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Caps17201:
Some very worthwhile information. Personally, I like swivel studs now, on my lever actions that I use for big game. When the Freedom Group bought out Marlin and started making rifles in North Carolina, their fit and finish and function of their model 336 and especially their model 1894 was very poor. It is my understanding that quality has improved now. But if you can get your hands on a used Marlin made in North Haven, Connecticut that is in nice shape, you will not be disappointed.
The Winchester model 1894, made in Japan, is the most expensive of the lot, as noted, but a quality rifle to be sure.
Back in the early 1970’s I hunted deer with a Winchester model ‘94, .32 Winchester Special. It was made in 1963. In those days, bad weather was no deterrent and the thrill of the hunt far outweighed any conditions that today would most likely keep me back by the barn or in the farmhouse drinking coffee.
I had my .32 Winchester Special out on the mountain in a gently falling freezing rain. (sometimes this is one of the best times to still-hunt whitetails, along with a gentle snow) The ice had coated the entire rifle. When I went to wipe it off later, I noticed that the finish was ruined. Later on, I did a half-ass finish repair. I sold it a few years later. A decision that I regret to this day.
richkrt99:
--- Quote from: alta on Tuesday August 13, 2019, 01:39:01 AM Eastern ---
1 rifle, 1 shotgun and 1 handgun
I was just reading some bookmarks I had forgotten about, thought this one might be of interest
https://www.chuckhawks.com/compared_30-30_lever-actions.html
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Well I kind of figured 3 guns would be 1 rifle, 1 shotgun, 1 handgun, but was wondering more along the lines of your personal preference in each.
alta:
When Remington bought Marlin, Remington wasn't really told how worn out the machinery in North Haven was. It was only the craftsmen that were able to make a quality product with worn out equipment. Those craftsmen were not part of the buyout. Still, fitting a piece of wood should have been fairly easy. Any Marlin made before the buyout will have JM stamped on the barrel right at the receiver, any Marlin made after the buyout will have REM stamped on the barrel in the same location, and with a minor Internet search one can find out the year of manufacture by the serial number. The buyout was about 10 years ago, and I would avoid any REM guns from the first five years like the plague, but they are a quality firearm again. Those that know all this search out the JM guns, also, before the buyout there were far more calibers being manufactured. All of mine have a JM stamp
alta:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 13, 2019, 08:55:03 AM Eastern ---
Well I kind of figured 3 guns would be 1 rifle, 1 shotgun, 1 handgun, but was wondering more along the lines of your personal preference in each.
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The preference has changed at times. I lean towards semiauto these days because of the shoulder injury, as semi auto doesn't recoil as hard. So, AR in 6.8, Benelli M4, XDm, though I have other options.
richkrt99:
The very first "gun" I ever had and still have....
c. 1976
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