You're going to make me dig out my rusty, crusty Winchester 1873 trappers. I haven't fondled them in a while.
Looking forward to the pics.

 

Also need pics of your old rusty, crusty 73s. Please!

 

Gonna take some getting used to up here in Maine. Looking forward to the pics when the 3 days are up.

 

Why 3 days?

Guess I'm confused.



jd

 

Why 3 days?

Guess I'm confused.



jd

I'm guessing It's because the female Governor of Maine is hoping wives can nullify the sale by the "you know what" method 🤬

Elections have consequences and the great state of Maine is being invaded by retiring libs fleeing the states They ruined.

 

I stopped in at Cabelas yesterday after a meeting with my tax accountant 🤮.

I didn’t even have to ask - there it was. A brand new 1894 Trapper. I wanted it, but I asked them if they could hold it for 30 minutes while I thought about it. Went to the “Gun Library” hoping to distract myself. It didn’t work. I bought it.

But Chip - where are the pics? Maine just imposed a 72-hour waiting period, so I can’t pick my gun up until 5:00 Saturday. 🤬

Glad you found that nice gem! I also have a M94 Trapper, but mine is the Winchester flavor.

 

Congrats to you. I have their new 1894 SBL in .44 magnum and just love it.

 

Maine has new gun laws that just went into effect (affect). One of those being a 72 hour waiting period to purchase a firearm. Private sales are no longer allowed with out an FFL unless between family.

 

New Mexico recently did the same, except ours is 7 days. If you have your CCW it doesn't apply. More pointless laws designed to make the ignorant "feel" better. Similar to wearing masks to keep the covids away.

 

And not allow residents the ability to protect themselves from illegals dumped by the bus load in any quiet neighborhood.

Remember, elections matter and few, if any, have ever mattered as much as November 2024. 🇺🇲

Hopefully within states where 80% of the state's land area hold conservative voters will have more Independents and a few libs who will be honest about what their party wants to do with our Nation and vote in BOTH local and national leaders that will at least begin to end this madness.

 

OK - back to Cabelas late yesterday. Their process for picking up a firearm already paid for and after Form 4473 approval was cumbersome, but the new laws aren’t their fault.

The wood is quite dark on this example and I like it. The trigger is nice - best of my 3 Mayodan made Marlins. Fit and finish are good. It just stopped raining a little while ago so I haven't shot it yet.

Now the question is what do I do with my early 1970s Marlin 1894? Microgroove rifling. Over the years I added a WWGW “Happy Trigger” kit and Skinner rear sight. The medium loop lever came from Ranger Point Precision. It was the first time I got screwed on GunBroker. The guy seemed very nice on the phone before the auction, but he was an artist at taking photos to hide or diminish defects. When I called from the FFL to say “take it back” he didn’t argue about the condition. We just dickered over how much of a refund would make keeping it barely palatable.

Sorry that’s not the best pic. Wendell obviously hunted with this rifle. It wasn’t abused, but the stock has some small dents and scratches. Some of the blueing is rubbed off or marred on the barrel.

Bottom line: it’s a good shooter but will never be a collector’s item. I have too many firearms. If this goes on the “For Sale” list, what price range might make sense? Should I put all of the factory parts back on it? (The trigger was pretty wretched if I remember right - back then I only fiddled with firearms if they really needed it.)

 

OK - back to Cabelas late yesterday. Their process for picking up a firearm already paid for and after Form 4473 approval was cumbersome, but the new laws aren’t their fault.

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The wood is quite dark on this example and I like it. The trigger is nice - best of my 3 Mayodan made Marlins. Fit and finish are good. It just stopped raining a little while ago so I haven't shot it yet.

Now the question is what do I do with my early 1970s Marlin 1894? Microgroove rifling. Over the years I added a WWGW “Happy Trigger” kit and Skinner rear sight. The medium loop lever came from Ranger Point Precision. It was the first time I got screwed on GunBroker. The guy seemed very nice on the phone before the auction, but he was an artist at taking photos to hide or diminish defects. When I called from the FFL to say “take it back” he didn’t argue about the condition. We just dickered over how much of a refund would make keeping it barely palatable.

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Sorry that’s not the best pic. Wendell obviously hunted with this rifle. It wasn’t abused, but the stock has some small dents and scratches. Some of the blueing is rubbed off or marred on the barrel.

Bottom line: it’s a good shooter but will never be a collector’s item. I have too many firearms. If this goes on the “For Sale” list, what price range might make sense? Should I put all of the factory parts back on it? (The trigger was pretty wretched if I remember right - back then I only fiddled with firearms if they really needed it.)

pm sent to ya

 

Range report summary: I LOVE IT!

I had to adjust the rear sight for windage. That big, fat front sight isn’t for precision work. However, it works well with the rear aperture for 65-year old eyes On steel plates. The action started out nice and just gets better. This is the best trigger of any of my Marlins (other than the one I replaced). The loading gate is perfect. 8+1 of .44 Magnum 😎

 

Gotta say I love these new Marlins.

 

I liked my first one so much, a 44 Mag, I got rid of my Henry Big Boy Brass 357 and bought a Trapper 357. Here they are with a couple of their little friends.

 

I liked my first one so much, a 44 Mag, I got rid of my Henry Big Boy Brass 357 and bought a Trapper 357. Here they are with a couple of their little friends.

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I would pay 2x over current prices if they would make this in 45 colt to go all by with my 45 colt bisley collection.

 

My 1894 Trapper’s friend weighs in at 4 pounds, 2 ounces 😝

Dan Wesson 744-VH8 (although I have a 6” barrel too).

 

I envy you guys with your hand guns, maybe when the truth comes out about KANADA not being a country under the British Crown and that we are still part of the states we can BECOME the 51st State and that stupid law will change so we can pack too

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