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This has all that I love and not one thing I don't.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2676.jpg
The optic and sling are on the way.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2659.jpg
We cut this gun down from a 24inch gun to 16.5 inch.
Silver soldered the sights on and did the internal work.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2674.jpg
After we did the work we used CERA-KOTE in a custom color.
I hand rubbed the stocks for 4hr with oil to get it to the level of satiation.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2672.jpg
What do you think about my 50 states rifle?
travistheone
09-30-10, 14:03
That is AWESOME! What a great looking "grey" package.
Moose-Knuckle
09-30-10, 15:54
50 States rifle. . . I like that! :D
Looks great to boot.
Thanks I love the lever guns
ROCKET20_GINSU
09-30-10, 18:23
Yep, that looks terrific. Perfect go anywhere gun. Is that a 45-70? The 4 hours you put into the furniture really payed off, the deep finish is perfect.
GU
That thing is gorgeouse yet all business! Love it!
What brand/model/caliber?
titsonritz
09-30-10, 19:04
What brand/model/caliber?
Marlin 1895 45-70 would be my guess.
Nice thunder stick, I too, love big bore lever guns.
Nice! I loves me a 45-70 lever action
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/SgtSongDog/MarlinLTDIII.jpg
Nice! I love lever guns. Below is my personal deer killer. BLR Lightning in .308. It now has a 2-7x power scope and a black leather sling added.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/lwrnc1963/BLR.jpg
Joe, that furniture looks absolutely gorgeous.
Mike
That thing is gorgeouse yet all business! Love it!
What brand/model/caliber?
The gun is a marlin 1895 in 45-70 and thanks for the complements.
Marlin 1895 45-70 would be my guess.
Nice thunder stick, I too, love big bore lever guns.
Thank you
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2664.jpg
You got to love the big bore.
Yep, that looks terrific. Perfect go anywhere gun. Is that a 45-70? The 4 hours you put into the furniture really payed off, the deep finish is perfect.
GU
Thank you it is fun to work with something with this much history.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2661.jpg
Joe, that furniture looks absolutely gorgeous.
Mike
Thanks
Really nice!
Thanks I do love the lever.
That would look great with a 1-4 power scope...hell it looks great now.
I often regret getting rid of my 336cs...
That would look great with a 1-4 power scope...hell it looks great now.
I often regret getting rid of my 336cs...
Thanks
I really wish PA didn't have silly rules for carrying rifles in vehicles. If I could keep the magazine loaded up, I'd keep a lever gun in my trunk. Unassuming, reliable, available in extremely formidable loads... Unfortunately, the closest to "ready" I can keep a rifle in my vehicle in PA is a loaded removable magazine in a separate compartment of the rifle case.
And if I did that, I'd probably have to get one of these beautiful guns you're always posting pictures of. That thing is beautiful! The grain in the stock is amazing. The only change I'd make for a 'trunk' gun is to throw an Aimpoint H-1 on it.
I really wish PA didn't have silly rules for carrying rifles in vehicles. If I could keep the magazine loaded up, I'd keep a lever gun in my trunk. Unassuming, reliable, available in extremely formidable loads... Unfortunately, the closest to "ready" I can keep a rifle in my vehicle in PA is a loaded removable magazine in a separate compartment of the rifle case.
And if I did that, I'd probably have to get one of these beautiful guns you're always posting pictures of. That thing is beautiful! The grain in the stock is amazing. The only change I'd make for a 'trunk' gun is to throw an Aimpoint H-1 on it.
Thanks
Rob Haught
10-01-10, 11:14
Joe does great work! Im waiting on pins and needles for my Marlin 336 conversion to arrive. These are a great truck rifle that raise no eyebrows anywhere you go. My next project with him will be that 444 Marlin that Ive always wanted.
Rob
Joe does great work! Im waiting on pins and needles for my Marlin 336 conversion to arrive. These are a great truck rifle that raise no eyebrows anywhere you go. My next project with him will be that 444 Marlin that Ive always wanted.
Rob
Hello Rob
For those who don't know Rob he is a first rate gentleman.
I for one am glad to have him as customer and friend.
The truth is Rob helped to revolutionize my shooting and whether he knows it or not lots of others as well.
Guys like Rob don't come along but once in a lifetime and we are glad to call him friend.
Thanks brother.
This has all that I love and not one thing I don't.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2676.jpg
The optic and sling are on the way.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2659.jpg
We cut this gun down from a 24inch gun to 16.5 inch.
