I think I found my next rifle

catpealer111

March 30, 2007 05:28

I've been in the market for a good lever gun for a while now and I think I found it. Marlin 1895 in 45/70 with a Lyman receiver peep sight. Yes, I do believe that would be the epitome of lever guns. (Lyman sight isn't included with the rifle, I'll have to add it)

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895.aspx

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  HandgunHTR52

  April 01, 2007 16:02

  Not that I know of. Are you sure that the rear sight is dovetailed?

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  Fatboy lives

  April 01, 2007 16:04

  Nice rifle.

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  catpealer111

  April 01, 2007 16:13

  I have yet to buy it, I'm just guessing on how the rear sight attaches to the barrel.

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  Captplaid

  April 01, 2007 16:18

  
  
  Have you ever considered a Browning? Nice shooting...even if it is made in Japan.

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  The Ginral

  April 02, 2007 08:52

  Cat:
  
  Go ahead and get the 1895 and set it up just as you plan...you'll like it. You can always find 45-70 ammo., not necessarily the others mentioned.
  
  I've got one set up that way except my sight is from Williams. It will put 2 shots touching with the 3rd always just missing the other 2 @ 100 yards. (From a bench....not standing on my hind legs).
  
  Williams also has a slot blank for about $7.00 for when you take the factory rear off.
  
  williamsgunsight.com

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