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Just bought an 1894 Marlin in 45 long colt

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15 March 2006, 06:41
Pa.Frank
Just bought an 1894 Marlin in 45 long colt
and I love it. I couldn't stop shooting it! It was great fun! 150 rounds in about 2 hours shooting at steel plates at 50, 70 and 90 yards. Great fun and suprisingly accurate. Mine has the 24" octagon barrel. I wanted a heavier gun.

The sights did strain my old eyes a bit. Anyone know if there is a Cowboy action legal peepsight available that I can install that doesn't require drilling and tapping?


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15 March 2006, 07:27
458RugerNo1
I've had my 20" .44 Mag 1894 for several years now and have to say it's a favorite for hikes and around my little ranch it's a constant companion in my truck. It's trim and light and holds 10 rounds! It saved my butt in an encounter with a Mtn Lion a few years ago so it's got some sentimental value now too.


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15 March 2006, 07:54
Lowrider 49
Frank,

I'm just getting into CAS and I'm told you can only use tang mounted peeps. My local smith and CAS expert uses a full buckhorn as a "ghost ring". I just put a Marble on this evening and it seems just fine. I'll try sighting it in tomorrow and see how I like it.

I have a .44 mag and a .357 mag....both great guns!!


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