Silver soldered the sights on and did the internal work.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2674.jpg
After we did the work we used CERA-KOTE in a custom color.
I hand rubbed the stocks for 4hr with oil to get it to the level of satiation.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2672.jpg
What do you think about my 50 states rifle?
I love those, and would have done nearly the exact same treatment. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Congratulations!
I love those, and would have done nearly the exact same treatment. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Congratulations!
Thanks
I had the pleasure of being in the shop when Joe was finishing this beauty up. I can tell you all that these pictures don't do the rifle justice. It is far nicer than it looks in these photos. Then again I don't think I have ever seen any work Joe has done that wasn't exceptional.
I had the pleasure of being in the shop when Joe was finishing this beauty up. I can tell you all that these pictures don't do the rifle justice. It is far nicer than it looks in these photos. Then again I don't think I have ever seen any work Joe has done that wasn't exceptional.
Thanks you’re to kind.
Thanks you’re to kind.
Nah, just angling for a discount on my next build. ;)
titsonritz
10-01-10, 20:42
The gun is a marlin 1895 in 45-70 and thanks for the complements.
I love being right :D
What is that rail you have on that baby?
That's not the factory furniture, is it?
Nah, just angling for a discount on my next build. ;)
Just keep trying.
I love being right :D
What is that rail you have on that baby?
That's not the factory furniture, is it?
The rail is an XS that I custom fit to the gun thanks for asking.
That is the factory wood with lots of love.
I also did the front sight in florescent green it is hard to get in pics but it is nice as can be.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2669.jpg
Wow! I have been extolling the virtues of lever action carbines as trunk guns for quite a while, the pictures you posted exemplify my points perfectly. That is an incredible update to a classic piece of American history, kudos and thank you!
Where did you find the picatinny rail?
Now you have me wanting to find either a 30-30 or .357Mag, big-hoop lever action to cut down to 16.5". Yes, 16.5", a picatinny rail, a 1.4X, and a decent sling and it would be perfect.
Wow is right!...This one has grabbed my attention (green with envy), I have been wanting to justify a Marlin lever in .357 to go with my wheelguns...I think this just made up my mind on what it "can" or "could" be.
That cerakote finish is awesome, hard to believe that wood is factory and not custom. Just goes to show the difference a few hours of TLC to wood can make.
Wow is right!...This one has grabbed my attention (green with envy), I have been wanting to justify a Marlin lever in .357 to go with my wheelguns...I think this just made up my mind on what it "can" or "could" be.
That cerakote finish is awesome, hard to believe that wood is factory and not custom. Just goes to show the difference a few hours of TLC to wood can make.
Thanks for the kind words.
Let us help you with your project the lever guns are a big part of what we do.
I know we will have a great time in the process.
Wow! I have been extolling the virtues of lever action carbines as trunk guns for quite a while, the pictures you posted exemplify my points perfectly. That is an incredible update to a classic piece of American history, kudos and thank you!
Where did you find the picatinny rail?
Now you have me wanting to find either a 30-30 or .357Mag, big-hoop lever action to cut down to 16.5". Yes, 16.5", a picatinny rail, a 1.4X, and a decent sling and it would be perfect.
The rail is a XS rail we use them a lot.
titsonritz
10-02-10, 13:38
The rail is an XS that I custom fit to the gun thanks for asking.
That is the factory wood with lots of love.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2669.jpg
I was thinking that might be an XS mount but it looks a little different than the ones I’ve seen. Must be your fitting.
Did your 1895 start out as a guide gun? Mine came with the “pistol grip” type stock rather than the straight one you’ve got. I really like the work you did on the wood, it gorgeous. Definitely some TLC there.
I was thinking that might be an XS mount but it looks a little different than the ones I’ve seen. Must be your fitting.
Did your 1895 start out as a guide gun? Mine came with the “pistol grip” type stock rather than the straight one you’ve got. I really like the work you did on the wood, it gorgeous. Definitely some TLC there.
The rail has been coated to match the gun that is why it looks the way it does.
It was a new gun in about 1970 and back then they were all strait stock and 24 inch barrel.
titsonritz
10-02-10, 15:57
It was a new gun in about 1970 and back then they were all strait stock and 24 inch barrel.
Of course! I should have known, no silly safety button present.
Man, I like it more and more every time I look at it. Is that one of your private collection pieces or is a client’s? More to the point is it up for sale?
Of course! I should have known, no silly safety button present.
Man, I like it more and more every time I look at it. Is that one of your private collection pieces or is a client’s? More to the point is it up for sale?
