Hate it or Love it? Marlin 1894 SBR modernized

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  • Rob R.

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    Oct 29, 2016
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    Harford Co
    "Phil Rock created this super interesting Marlin 1894 SBR! 357 Mag / 38spl Barrel cut down to 11.5″ and threaded 9/16-24, SilencerCo Osprey 9, Action Job, heavily modified Midwest Industries MLOK forend, Wild West Guns Trigger and Rear sight, XS sight rail with Vortex Viper, and of course, cerakoting done by @madpigcustoms! how cool is this?"
     

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    Dingo3

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    Apr 4, 2013
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    Fredneck
    If someone ever airs another space-western like “Firefly” I can see this being featured. Personally, I’m not sure what to make of it.
     

    DubTap21

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    Jan 27, 2013
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    Silver Spring
    I love traditional lever action rifles like the 1894. I wouldn't do this to let's say..... a 100yr old Winchester, but I dig it. Modernization of an iconic firearm isn't always bad......just don't do it to a collectible original. Use a modern repro such as this.

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    Norton

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    May 22, 2005
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    I think I could get onboard if it weren't for the uber-tactical rail set up.

    I would think that one reason for a lever gun is to fly a little bit beneath the radar, and when you start Ninja-ing it out like that it partially defeats the purpose.

    I've long had a fascination with wanting a .357/.38 lever gun.
     

    engineerbrian

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    Sep 3, 2010
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    Fredneck
    I’m ok with it. I think it would look better if the can was shorter and fit in the rail a little better.

    That said, i prefer the traditional look of a SBR lever gun with a can
     

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    Norton

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    I’m ok with it. I think it would look better if the can was shorter and fit in the rail a little better.

    That said, i prefer the traditional look of a SBR lever gun with a can

    That's sweet. I would trade out an AR to fund one of those.
     

    Norton

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    Its on my want list for sure. Shooting .38 specials out of it is like shooting a Red Ryder BB gun

    I got to shoot a suppressed .44 magnum HandiRifle once that was so fun I giggled like a little kid every time I shot it.

    This would have to be at least as cool.
     

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