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Well, after convincing my self I probably would never own one of these due to gun show sticker shock, a funny thing happened at the GB C&R listings. I bid the opening bid price and not a dollar more. Were all the Marlin fans out there asleep at their key boards? Apparently because I ended up with this fine example of what Marlin was making back in 1905. Sure, it doesn't have the much desired full crescent butt plate, the barrel joint was described as a bit loose and the poor thing has a bulge in the bore up front as so many do..... but still, the rest of the gun is totally unmolested in original fit and finish with a triple A fancy feathered crotch wood butt. At $575 + $46 to ship with insurance added, this nearly passes for a Religious experience! One major plus is the wood to metal fit. You guys have no idea how much it grinds my guts to see a stock that was sanded below the metal edge lines. Especially on a fine old early cartridge gun. The model 36 (pictured) I have came to me that way . After a thorough examination of the loose barrel shank, I have a plan to repair that and I have a older shutzen gun works .308 stainless barrel that will get turned into a liner and soldered into the 26 inch long octagon. Both of the square bolts are 30-30's & ya gotta love the 9 round capacity of the 1893. Yup, put another neat project on the back burner....

This one just came in from Ed Brown and I can’t wait to shoot it. Hopefully I’ll get to the range in the next few weeks. It’s an LS10 in Battle Bronze with a few options.

You might be a prepper if... Whenever you try a new canned or shelf stable item you reflexively consider 1. How well it would work as part of your food stores, 2. How economical it would be for stocking vs other options, 3. How easily it could be heated/prepared without access to electricity, 4. How 'edible' it would be if there were no option for preparing/heating it, at all. 5. Rather than stocking up on dog food you evaluate these things partly based on the ability to share them with the dog (and you have made the decision ahead of time that not only will you not eat your dog but you will shoot anyone else who attempts to do so - and if things are really dire consider eating THEM, and sharing with the dog, to be a possibility. 6. Part of the evaluation is also very much how the product impacts your digestive system because toilet paper stocks are limited, not to mention that potable water might be at a premium, intestinal upset can cause dehydration and dehydration kills so you don't want to stock anything that will cause intestinal upset. You might be a prepper if... Rather than throwing away that can of food you find on the back of your shelf that has a 'best by' date of two years ago you inspect and then eat it - again, so you will know what impact (if any) it has on you that 'in date' cans do not. After all, even if you are the type that is more concerned with prepping for possible, short term situations if there were a long term event eventually ALL of your cans would be out of date. Might as well get confident in eating them after the date, now.

They have some pretty good deals (IMO) going on now. Examples: Mossberg 590 Shockwave $369....M&P Shield $299.99 and free shipping. https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

Yes because we need to pass a law to reduce the 0.0066% of firearms stolen each year. It's a rounding error, just like the national background check system is a rounding error, which has a 80-90+% false positive rate. These laws don't protect people, or do anything to reduce crime.... Stop the failed war on drugs would be the best way to reduce crime, and would save us a lot of money as well.

While true, the chances are 8 times more likely that you'll be killed by a police officer than a terrorist. https://www.cato.org/blog/youre-eight-times-more-likely-be-killed-police-officer-terrorist The fact is police officers are violating TN law daily without having a specific reasonable belief that a permit holder needs to be disarmed for their protection. And they get away with it because nobody will hold them accountable. You and I are expected to follow the law to the letter, and if we violate the law would likely face criminal sanctions. Shouldn't police officer be held to a higher standard of conduct than the citizens they are sworn to protect?

I met the guy tonight and looked it over. I pulled a 5.45 round at the house and tested the barrel with it. It stuck in there and did not move at all. This gun looks like it may have been shot a few times. Everything looked great on it. Rivets are nice and clean, Bolt carrier does not show wear, sights are straight and the Trigger is amazing. I swapped him. I will have to post pictures later. I feel really good about the rifle, I'm going to the range Thursday.

A Police Officer has to be able to articulate his reasons for pulling his weapon. If he felt he was in danger; that’s pretty easy to articulate. I’ve been involved in felony stops. My weapon was drawn and at the ready. It may not have been pointed directly at them, but I bet when they told their story it was. If I walked into a domestic violence call and was met by a family member saying “He has a gun” (it's happened) we weren’t having any conversations about whether or not he was legally armed. Not until he was disarmed. I see no reason to disarm someone on a traffic stop for speeding. But traffic stops can quickly escalate into something more. The Officer may see something that’s changes everything. We don't always get the whole story.

Any LEO may disarm any permit holder per 39-17-1351 (t). Concern for safety is the only reason needed. Given today's issues, I think any officer would be given wide leeway in what he considers reasonable.

He did a fine job. I'd use him again if I had a Smith that needed any service. Cheers, Whisper

unless you don't tell.LOL

That is why a refuse to loan stuff across the board now. I lent a tool to my boss when I first started my current job so he could use it for the weekend. 10 years later, I still can't get him to bring it back. Sounds bad not to loan any, but the only people that ask me are just as likely to pawn it as use it. I have to borrow a company truck once in a while for personal stuff and I treat it better than they do. It always comes back with more gas than it started with. I stopped filling it up since other people drain it to empty every time I need it for work stuff. I have paid for replacement tools when one got broken that I used. It happens, but how you treat the owner after is what matters. I rarely ask to borrow stuff since I do not loan things. Once in a while though, that $300 tool you need for 15 minutes does not make sense to buy. I always offer to rent it and not to borrow it. I also will only ask a handful of people that I havee a good relationship with.

Yes, posted lots, school property, and restricted employer lots still require a permit. - OS

Short answer is yes. Where you park your truck can be an issue. A company that bans firearms will be an issue for you.

You no longer shoot you just buy guns and ammo because when the time comes you'll be a bada**. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

About six years ago I borrowed a friends utility trailer to use for a school class float. The trailer light wires were broken as was the one remaining light. I re-wired the trailer and replaced the lights. I went ahead and wire brushed the trailer and hit it with a coat of rust-o-leum. I returned the trailer the day after the parade. Five years later (Last year) he called and asked if I wanted to borrow his trailer again.