Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70 ???

[j8064]

Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70 Won't Happen - Updated With Plan B

Does anyone on the forum have any first hand experience with this rifle? http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/Cowboy/1895Cowboy.asp

I'm kinda "scheming" on one. Before I "pounce" it would be good to get other viewpoints...

 

[lee2]

i would suggest getting one made by marlin before the remington manufactured guns.

 

[j8064]

i would suggest getting one made by marlin before the remington manufactured guns.

Thanks,
I've been following that transition. The quality has seemingly improved. The link below is only one data point. That's a reason I'm asking for input.


http://gunblast.com/Marlin-1895CB.htm

 

[lee2]

i did own a marlin .45/70 but it wasnt a cowboy version. it shot well with factory loads. from what i understand they really shine with handloads.
if you can find a pre-rem version they usually command a premium.

 

[j8064]

i did own a marlin .45/70 but it wasnt a cowboy version. it shot well with factory loads. from what i understand they really shine with handloads.
if you can find a pre-rem version they usually command a premium.

Pre-Rem would be nice, but probably not a short term option.

Hand loads? ... Now that's something I'm pretty good at...

 

[Cheesehead]

I don't own a Cowboy, but i do have a first year production BO serial number 1895. Very nice gun, but expensive to shoot. Handloads are a must, as factory ammo is over $2 a round, and inferior to what you can load yourself. I too would recommend a pre-Remington JM proofed rifle. It will be worth the wait, and you will be happier in the long run. The quality of the new ones is supposedly improving, but I don't think it's up to the JMs.

 

[byf43]

Does anyone on the forum have any first hand experience with this rifle? http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/Cowboy/1895Cowboy.asp

I'm kinda "scheming" on one. Before I "pounce" it would be good to get other viewpoints...

I own one. Built in 2001.
I got it NIB and it has never been fired. (Still have the box, too.)

I've always wanted to put one of those long (brass) tube scopes on this gorgeous levergun.

I don't think I'll ever sell it. IF I did, the price would be somewhere north of $2,000.00. It's THAT gorgeous.

 

[TylerFirearms]

We have an 1895SBL in stock if that helps.

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[jimbobborg]

Pre-Rem would be nice, but probably not a short term option.

Hand loads? ... Now that's something I'm pretty good at...

They're really cool with BP, too. BTW, there are a bunch of people who use these on the SASS Wire, you might want to do a search there.

 

[byf43]

i did own a marlin .45/70 but it wasnt a cowboy version. it shot well with factory loads. from what i understand they really shine with handloads.
if you can find a pre-rem version they usually command a premium.

Pre-Rem would be nice, but probably not a short term option.

Hand loads? ... Now that's something I'm pretty good at...

I know that my 1895G in .45-70 Gummint is VERY accurate at 100 yards with my handloads, using Alliant Reloader 7 (RL-7) and Cast Performance 405 gr LWNGC boolits.

 

[Uncle Duke]

http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.45-70+U.S+Government.html

Very interesting article on the .45-70 Govt. With all of the recent .45-70 Govt. activity here on MDS, this might be a good read for those interested in these rifles and this historic cartridge.

I do NOT need one of these rifles. I don't. I DON'T!!!

 

[j8064]

I really appreciate the input, folks. Fact is I have a card I can only use at Cabela's so I'm kinda locked into them as a source. That's both good and bad.

http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.45-70+U.S+Government.html

Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing!

I do NOT need one of these rifles. I don't. I DON'T!!!

Yeah you do, Uncle Duke! And so do I...

 

[Uncle Duke]

I really appreciate the input, folks. Fact is I have a card I can only use at Cabela's so I'm kinda locked into them as a source. That's both good and bad.



Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing!



Yeah you do, Uncle Duke! And so do I...

You're a real help!

Remind me to dislike you and you Hooligans!

 

[j8064]

You're a real help!

Remind me to dislike you and you Hooligans!

Sure thing. Always happy to oblige...

 

[j_h_smith]

I have never owned one, but I did shoot a buddy's rifle. It was fun to shoot, but it didn't make me want to go out and buy one.

YMMV.

 

[jlowe23]

I have a used 1895G if you need to finger one.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Sure thing. Always happy to oblige...

Good luck with finding your rifle!

Definitely an intriguing cartridge, especially since you reload.

 

[j8064]

Good luck with finding your rifle!

Definitely an intriguing cartridge, especially since you reload.

I'm checking availability at a "specific" Cabela's location. If the stars align I may be posting pics next week...

 

[Capt Skup]

I have a 1895GBL and previously owned a 1895SS. Maybe I got lucky but the new Marlin works just as well as the 1980's era older gun. I do like the 6 shot tube of the GBL and the laminated stock. I build handloads using a little old Lee smack it with a mallet reloader and have never been disappointed. The 45-70 is very easy to reload, very forgiving. I really like the Hornady Lever rubber tip 325 grain rounds. Perfect Georgia wild pig round, Porky drops in half a step.

 

[j8064]

No Marlin 1895 CB Love

I got a call back from Cabela's today. None of their locations or suppliers have a Marlin 1895 CB available. Looks like I'm SOL on that trail for now.

I spied this on Cabela's website. If Cabela's can come up with one of these it might ease my disappointment over the Marlin:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...-rifles/_/N-1114860/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380

It appears we have recent positive input on the Ruger thanks to fidelity.
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=174016
There's also an interesting review here:
http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-AmericanRR.htm

We're all good at justifying new toys, right?
How's this for rationale?

• A bolt rifle in 300 Blackout would complement my 300 BLK AR. Heck I have my Savage .223 to go with my AR’s chambered in 223/556...
• I can already load my own ammo for 300 BLK. No need to buy dies...just reload more.
• The Ruger is less $'s than the Marlin 1895 CB... So i gotta add optics...no biggie...
• The Ruger has a threaded barrel. 4570inMD has me thinking about a can for my 300 BLK AR which would also work on the Ruger...Hmmm...
• The Ruger is short so I wouldn't have to buy another long bag to take it to the range...

Sounds like a good plan B to me...

Input, y'all????