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I have a Marlin M1895 in 45-70 that I would like info on. I bought this thing in a pawnshop right. it is about 97%, and I think it to be very early, based on the following items: -No receiver safety -straight stock -"thin" type forearms sans checkering, and buttplate only on buttstock -Serial number on top of tang, where you can't install tangsite -blued, as opposed to gold, trigger -receiver at least appears to be factory drilled & tapped for a receiver sight. the proprietor swore the gun was not altered in any way. if he is right, what is this gun worth?
2nd question regarding this - I am thiking of having the 2/3 magazine on the 22" bbl extended to the muzzle, polishing the action, and restocking. Will this help or hurt the vaule of the gun? Thanks!
Psalm 19:14-May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. _ Humble servant of Jesus Christ. Living His plan and praying to show it in name, word, body, and light.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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The receivers were factory D&Ted, as far as I know.
If you alter it, it will reduce the value.
What you've got is worth some $$$; but without pics to prove the condition, estimates of value are going to be just that. However, if you wanted to part with it, you'd probably find a taker relatively quick.
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Campfire Regular
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Does it have a slight crescent buttplate? Sounds like a 70s version of the Model 1895. In 1980(i believe) they went to a pistol grip and shortly thereafter, a safety.
Both of mine are 70s guns, and both came to me ready for a reciever sight.
I love mine, and both are accurate as heck. If I were you I would leave it the way it is- a classic.
Ric
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