[Big Al1]

I haven't been here to long and already you all have caused a new addiction. I'm hooked on old Marlins!! I got the 1893, .38-55 last year and fell in love with it. The I picked up a Savage 99 take down in .303. Been lusting for a Savage since the late 60's.
So I'm coming home from the golf course and I decide to stop at a pawn shop I haven't visited in a while. They usually don't have much of interest but I was going by anyhow. Not much in the rack but I see and old lever gun. I ask "What's the old Winchester??" He said it was a Marlin .32-20. 1894 I ask, and he says it's an 1892. That sounds a little weird 'cause I didn't think Marlin made an 1892 in .32-20. I was sweating things a little bit in 'cause my initial research found an 1892 Marlin in .32 rimfire, but the serial number dated it at 1890. Unfortunately, the gun had been re-blued and most of the lettering was buffed off. All I could see was a 32 on top of the barrel. For 500 bucks I took a chance. Of course it's an 1889, and I had some .32-20 at home, and it feeds and chambers nicely. I'm in the process of scrubbing the bore with Kroil and I'll have to see how it shoots. The bore looks a little rough, so I wouldn't be surprised if I need a re-line.

Now, the quest is on for a .38-40!!

 

[Trinidad Bill]

Wow... this must be the month for new old gun finds. Very nice!

 

[Leverforever]

Nice Al!! I think ya got a winner there, with a fun caliber too!:congrats:

 

[Shenandoah]

Big Al1 - I'm at that stage in my life that I would rather say, "I can't believe I bought this thing", than later say, "I sure wish I had of bought that rifle". Some people say money can't buy you happiness, but I find it can make your discomfort more tolerable.
Still on the lookout for a long, octagon barrel 32-40, not because I need it, just because I want one. Shenandoah

 

[miket156]

For those of us that are still chasing JM stamped Marlins, I can appreciate Big Al1's sentiments. There are those of us that have also reached that stage in life and when a JM stamped Marlin comes along in the "right" conditon for the price, we pounce. I don't know if/when the JM stampled Marlins will be absorbed by various collectors and shooters, but when opportunity arrives, we have to be ready with $Ca$h$.

I hope to get some range time this week to try out some of the booty.


Mike T.

 

[Golphin]

Very nice. I do have a couple that I still wonder why I bought them, but that one you got there would not be on my list.

 

[Wind]

Golf??

 

[HDStreet]

Very nice. I do have a couple that I still wonder why I bought them, but that one you got there would not be on my list.

When I wonder why I bought a certain few, I just take them out of the gun safe caress each one and then I know exactly why.

 

[mazer]

That is a handsome old rifle! Definitely worth cleaning up and even relining! Congrats on that find! Definitely give us a range report when you git it out to shoot!

 

[msharley]

Hey Big AL,

Fine looking 32-20!

See how it shoots, before the re line job. (sometimes "crappy" bores shoot surprisingly well)

Later, Mark

 

[Big Al1]

Hey Big AL,

Fine looking 32-20!

See how it shoots, before the re line job. (sometimes "crappy" bores shoot surprisingly well)

Later, Mark

Hopefully, I've got some ammo on the way, found an online source. I had about twenty rounds in my stash, but I found them in an abandoned cabin about forty years ago, so I don't know if they will even fire, or if I should try to shoot them. Who knows how long they were there before I found them??!! Other wise, my BIL in Wisconsin has ammo, and it's easier to find up there, not much call for it.

 

[HDStreet]

Seems like that bolt in the stock is part of the history of some of these fine rifles. This is my 1893 .32-40 made in 1906.

 

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Nice rifle ! should be a joy to learn how to load for it and what it will do.
Have no regrets buying anything of quality value years ago. I have had the enjoyment of that article and as the body wears out I will be able to sell it and enjoy the profit of the investment.
The major thing with a nice old rifle is not to abuse it . Always remember when it was made and the power factor it was made for. That is why the statement "get a bigger gun" existed. It the caliber .32 would not do get the caliber .38 or the .45 out to get the job done right.

 

[Marlinjunkie]

Nice rifle! Congratulations on a great score!

 

[North country gal]

Hey, I'm not a guy, but I've done my share of enabling on this forum. Guilty as charged.

Speaking of 32-20s, I finally found one, yesterday, at a pawn shop, too, though mine is the 1894 Classic model made 1989 though 1984. Can't wait to get out and shoot it and let the fun begin. Be looking for a 25-20, next. It never ends.

 

[drjjpdc]

Shenandoah,

This may sound like MO heresy, but in truth unless we use them to put meat on the table or defend our home, do we really NEED our guns:questionmark:
Thankfully WANTING is a plenty good enough reason for me! :biggrin:

John

 

[joel lee]

Congrats what a beaut.

 

[HDStreet]

Hey, I'm not a guy, but I've done my share of enabling on this forum. Guilty as charged.

Speaking of 32-20s, I finally found one, yesterday, at a pawn shop, too, though mine is the 1894 Classic model made 1989 though 1984. Can't wait to get out and shoot it and let the fun begin. Be looking for a 25-20, next. It never ends.

Go for it girl!

 

[HILL COUNTRY SHOOTER]

good lookin' rifle

 

[Sparky civil]

It sure didn't take long for me to get pulled in by my 32-20. They should've made a Red Ryder edition.