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Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 15:30
We just got this old gun ready for delivery, and I thought I would let you take a look.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_3108.jpg

It started out life as a 24 inch barrel Marlin 1895 from about 1973.
The gun came out nice and the real story is that I love the lever guns and just like to do the work.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_3113.jpg

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_3116.jpg

What do you guys think of the gun?

Ed L.
03-10-11, 15:42
Nice!

What rear sight did you use on it?

Is that the factory front or a different one?

For whatever reason I have been interested in Marlin 45-70s lately.

Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 15:53
Nice!

What rear sight did you use on it?

Is that the factory front or a different one?

For whatever reason I have been interested in Marlin 45-70s lately.


The sights are XS but we silver solider them on and use the protective wings on the rear sight.
We do a lot of lever guns and I love the 45/70 the most of all.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_2659.jpg

superr.stu
03-10-11, 16:17
Beautiful as always Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 16:23
Beautiful as always Mr. Smith


Thanks

ZRH
03-10-11, 17:11
That's some really nice work. What's the barrel length now? You said it started as a 24" so Im assuming it got changed.

Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 17:14
That's some really nice work. What's the barrel length now? You said it started as a 24" so Im assuming it got changed.

I cut it to 16.5 it makes for one short hard hitting gun.

Cagemonkey
03-10-11, 17:24
Awesome guide gun. I got one that I'd love to have worked over. Maybe someday when I have the funds. What finish is on that gun, matte blue or a black polymer finish?

Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 17:31
Awesome guide gun. I got one that I'd love to have worked over. Maybe someday when I have the funds. What finish is on that gun, matte blue or a black polymer finish?

The finish is 2400 gun blue Teflon and we would love to help you with your project.

This type of project is not a lot of money.

TOrrock
03-10-11, 17:31
I'd love to see the fireball when someone drops the hammer on that thing at dusk.


:D


Lookin' good Joe!

Mr. Smith
03-10-11, 17:33
I'd love to see the fireball when someone drops the hammer on that thing at dusk.


:D


Lookin' good Joe!

Thanks they are fun at night.

Cagemonkey
03-10-11, 17:42
The finish is 2400 gun blue Teflon and we would love to help you with your project.

This type of project is not a lot of money.Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

snappy
03-10-11, 18:03
That is filling me with lust. I like the matte or oiled (?) furniture and bet it looks even better in person. Beautiful work as always.

Army Chief
03-10-11, 18:53
Still on my "to-do" list, albeit cut down to minimum legal overall length (not just barrel length).

AC

ProntoTonto
03-11-11, 00:46
Nice update on a classic. Would be real handy to carry around in the backwoods.

Mr. Smith
03-11-11, 07:35
That is filling me with lust. I like the matte or oiled (?) furniture and bet it looks even better in person. Beautiful work as always.

Hand rubbed oil furniture 25 coats then wax.

Mr. Smith
03-11-11, 07:39
Still on my "to-do" list, albeit cut down to minimum legal overall length (not just barrel length).

AC


I have a gun on the way in that will be one of the nicest guns I have had in a good long while.

Army Chief
03-11-11, 09:59
I have a gun on the way in that will be one of the nicest guns I have had in a good long while.

I suppose I should have known that was coming ... will see about selling some plasma. =]

AC

Mr. Smith
03-11-11, 10:20
I suppose I should have known that was coming ... will see about selling some plasma. =]

AC

You can take your time this one will be a while out.

Roy
03-12-11, 02:44
I NEED TO SEND YOU MINE

that is beautiful!!!

LHS
03-12-11, 04:14
Nice Thumper there. There's something to be said for a well-executed big-bore levergun.

Mr. Smith
03-14-11, 07:41
I NEED TO SEND YOU MINE

that is beautiful!!!

Thanks

We would love to help.

Mr. Smith
03-14-11, 07:41
Nice Thumper there. There's something to be said for a well-executed big-bore levergun.

Thanks

Hizzie
03-14-11, 11:14
Very sweet. An 1895 SBL is on my short list.

Mr. Smith
03-14-11, 11:17
Thanks

MeanRider
03-14-11, 11:21
Very nice. Love the old Marlins, My 30-30 is still one of my alltime favorites.

warpigM-4
03-14-11, 11:26
Beautiful work Mr Smith :DI have always had a soft spot for lever actions ,I guess from growing up with watching John Wayne ,Bonanza and Gunsmoke

Mr. Smith
03-14-11, 11:43
Thanks guys

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_3110.jpg

rojocorsa
03-15-11, 16:14
Handsome rifle! Must pack a nasty punch with some hardcast loads...

Mr. Smith
03-15-11, 16:21
Handsome rifle! Must pack a nasty punch with some hardcast loads...



Not too bad till you use.
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/4570exitertech.html

kwelz
03-15-11, 16:37
I suppose I should have known that was coming ... will see about selling some plasma. =]

AC

Pretty much my reaction every time I talk to him.

I used to have a file set aside for disposable income. It is now just titled "Money for Joe for something or another"


Not too bad till you use.
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/4570exitertech.html


Sweet mother of pearl! My collar bone just cracked from reading the specs on the page.

Mr. Smith
03-15-11, 17:04
I just got my next gun in for a project.

If anybody wants to get a nice straight stock Marlin 1895 in 45/70 with no cross-bolt safety.

The gun is from1974. It is in good shape, and about to go under the knife. It is going to be one for the record books.

I spend lots of time getting the old guns with no cross bolt safety.

This gun is a real find for me.

You can make it yours if you would like the project.

Just give me a call or e-mail.

Army Chief
03-15-11, 17:45
"If anybody ...?" Really?

Dude, you need to text or PM me with the particulars.

AC

d90king
03-15-11, 18:11
I think its cool as hell. Very nicely done!:agree:

kwelz
03-15-11, 18:18
"If anybody ...?" Really?

Dude, you need to text or PM me with the particulars.

AC

I am starting to think you have fallen out of favor with our gun guru. :haha:

eternal24k
03-15-11, 18:42
that is beautiful, just when i have started to feel content you had to throw that in my face :no:

Army Chief
03-15-11, 20:14
All in.

AC

mosrogfor
03-15-11, 20:14
That is some beautiful work. Very impressive!

Mr. Smith
03-16-11, 07:59
Thanks guys I love the lever guns.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/Lever%20Love/100_3050.jpg

mosrogfor
03-16-11, 09:11
What scope do you have running on that one?

Mr. Smith
03-16-11, 09:18
What scope do you have running on that one?


It is a leupold FX-2 2.5x20mm ultralight I like that thy are so small.

mosrogfor
03-16-11, 14:59
It is a leupold FX-2 2.5x20mm ultralight I like that thy are so small.

Thanks. It makes one heck of a package.

sixgun-symphony
03-16-11, 22:05
Looks good, I would love to read a range report.

Mr. Smith
03-17-11, 07:39
Looks good, I would love to read a range report.


I will get the customer to give us one
If you would like to let me know what type of thing you are most interested in I can have him concentrate on that topic.