The gun is my dream gun and not for sale. Sorry
But I have a gun on the way that will be for sale that will make even the strongest of men week
Just keep trying.
Well it was worth a try.
Beautiful gun. Wish it was for sale.
Everytime I see these threads I kick myself for selling my .357 Marlin. If I still had it I would send it to you. Beautiful work!
Everytime I see these threads I kick myself for selling my .357 Marlin. If I still had it I would send it to you. Beautiful work!
His pics definitely have me on the lookout for a lever gun to send him for "tuning". Awesome job he did on that rifle.
Well it was worth a try.
Beautiful gun. Wish it was for sale.
Thanks
Everytime I see these threads I kick myself for selling my .357 Marlin. If I still had it I would send it to you. Beautiful work!
Thank you you are to nice.
His pics definitely have me on the lookout for a lever gun to send him for "tuning". Awesome job he did on that rifle.
thank you
Love my Marlin. In total it's only about two inches longer them my fixed stock MP15 (I live in one of the not so cool 50 states). Dead accurate, lighter the my AK, and the irons are what I learned on so they are more then natural for me. Mine is prior to the cross bar safety, it's dirty, there are some scratches, and it could use some work cause it's a tool not a show piece.
No intention of changing this gun in particular but I have to say I've been following your work for a while, and I may have to scout around for a newer larger caliber Marlin to play around with. I love the title of it being a 50 States gun.
Thanks for being an inspiration, I think I found my next little project.
Love my Marlin. In total it's only about two inches longer them my fixed stock MP15 (I live in one of the not so cool 50 states). Dead accurate, lighter the my AK, and the irons are what I learned on so they are more then natural for me. Mine is prior to the cross bar safety, it's dirty, there are some scratches, and it could use some work cause it's a tool not a show piece.
No intention of changing this gun in particular but I have to say I've been following your work for a while, and I may have to scout around for a newer larger caliber Marlin to play around with. I love the title of it being a 50 States gun.
Thanks for being an inspiration, I think I found my next little project.
Thank you sir
I hope we can help you with your next project.
Here's a crazy, off the wall concept for those who like ammo commonality: the new 300 BLK. It would require a custom barrel and reloads with the hornady tipped bullets, but it should fill a similar performance envelope as the 30-30. This would definitely be attractive for those who bite at the 300 BLK AR-upper.
I'm trying to justify a lever gun now, and I can't justify a new platform with completely different ammunition.
Just acquired a Marlin 336, 30/30, and for free no less. Don't have the money to have any work done to it right now.:dance3:
But love the way your lever guns look. I would love to have this one shortened to 16.5" . I'll just have to work on getting the XS scout mount for now.
Just acquired a Marlin 336, 30/30, and for free no less. Don't have the money to have any work done to it right now.:dance3:
But love the way your lever guns look. I would love to have this one shortened to 16.5" . I'll just have to work on getting the XS scout mount for now.
Thanks just let us know if we can help.
What do you guys charge to chop and recrown a 336 in .35? How much for just a recrown on a 45/70? Thank you.
What do you guys charge to chop and recrown a 336 in .35? How much for just a recrown on a 45/70? Thank you.
We crown for $50.00.
Do we need to cut the mag tube?
The mag tube and barrel will make the work $250.00.
We would like to see the gun to give a figure but that is close.
Mr Smith - does Superior have a Facebook page?
We crown for $50.00.
Do we need to cut the mag tube?
The mag tube and barrel will make the work $250.00.
We would like to see the gun to give a figure but that is close.
Yes'sir the mag tube would need to be cut as well. Sounds like a good deal certainly is for top notch work, which is all I see from your posts. Silver solder on the sights is a step above for sure.
so are we gonna have a lever-gun pic thread?
Mr Smith - does Superior have a Facebook page?
Not at this time sorry.
Yes'sir the mag tube would need to be cut as well. Sounds like a good deal certainly is for top notch work, which is all I see from your posts. Silver solder on the sights is a step above for sure.
Thank you sir
Thanks just let us know if we can help.
Mr Smith , Thank you, you do beautiful work and hope one day I'll be able to send you mine for some TLC and a bob.
Nice work sir! I love a lil' Marlin in .357mag...they are just too much fun.
Nice work sir! I love a lil' Marlin in .357mag...they are just too much fun.
Thank you
What type of rail did you use? XS ??? Looks great
What type of rail did you use? XS ??? Looks great
XS is what I use most all the time.
The rail is coated to match the gun and blend in.
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