Hi John
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<br>Yep, looks like you're right about the barrel lengths. I missed that when I checked on them in the book. The Cowboy has a 24" one while the Texan's is 20". Overall lenghts are 4" difference to, so sounds like the only difference is with the barrels and magazine. Been looking for a decent used 1897 to add to my own collection but haven't had much luck at the gun shows around here. But then most the fun is in the hunt.
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<br>Good luck maxing the Black Death with your new lever action. At least you know if you can't do it then it must be the gun in your case. I would like to see more than one Marlin used that can beat this target though.
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<br>BTW - Thanks for the kind words on the other thread. Was glad to help out getting a target that more shooters can use.
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<br>Tom