Left is an 1892 22LR ser# 274xxx dates to 1903. Underside of barrel still blued, but most of the rest is patina. Wood still has a pretty good finish but for some dings and scrapes. Still piddling with finding ammo it likes. Barrel was pretty fouled and action stiff despite a cursory cleaning on receipt. Took it all down/cleaned and jb'd the barrel yesterday, certainly smoother all around, will see if that helps results any.

On right is my first Marlin. Saw it on a back wall, lonely, in a shop that caters to AR's and handguns, and it spoke to me. An 1893 30-30 ser# 387xxx dates "varies 1906-1915". Has more case coloring than the other, and an honest mottled patina area on barrel from hands/sweat over many years. This gun was clearly carried if well cared for. Bore slugs on the tight side w/o loose spots - .305. Also first gun that reloaded for - RL15 28.5gr accuracy 1900fps/31gr 2075fps hunting and lazercast 170gr bullets (load suggestions always welcomed). Gosh it's fun to shoot reactive targets with that old thing; hope to hunt it next fall.

Nice Marlins. Hope that bore cleans up well.

Sweet pair of Marlin's That 1893 appears to be in fantastic shape! I am readying a pair of Marlins for some Cowboy Silhouette (talk about interactive targets) this year a Marlin 39 for the .22 and an 1895 in .40-65 for the rifle. Love these old levers!

Thanks for sharing!
PennDog

Here is my 1906 version Model 94, 38-40.I found if in a closet that was stuffed full of old military guns my neighbor was selling

Stock beyond repair, needed ejector , barrel was way past useable condition and front sight was broken. Not a collector piece by any stretch of the imagination. I carved new set of stocks, had the barrel relined, bought the ejector from Wiesner and added a front front sight. Used some cold blue to add just a touch of color. Shoots very well now. I think I have about $600 in it.

That turned out pretty darned good, saddlesore. Would like to try a 1894 someday.

Looks good!

Congrats on two very nice, old Marlins! Just think of the satisfaction of taking a deer with that old .30-30, or a squirrel with the .22.

Sorry,,, can't speak right now.
Gotta go wipe the drool off my chin.

Any one of those three make my 1946 Model 39 look,,, well,,, for lack of another word,,, pathetic.



Maybe a pic of her next to a 1946 K22 will help.



Nope,,, still don't cut the mustard.

Nice old guns guys.
Cherish them.

FG, no getting around that that rifle shoots judging by the bushy!

Does anyone know why Marlin put those horrible looking fat forearms on their rifles?

No idea.

I've wondered about that myself.

Wondered the same thing myself for many years. I would always pass up a Marlin with that ridiculous fat wood when I saw one for sale. Finally got a deal too good to pass up on an early 50s RC 30-30 at a local pawn shop. You know what, it felt great in hand and shot even better. After carrying it many miles afield, I like it even better.

They sure don't feel good in a scabbard under a person's leg. Not like the old 94's or the Win.94's

Almost all stock makers strive for nice straight lines with no "bellies" in the wood. Those fat forearms look like pregnant snake.

I have only bought one and it was a mid-90's production 94 in 44 mag . First thing that happened is that stock came off and I made new one. Finally had to put a little scope on it due to bad eyes.

You cast bullets?

Not yet, Dan. Using trueshot laser cast .309.

When you take the dive you'll find better hunting bullets quick enough. Run of the mill alloys a fair bit softer the your OTC bullets will shoot as well or better and perform very well on game.

Hey Sandcritter. Nice Marlins. That 1883 looks like my 38-55. Sure is fun loading and shooting for those levers.

Missed ya at the hog hunt this year!

beautiful marlins OP