Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

Rick,
I don't know why I had LONG in my head all these years.
In my 1911 original Marlin catalog, pg 113, it clearly states

MODEL 18 PARTS :
Carrier, Short or Long Rifle.....$2.00

Maybe that's why I haven't been able to find a LONG carrier for some 35 years.....

WB

Rick,
You stated above that the Model 18 was shipped with a .22 LONG RIFLE carrier.
I thought it was shipped with a .22 LONG carrier ?
In my 35 years of scrounging boxes at gunshows, I have yet to run across one. I've always wanted one for mine.

WB

I would advise you to move very cautiously on that nickel receiver. I have seen many, many old Marlin lever actions that appear to be nickel plated, that simply aren't. For whatever reason, when originally cased receivers lose their case coloring, they turn silver - so shiny silver that it will appe...

Good eyes on that one Jorgy. You just saved at least one guy from a whole lot heartache and troubles.

WB

Zooming in on your pic I can see where the dovetail is cut over the original caliber stamping. The caliber of you rifle is likely .25-20M (which stands for Marlin) which is the same caliber as .25-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire).

WB

Some days it does pay to get out of bed, Val.
Congrats on the sight and another beautiful rifle !

WB

Outstanding work, Val. You never cease to amaze me when you set your mind to one of your projects.
You have reclaimed yet another classic.
Congrats -

WB

Greetings, www.vintagegungrips.com has repo buttplates for Marlins. IDK if the will fit your particular model or not, but it is worth a look. I think you will be able to make one work. They list the dimensions of their plates, so that will help. As far as an original, you can watch ebay for a very l...

I attend many gunshows over the coarse of a year on both sides of the tables. It's funny how many times I hear about this "fire in the factory" which destroyed the records. It must have been one big fire. I've heard it took place in the Marlin. Winchester, Colt, S&W, and Remington fact...

Follow the recipe in your reloading manual and you'll be fine. For these older firearms, I like to keep the loads towards the lighter side of published loads. I have been reloading for 35 years and have never had a problem.

WB

Numrich Arms has the magazine tube plug screw you mention for a little over $5.
It's a repo screw, but finding an original will probably not happen.

WB

Brokenshoes; When introduced, the Model 1893 was available in only two calibers, the .32-40 Ballard and the .38-55 Ballard, both black powder cartridges, hence the two calibers for the "J" or M4 marked sights. The other Model 1893 calibers were all smokeless cartridges with higher pressur...

RIck,
I think you mean "JA" instead of "JM" in the bottom portion of the above post ...

WB

A GOOD, QUALITY, set of GUNSMITH screwdrivers from Brownells. Many makes and models to choose from. Stay away from a set made by LYMAN. I have broken so many tips on that set, I've lost count. Thank goodness they have a good customer service department, and so far have replaced them free of charge. ...

You could list it in the "for sale" section on this website. Being manufactured after 1898, it it classified by BATF as a modern firearm and will have to go through the normal channels (ship to a FFL or C&R holder), which is relatively easy on your end.

WB