410 Lever Shotguns
Regarding an early post: turns out one of the local shops just got in one of the new Marlins and had a Winchester on hand, too. I think the Marlin is the way I'm going. It just has a better feel to me than the Winchester. Somebody commented on the front sight and both have a similar or same flourescent green sight that is unsightly, but, can be replaced. This shop also has and keeps a good supply of 2 1/2 shells which are about a buck cheaper than the 3 " per box of 25. The Marlin has the look and feel of the big bore Marlin levers and is going to be about $40 cheaper than the Win also. Thanks for the opinions and input everyone.
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enjoy the gun. but if you want a real treat, find an old original one, the 1929 version. it is by far worth every penny. ive shot mine for almost 20 years now. be advised...lever action 410's like factory shells and they get tricky to cycle with reloads. 0 -
Smart choice, that is the way I went.
Boomer
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The gun shop owner told me that he had one of the early Marlins about a year ago, the second one he's seen in 25 years of business. My reference book says they were a giveaway for folks who bought stock. There is one on GunBroker now for $995, which is a little pricey for me at this time. 410s can be a lot of fun so long as we don't ask too much of them. btw, does anybody know why the 2 1/2 chamber? I'm guessing they just couldn't make the action work with a 3", but, anybody know for sure? Thanks. 0 -
quote:I'm guessing they just couldn't make the action work with a 3", Bingo!
Boomer
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