Hi all,
Been browsing around for a while and it looks like you've got an excellent, knowledgable community here.
I own an old Marlin Model 90 O/U in 16ga (two trigger) that I love. Inherited it from my Grandpa, one of his hunting guns. I haven't hunted with it yet, but I've shot trap a few time with it and it does well.
That's not why I'm here though. I just got a job in Alaska, and so I want to get a good field gun that I may also do a bit of hunting with, but mostly a field gun, something that I can sling over my shoulder an hike around/camp with. After a bunch of research, I'm thinking the Marlin 1895 Guide is the way to go. I like the short barrel, the weight, power, and I've always wanted a good lever.
Any comments or recommendations on where to look? I've checked with some local gun stores, and they say they don't get too many of those come through the store, probably because Ohio doesn't allow hunting with it. I hear the older "JM" stamped ones are better, so I've been looking for used. Gun Broker has them for 550-650 basic. Does that seem a little high?
Anyways, any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'm excited, and it looks like you have a fantastic community of people here!
Steve
Been browsing around for a while and it looks like you've got an excellent, knowledgable community here.
I own an old Marlin Model 90 O/U in 16ga (two trigger) that I love. Inherited it from my Grandpa, one of his hunting guns. I haven't hunted with it yet, but I've shot trap a few time with it and it does well.
That's not why I'm here though. I just got a job in Alaska, and so I want to get a good field gun that I may also do a bit of hunting with, but mostly a field gun, something that I can sling over my shoulder an hike around/camp with. After a bunch of research, I'm thinking the Marlin 1895 Guide is the way to go. I like the short barrel, the weight, power, and I've always wanted a good lever.
Any comments or recommendations on where to look? I've checked with some local gun stores, and they say they don't get too many of those come through the store, probably because Ohio doesn't allow hunting with it. I hear the older "JM" stamped ones are better, so I've been looking for used. Gun Broker has them for 550-650 basic. Does that seem a little high?
Anyways, any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'm excited, and it looks like you have a fantastic community of people here!
Steve