Snaveba

Well, I did just sell one, so net zero gain.

It’s well documented (in this thread, by me) that I have a problem. I also have a 1907 Winchester Model 94 in 38-55 on the way. And a buddy picked up a 1923 Winchester in 30-30. both are octagonal barreled.

My latest Lever. Marlin 1893 Chambered in 38-55 made in 1900. Started out for me as a barreled receiver with the lever, bolt, hammer and loading gate included. There was no stock, no forend, no mag tube(or components), no rear sight, not forend cap or tenon. Additionally, the listing said the hammer would not lock back. The case color hardening was all but gone from the receiver (one small spot left on the inside of the lower tang plate) but the bluing on the 26” octagonal barrel still looks very good. The first thing was to figure that out turned out to be a rusted trigger spring l was having trouble finding one for an 1893 I took a chance on a trigger spring from an early 1897 (precursor to the 39a). It worked and the first issue was fixed I found the mag tube (and inner parts), rear sight, forend cap, forend tenon. Picked up a reproduction stock and forend set made of American Black Walnut. I had to finish the inletting for the tang and forend and I had to do the final shaping and apply a hand rubbed oil finish. That took a while. I finally have it all done. The stock I found was a “carbine” style. Not an issue I thought. I like them. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that finding a Marlin 1893 Carbine butt plate was a kin to finding hen’s teeth. I do still need one and that is why there is a recoil pad on the rifle, hiding the missing butt plate. Here is a photo. If I can figure out the photo hosting site Kahrman suggested, I’ll put ip a bunch of photos of the process.

Finding change in the washer/dryer and being excited. 15 to 75 cents was a decent candy haul from the 7-11 in the days before.

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Does your wife often find you passed out in front of your safe?

Just stared watching Loudermilk. Love it so far.

SPF on the MO forum.

How much?

One of two Marlin 375s I have is for sale. I’m busy and lazy at the moment so I am linking where I have it listed on Marlin Owner’s Forum. For sale to folks woh can leagally own a firearm. TN license or HCP flash. https://www.marlinowners.com/threads/for-sale-marlin-375-manufactured-in-1980.663261/#post-8843989 I don’t think I’m breaking a rule here. If I am let me know

GT makes some nice Bowies

Pretty

What is the thread size and pitch of the threaded barrel?

Very interesting low bore on that pistol. Looks like the recoil spring is above the barrel.

Those are all beautiful. But especially the old levers.

Same!

Does anyone in the group have an old (1900ish) Marlin 1893 from which I could get some dimensions. I am working on a replacement stock on a circa 1900 Model 1893 (38-55) and knowing the thickness at the pistol grip, butt plate, and other spots would help.

Technically only true if they were rooster blessed first.

Regarding removing the part from the SKS, I can’t help there. Depending upon what they used, you might get away with denatured alcohol. It works really well on poly finishes. I just wrap the piece is t-shirt rags and soak it with denatured alcohol until the finish is soft. An old credit card or hotel card works to scrape it off. Also steel wool soaked it DA or acetone I have used citrus strip a couple times. Both were to remove old factory finishes (once on a Winchester and once one a Marlin). Same process to remove the soft finish. I have never worked on a Block country weapon so I am unfamiliar with what the finish should be. In any case, if you feel the need to sand, do it sparingly and DON’T use anything more coarse than 220. Even that will leave scratches that you will have to work out. Try 400 first and depending upon how smooth you want it, go 800 to 1000. Patience (of which I struggle) is your friend

I’m more upset about hearing this than about Toby Keith

Next time I’m in Shreveport

Kahr K40 Stainless Steel. I believe you got it for your FIL.

I think I have one of these disks around somewhere with a bunch of The String Cheese Incident live music. I probably can’t ever get it off at this point.

I second this. Brian was the first TGO member I met. Bought a pistol from me (what brought me to the TGO). He was a great first impression of the group.

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