45-70 UPDATE x2. I bought it, and I have pics. UPDATE x3 I shot it and its awesome!!!!

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 45-70 UPDATE x2. I bought it, and I have pics. UPDATE x3 I shot it and its awesome!!!! (Page 1 of 3)

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:48:56 AM EDT

or, just talk me into buying it.

$499.99 sitting there at the store, just asking to be bought.
Marlin 1895GS 45-70 govt

I love lever action. I love stainless. I really want a 45-70

Why should I not get this? I mean, besides the money of course.

UPDATE I bought it but got delayed by NICS and so I have to wait til tommorow to pick it up.

UPDATE** x2

And the big boom duo with my Super Blackhawk 44 mag.

UPDATE x3

Just shot it at the NRA indoor range. 45-70 inside is fun!

Shoots like a dream. I am grinning like I just got laid.

UPDATE x4 Optic(just what I had lying around.)

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:51:07 AM EDT

[#1]

learn to reload or ammo will eat you alive

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:51:19 AM EDT

[#2]

'Cause your shoulder will get knocked back into last week?

But levers are cool. I have a number of them including an original Winny 1886 in .45-70-

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:51:20 AM EDT

[#3]

buy it.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:52:18 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
or, just talk me into buying it.

$499.99 sitting there at the store, just asking to be bought.
Marlin 1895GS 45-70 govt

www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/images/firearmImages/1895GS.jpg

I love lever action. I love stainless. I really want a 45-70

Why should I not get this? I mean, besides the money of course.

Aaaah because Sarah Brady won't like it..........

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:53:17 AM EDT

[#5]

I am the voice of reason.

Dont buy it.

Wait and get one with porting.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:53:31 AM EDT

[#6]

Stainless and wood don't look good together.

I think it is ugly.

TRG

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:53:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Get it.

give it a home

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:55:17 AM EDT

[#8]

You should get that.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:55:40 AM EDT

[#9]

Sweetest lookin lever action I've ever seen. Get it.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:56:26 AM EDT

[#10]

I have been kicking around get one of these in 45/70

www.wildwestguns.com/CoPilot_And_Guide_Rifles/body_copilot_and_guide_rifles.html

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:57:30 AM EDT

[#11]

What store?

I'd hit it.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:00:59 AM EDT

[#12]

I have a non stainless model myself so I would be biased if I gave any opinions!

It has a Scout Scope mount with an EER Leupold scope and AO Express sights on it.

BigDozer66

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:03:19 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
What store?

I'd hit it.

Unfortunantly its Dicks. I hate giving them money. But its the only store that has one in stock. And is such a pretty gun I need to take it from that vile store.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:04:24 AM EDT

[#14]

I have a marlin 39A from 1957 that my grandfather purchased. My father and I are planning on purchasing a 45/70 Lever Action.
I plan to use it to go hunting and he wants it for Buffallo Shoots w/ Cowboy Action Shooting. So If that can be construed as a reason to buy it use it as such

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:04:43 AM EDT

[#15]

44 mag or 357mag is a whole lot cheaper to feed plus chicks dig anything with the word Magnum in it.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:05:24 AM EDT

[#16]

go for it, i'de love to have one.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:05:59 AM EDT

[#17]

Cuz that's a nasty 'old man' gun.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:05:59 AM EDT

[#18]

hey, the more guns, the more funs!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:06:53 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
44 mag or 357mag is a whole lot cheaper to feed plus chicks dig anything with the word Magnum in it.

I already have a 44 mag.

Why shoot 240 grain bullets when you can shoot 400 grain ones.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:08:01 AM EDT

[#20]

lever actions are cool. go get it!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:08:02 AM EDT

[#21]

get the damn rifle, already

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:11:36 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Stainless and wood don't look good together.

I think it is ugly.

TRG

+1

I think it ugly too sorry

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:12:43 AM EDT

[#23]

I think the "vintage look" is better

Old West guns look better with traditional blued and oil stained wood finish

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:13:01 AM EDT

[#24]

Because it doesn't take hi-caps.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:14:27 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Because it doesn't take hi-caps.

If it does not go down with 5 rounds of 45-70, then lay your gun down and ask the good Lord to take ya.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:15:30 AM EDT

[#26]

Hold out for a .444 or .450 with ports

And skip the stainless for chissakes, it's a lever gun

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:17:39 AM EDT

[#27]

I had one, recoil nearly put my shoulder out while shooting prone

It was a nice gun though, but I had to sell it. Sometimes I regret it though

Mark

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:18:19 AM EDT

[#28]

I want that exact rifle so bad I can taste it. The only thing holding me back (besides money--danged cabin eats it all) is the fact a lever gun is a PITA to clean. As TBS mentioned, if you don't reload you will likely spend more time fondling it than shooting it due to ammo costs.

