14 October 2021, 03:45
SAFARIKIDLooking for a "Lever Smith" Gunsmith Recommendations
Have a couple Marlin 45/70s ...Both need barrels shortened and new dovetail to replace same front sight..Both need LOP change...one needs the mag tube shortened with the barrel....
Would also like to get the actions slicked up like butter...both are to be used hunting..Not cowboy action guns....
Any recommendations appreciated ...judt prefer a quicker turnaround if possible !
Thanks!
14 October 2021, 04:15
steve505You might try Matrix Gunsmithing in Lake George, Colorado.
They slicked up a 1895 Marlin 45-70 for me, marble and MVA tang sights (were able to get both taped into the tang) replaced the rear sight with a ladder sight with custom adjustment knob, globe front sight, medium loop lever and a skinner peep sight ( all three sights aligned for windage).
Needed the sight options as I still do not know which was best
14 October 2021, 05:45
SAFARIKIDWow...alot of sighting options for sure!
How much better did the action feel?
And Thank You for the info!! Tom
15 October 2021, 01:10
delloroHave a look at skinner sights
05 November 2021, 19:44
hydehuntervery good gunsmith in Ten Sleep Wyoming, works on Colts and this morning I asked if he would do the work you are asking about and he said he could his name is Bill at Spring Creek Armory 1-307-431-9194