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Post by 4given on Jul 2, 2020 12:14:28 GMT -7
I am finally done with the carbine I set up as a travel gun for restrictive states. I wanted it to have non threatening, traditional looks and be legal most places. For those of you who haven’t followed my other posts about this rifle, here is a description of what it is and what I have done. I started out with a bone stock JM Marlin 1894CS 18 1/2 " barrel in .357 Mag made in 1995. Modifications are as follows: Sights: Skinner peep sight and tall skinner front sight filed down to optimum height and painted bright orange. Trigger: Wild West Guns Happy Trigger. Firing Pin: Pioneer Gunworks one piece firing pin and light lever plunger spring Mag follower: Pioneer Gunworks stainless steel mag follower Hammer spring: Palo Verde adjustable tension hammer spring Stock Cuff: Hill People Gear Hypalon stock cuff Lever wrap: Pioneer Gunworks Leather Lever Wrap Polishing: Polished bolt all internal action parts with 600 grit sand paper and dremil tool with felt wheel and Flitz metal polish. Chamber: Chamfered and polished chamber mouth Hammer: I radiused and polished the hammer. This helped the action a TON. I used my Dremil tool. “Marlin Jam Fix” - Note: I did this as a preventative measure so I would never have to worry about marlin jam. For those interested, these two links pretty much explain the processes: marauder.homestead.com/files/marlin94fix.htmlwww.marlinowners.com/forum/jams-all-kinds/24519-different-way-fix-marlin-jam.htmlIt is fun, light, smooth and accurate and capable of 50 yard groups like these: It turned out great exceeding my expectations!
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Post by missionary on Jul 2, 2020 15:15:08 GMT -7
Well now I have to add you and your rifle to fellers I should not mess with ! :>) You did a fine job on that rifle !!
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Post by 4given on Jul 2, 2020 16:24:38 GMT -7
Well now I have to add you and your rifle to fellers I should not mess with ! :>) You did a fine job on that rifle !! Thanks Brother Mike! And thanks for all the help and encouragement as I muddled my way through thebb B project. I think I might take it up to North Idaho and shoot a little whitetail with it.
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Post by missionary on Jul 2, 2020 17:25:47 GMT -7
Now that would be a proper break-in for a fully functioning 357 Marlin ! You have no idea how happy it makes this old tread head to see your good results. I must write it sure slas out those XTP's like they were custom made for that barrel
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Post by Bullshop on Jul 2, 2020 18:16:03 GMT -7
Bravo to you Sir, well done ! One little thing though, it looks pretty intimidating to me. I know its a non black assault rifle with manners, leftist approved with the limited 10 round clip magazine thingy.
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