ETA: I believe they only come ported (for those who mentioned that).

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:20:34 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
I want that exact rifle so bad I can taste it. The only thing holding me back (besides money--danged cabin eats it all) is the fact a lever gun is a PITA to clean. As TBS mentioned, if you don't reload you will likely spend more time fondling it than shooting it due to ammo costs.

I find myself fondling my guns more than shooting anyway. Only shoot once or twice a month.

Everyone should have at least one good $1 a shot firearm.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:22:27 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I want that exact rifle so bad I can taste it. The only thing holding me back (besides money--danged cabin eats it all) is the fact a lever gun is a PITA to clean. As TBS mentioned, if you don't reload you will likely spend more time fondling it than shooting it due to ammo costs.

I find myself fondling my guns more than shooting anyway. Only shoot once or twice a month.

Everyone should have at least one good $1 a shot firearm.

Get a .50 BMG--it can be your "big thumper." Cheap ammo is $1.85 or so a round and you can spend $3.00 for each bullet--and still have to load the cartridge.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:22:42 AM EDT

[#31]

Get it.

I have the .450 and will probably get rid of it for a 45-70 which is more versatile for reloading than the .450.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:27:28 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Because it doesn't take hi-caps.

If it does not go down with 5 rounds of 45-70, then lay your gun down and ask the good Lord to take ya.

haha

Give that gun a good home!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:33:17 AM EDT

[#33]

Reason enough is the Garrett 540gr hardcast Hammerhead load.

540-GR SUPER-HARD-CAST GAS-CHECKED HAMMERHEAD AT 1550-FPS

drool....

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:35:46 AM EDT

[#34]

You can't buy that rifle. ~~Indians~~ Native Americans hate them, it was a cowboy "assault rifle".

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:40:10 AM EDT

[#35]

Me likey!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:41:52 AM EDT

[#36]

Here is more than enough reason to get the rifle:

420gr Cast @ 1850 FPS; Energy = 3200 ft/lbs

Garrett Cartridge Company

SBG

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:42:03 AM EDT

[#37]

Everyone needs a Thumper.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:45:51 AM EDT

[#38]

This is the one to get. No safety. No recoil pad. Ballard rifling. Very, very nice.

Good one

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:52:05 AM EDT

[#39]

There is this newfangled technology that automatically loads the next round after you pull the trigger...

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:52:31 AM EDT

[#40]

Buy it!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:53:17 AM EDT

[#41]

My dad just bought the same rifle.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:53:57 AM EDT

[#42]

You guys are jerks. Here I am looking for support and you are going to make me spend money. I am now sitting here at work, itching to buy it, but I don't get off until 5:30.

darnit!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:54:15 AM EDT

[#43]

Beautiful rifle. Buy!

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:56:09 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
There is this newfangled technology that automatically loads the next round after you pull the trigger...

Becuase rapid fire is needed when delivering 3200 ft/lbs of energy?

I own tons of autos. Its time for a good tank gun.

Posted: 9/28/2005 9:59:23 AM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
You can't buy that rifle. ~~Indians~~ Native Americans hate them, it was a cowboy "assault rifle".

it's a model 1895 Marlin

the Indian wars ended in 1890

Posted: 9/28/2005 10:03:08 AM EDT

[#46]

I don't like SS rifles, but you do so I say get it. I have no need for something in that size caliber, but I sure would love to have that same rifle but with a blued finish. Go buy it now!!!

Posted: 9/28/2005 10:04:28 AM EDT

[#47]

forgiveness for it being Dick's depends on which one, if it's the Fair Lakes dicks, that is an evil evil place and should be burned to the ground

Posted: 9/28/2005 10:05:26 AM EDT

[#48]

If you don't want to buy from Dick's, and you would prefer a blued finish you can always buy it from WalMart for $416 and use the savings towards 20rds from Garrett.

SBG

Posted: 9/28/2005 10:05:55 AM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:
I don't like SS rifles, but you do so I say get it. I have no need for something in that size caliber, but I sure would love to have that same rifle but with a blued finish. Go buy it now!!!

This has no need. Its pure want. Nothing I hunt can't be taken with my shotguun or 303 or 30-06.

Pure want, which is why there is a debate.

Posted: 9/28/2005 10:06:45 AM EDT

[#50]

Who has pics of the one that KB'd?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 45-70 UPDATE x2. I bought it, and I have pics. UPDATE x3 I shot it and its awesome!!!! (Page 1 of 3)

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