26 July 2014, 18:49
loiblb45-70 Marlin ltd 18-1/2 octagon
I received a older well used Marlin 45-70 octagon barrel LTD.
The barrel is only 18-1/2 " long.
How much recoil will this be? Can it produce groups very well at 50 yards?
Are cowboy action loads worth a look for shooting out of this one?
Thanks
27 July 2014, 14:29
buckeyeshooterRecoil will depend on what load you shoot in it. Remington green box 405's have about zero recoil. The factory 300 grains at 1800 have just a bit. You can get some 'thumper' loads out of that marlin, use what you are comfortable with.
You do know the limited, Cowboy shortie will bring big $$ if you don't beat it up. Mines unfired.
29 July 2014, 03:21
loiblbThanks buckeyeshooter.
I found out my 1895 ltd III .45-70 blued, ballard rifling 18.5" full octagon barrel with straight grip in walnut stocks were a special run by marlin for davidsons in 1998.
This was made by the original Marlin Co.
Not sure what it's worth but they only made a 1000 of them. Mine is 90 to 95%
29 July 2014, 12:26
buckeyeshooterCurrent selling price between $1200 and $1500. There were a series of limited guns, each variation 1000 units. Limited I,II,III, IV and V if I remember correctly.