I'll try again- sorry for the quality....its late! :

 

Dogman did the serial number on the rifle match the serial number onthe Box?

 

Nice rifle, it looks just like my LTD-III. I don't see a bullseye in the butt stock though?
What year is it dated for?

 

Yes. Of course the serial #s and box match ....

 

What is the deal with the bullseye?& what does it mean if it's on or not on a stock?

Nice rifle, it looks just like my LTD-III. I don't see a bullseye in the butt stock though?
What year is it dated for?

 

What is the deal with the bullseye?& what does it mean if it's on or not on a stock?

Old Marlin tradition (since 1922?) that was briefly discontinued shortly after Remington took over. Thus, your rifle was likely produced during that time (early-to-mid 2008?). (There's a lengthy thread that can be found via the forum search feature if you want additional details.)

You can buy the bullseye for $1 or $2 and install yourself if so desired.

 

The gun is much lighter then I expected....

 

What is the deal with the bullseye?& what does it mean if it's on or not on a stock?

Unforgiven is right and here's the thread he referred to.... http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,30862.0.html a lot of reading but worth it. Just curious if your rifle is serial dated for '08? It would be a 92 prefix if it is.

 

Just curious if you rifle is serial dated for '08? It would be a 92 prefix if it is.

I can't speak for his rifle, but the serial # of the one that I saw in a GM store started with 92.

 

Serial# starts with 92....

 

Serial# starts with 92....

The Gun is a 2008 manufacture. Marlin made a small (300 pc.) run of 18.5" CB's for a special order.....They were called Cowboy Alaska's...In honor of Alaska's 50th Anniversary of Statehood.
The REAL CBA's were Gold leaf plated and Laser engraved.........IN Fact, we built one for SARAH PALIN !
I wasn't aware of a barrel run overage, but thats what I think you may have.........Is it rare?........Somewhat.....But without the gold and engraving, I'd just consider it unique.......... Should you shoot it?.........Hell Yes, I shoot, and hunt with mine, and mine is the 1st proto-type (no Gold leaf or engraving) for the whole CBA run......At 6.1 lbs empty, its a great "carry" on an all day hunt!......Coyotes don't like mine.......
Are you Lucky?......IMO, Damn Right you are!........Now, HOW did it get released in a reg 26" CB box???..........I have NO idea!....Although, I expect, Marlin may have sold a small lot as "uncataloged items" to Gander Mountain .................Take it hunting and enjoy it.


Tom
NRA LIFE

 

We'll see.......

 

What might a person expect to pay for an LTD-III and where? I had no idea one existed and was gonna probably order sometime this month an 1895CB and send it to brockmans or someplace to have it chopped into a GG. If it is less than a couple hundered more over the regular CB that would be my way to go.

 

The last one on gunbroker went for almost $1000.-!!

 

Shoot it and enjoy your gun. I enjoy carrying my LTD III especially when I am walking trying to kick something up. Listen to what Tomray says because he is the Marlin Expert!!

 

Isn't there a member here on the forum that works at Marlin? Perhaps he/she could let us know what these GM specials are?!....

 

Isn't there a member here on the forum that works at Marlin? Perhaps he/she could let us know what these GM specials are?!....

DOGMAN, you have been told what this gun is by Tomray. He was a long time Marlin employee who helped develop these guns and has the prototype. This is not the first gun of this type Marlin has shipped. I have a never booked or advertised Marlin-Glenfield with walnut stock instead of hardwood and this was never advertised or never appeared in Marlins catalog.

 

Okay!..... Sounded from his post that these "may" have been made from extra barrels from the Alaskan commerative gun but he was not sure....

 

Well after looking at both of these rifles side by side- they are identical except for the LTD-III marking. I love the balance of my full size 1895cb & my Davidsons 1895 ltd trapper is the perfect ballanced brush gun. After playing with the LTD-III & it's twin (GM-special) both of these are going up for sale........

 

Well after looking at both of these rifles side by side- they are identical except for the LTD-III marking. I love the balance of my full size 1895cb & my Davidsons 1895 ltd trapper is the perfect ballanced brush gun. After playing with the LTD-III & it's twin (GM-special) both of these are going up for sale........

Be sure to load the mags when comparing balance on the rifles. While your resulting opinion might not change, the balance is often different when the mag tube is full of cartridges. Obviously, a loaded tube would be more applicable to actual field use.

 

Why can't I find deals like this? I may go to Gander Mountain and have them open every box!

 

I am the other way around on the balance issue. I LOVE the shortie 16" rifle's handi feeling but the balance of the LTD III is really great. It feels perfect in the hand. Now I just need to mount my 6-18x scope..... Just kidding..

Patty

 

Two on gunbroker now.

 

Both of these guns may be going back up on the for sale block!

 

Ohhhhhhhhhh. . . . I'd love to find a short octagonal barreled .45-70!!!

There's just something about octagonal barrels.
There's just something about short barrels.
Together. . . . . perfect combination!!!