1893 Takedown

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miker557
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1893 Takedown

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How common is it to find an 1893 takedown (30-30) with a 20-inch octagon barrel? I picked one up recently, and have an order in to the Cody museum for a letter (it was made in 1901, I know that much), but I haven't seen many carbine-length guns with an octagon barrel before.

Also, I took it out last weekend and shot it (after thoroughly cleaning it), and while it shoots nice, sometimes the action sticks after firing one round - any ideas? It's factory ammo, the cases aren't bulged, there's no signs of overpressure, and the cases are clean (no dirt, no pockmarks as if there were dirt in the chamber). The chamber is clean and smooth, there's apparently nothing in it that would grab a case .... anybody got any ideas?


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Re: 1893 Takedown

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Miker;

The fact that your gun is a takedown action would tend to lead one to believe your gun may be correct. No one in their right mind would try to cut down a takedown action magazine tube. Lots of problems to do that correctly.
Unless your gun left the factory with a longer barrel and a half magazine, it may be correct. The records should show one way or the other.
Have you actually measured a fired case to see if maybe the whole chamber has been reamed some and that is causing the action to stick?
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Re: 1893 Takedown

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I know this is a little late, but you have a very expensive rifle.
According to Blue Book of Gun Values, your rifle is worth 15%-20% more than a normal model.
Yes, the takedown is a valid model.
I suggest you invest in a Blue Book of Gun Values subscription.
I'd love to see a photo of that rifle.
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Re: 1893 Takedown

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Okay, here it is....

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Closeup of the receiver ...

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The other side ...

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And a closeup of the hand guard ......

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I do own the 36th edition of Mr. Fjestad's book, and have seen the prices in that edition ... I paid $1200 for this one .....


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Re: 1893 Takedown

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Well, the Cody letter came in today, and it left the factory on January 14, 1901 as a 20" octagon take-down rifle in 30-30. I guess it's all original.
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Re: 1893 Takedown

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I have a passion for short rifles so congratulations on finding a very scarce Marlin Short rifle in a takedown. Yes you got a good deal.
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