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Marlin Model 93 Sporting Carbine in .30-30

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08 September 2022, 04:25
Michael Robinson
Marlin Model 93 Sporting Carbine in .30-30
I picked up this fine specimen over the weekend.



Thirty eight and a half inches long and six pounds even.

Man, it is sweet.

The .30-30 lever action carbine is king.


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
08 September 2022, 09:44
Cougarz
Very nice.

Now go out and shoot something with it! Big Grin


Roger
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*we band of 45-70ers*
08 September 2022, 10:44
Michael Robinson
I will, Roger.

But I am thinking I need to send it to Doug Turnbull forthwith.


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
08 September 2022, 19:16
buckeyeshooter
very nice Marlin.
09 September 2022, 01:05
Bill/Oregon
Michael, that is the first one I have seen in this configuration and it is just lovely. Congratulations are truly in order!


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09 September 2022, 03:23
RogersGunWorks
As a gunsmith, the Marlin M1893 is a very favorite. Oh, how they look with new wood and color case hardening! And, they are so much simpler and easier to service than the Winchester M1894. I know this is heresy, but from the gunsmith's point of view, the Marlin wins every time. I have and enjoy an M1893 TD, a lovely rifle. Let me know if you'd like to see some photos of an M1893 Marlin I restored.

Cheers,

Roger
09 September 2022, 06:21
Michael Robinson
Thanks, guys.

Roger, I would love to see your photos. I am interested in restoring this one.


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
09 September 2022, 06:52
Bitterroot
I have a 93 and love it. It is so light and nimble. I have a couple more 93 actions for future builds. Congrats on finding yours.


Bitterroot
www.americanhuntingrifles.com
09 September 2022, 07:10
RogersGunWorks
quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Thanks, guys.

This is an M1893 I restored several years ago. It got new wood, a detailed polish, color case hardening, and some engraving. It was stunning.
Roger

Roger, I would love to see your photos. I am interested in restoring this one.
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09 September 2022, 10:05
Cougarz
quote:
Originally posted by RogersGunWorks:
As a gunsmith, the Marlin M1893 is a very favorite. Oh, how they look with new wood and color case hardening! And, they are so much simpler and easier to service than the Winchester M1894. I know this is heresy, but from the gunsmith's point of view, the Marlin wins every time. I have and enjoy an M1893 TD, a lovely rifle. Let me know if you'd like to see some photos of an M1893 Marlin I restored.

Cheers,

Roger


Indeed I always loved how those square bolts look and their simplicity for maintenance is one of their strong points. No heresy about it.

I have a friend who has an 1893 short rifle with a twenty inch barrel and a full length magazine. He had hunted quite a bit with it years ago. I’ve tried everything to get him to sell it to me but with no luck. I don’t blame him. Big Grin

I do have an original Marlin .410 lever action though given to me years back.


Roger
___________________________
I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along.

*we band of 45-70ers*
09 September 2022, 21:01
Michael Robinson
That is a beautiful rifle. Great job!


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
12 September 2022, 05:30
Atkinson
I wouldn't monkey with it, just hunt with it and enjoy, when you get bored sell it to me,,I had the same gun in a 25-35 and sold it in weak moment, I cry myself to sleep now and then and thats been near 70 years ago! CRYBABY
Ray


Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com