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Posted: 1/10/2023 1:43:12 PM EDT
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Sorry, it's long gone and no pics, but back in the 90's when I was an SOT, I chopped a NIB Winchester Wrangler .44 Mag (large loop lever version) down to 10". A pretty handy little package and fairly accurate (I put a nice ivory bead on the front and a Williams peep on the rear). And yes, one could spin it ala The Rifleman, if one so desired. Lots of fun.
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Posted: 1/11/2023 12:06:50 AM EDT
[#2]
Tag for sexy guns
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Posted: 1/11/2023 10:31:41 AM EDT
[#3]
Any reason not to just buy a mares legs and just change the stock??
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Posted: 1/11/2023 7:02:18 PM EDT
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Not really, was looking for a project gun and happened across the 20" at a good price. I want the barrel threaded and I'm not sure how easy that is to accomplish on a mare's leg with the magazine tube and barrel flush. Plus I like the standard loop over the large mare's leg loop.
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Posted: 1/11/2023 8:41:19 PM EDT
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Quoted: Any reason not to just buy a mares legs and just change the stock?? The problem there is availability. Rossi isn't making them now, Henry hasn't added side gates to their's and they are only in brass. I suppose a .22 or .22wmr SBR could be a fun gun and a useful camp/farm gun, especially with a youth stock. I think Chiappa is the only option. |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 8:54:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The problem there is availability. Rossi isn't making them now, Henry hasn't added side gates to their's and they are only in brass. I suppose a .22 or .22wmr SBR could be a fun gun and a useful camp/farm gun, especially with a youth stock. I think Chiappa is the only option. Exactly They’re giving us the finger on purpose it seems |
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Posted: 1/28/2023 1:41:20 AM EDT
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I have a Mare's lag, but never bothered to SBR it. I also have several 16" lever guns. The problem with SBR lever guns is you loose length in the magazine tube. A 4 shot lever gun is less fun. FWIW I think the 357 Mare's Lag is still a 7 shot (with 38 ammo anyway). At the end of the day, it just seemed easier to get 16" barrels. I did bob a barrel once - but the smith refused to go shorter than 16" (apparently they did not want to deal with the SBR shit). Too much effort for too few inches.
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Posted: 2/12/2023 3:07:20 AM EDT
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I want to SBR one of my Marlins. I don't know how short but they just look good with a 12-14 barrel.
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Posted: 2/18/2023 2:05:18 PM EDT
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If Henry ever puts out a Big Boy Mares Leg with a side loading gate It would make a great SBR project.
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Posted: 2/18/2023 2:32:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/19/2023 10:51:46 AM EDT
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There was a thread here a few years ago about this and there was a guy who had a giant 1894 sbr thread with a million pictures. Maybe google could find it….. here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/-/51-491294/
The biggest factor is cost if you pay for the work - depending on the rifle it can be very labor intensive to thread and/or shorten a lever action if you have to move the front sight and/or shorten the magazine tube. |
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Posted: 2/19/2023 2:07:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a thread here a few years ago about this and there was a guy who had a giant 1894 sbr thread with a million pictures. Maybe google could find it….. here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/-/51-491294/ The biggest factor is cost if you pay for the work - depending on the rifle it can be very labor intensive to thread and/or shorten a lever action if you have to move the front sight and/or shorten the magazine tube. That little stainless gun he built was awesome. I’d love one to match. |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 10:19:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2023 10:22:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally got mine done. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77393/20230418_170529_2_jpg-2789042.JPG Tits |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 11:22:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally got mine done. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77393/20230418_170529_2_jpg-2789042.JPG ETA: barrel length? Capacity? |
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Posted: 4/20/2023 6:25:43 AM EDT
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Not an SBR but I did recently mount a Phoenix Weaponry optic mount.
They make them for a few different optics. This is for the RMR / Holosun, the only difference is the length of the screws they send you when you select which.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/20/2023 1:41:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's pretty awesome. Like the grey and light wood. Is the stock kind of a shorty/entry LOP? Or is a pad going on it? ETA: barrel length? Capacity? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Finally got mine done. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77393/20230418_170529_2_jpg-2789042.JPG ETA: barrel length? Capacity? It's the standard size Boyd's stock and basically the same size as the factory one. I think it is just the angle of the picture. Barrel is 12" plus the threads. Mag tube is cut to 12" as well, similar to the It's listed as holding 5 rounds of 38/357 but I can fit 6 rounds of 38spl in the tube. |
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Posted: 4/20/2023 6:53:00 PM EDT
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Very nice!
Fwiw Henry is now making side gate mares legs, but only in brass. https://www.henryusa.com/handguns/big-boy-mares-leg-side-gate/ |
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Posted: 4/24/2023 8:10:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very nice! Fwiw Henry is now making side gate mares legs, but only in brass. https://www.henryusa.com/handguns/big-boy-mares-leg-side-gate/ Man, I need that SBR’d and with a cannon it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2023 9:03:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2023 6:36:55 PM EDT
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10.5" Rossi 92 in .357 magnum
   11.5" Marlin 1894SS in 44 Magnum    12.5" Marlin 1895GS in 45-70 Govt   Henry Mares Leg in 45 Colt      |
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Posted: 4/26/2023 8:07:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 10.5" Rossi 92 in .357 magnum https://i.imgur.com/kY1tj1bh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/DjPopp3h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/45cZVW6h.jpg 11.5" Marlin 1894SS in 44 Magnum https://i.imgur.com/vNf7yCZh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LW4qE8nh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ohJfuQuh.jpg 12.5" Marlin 1895GS in 45-70 Govt https://i.imgur.com/GokVHxLh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/49VIrkwh.jpg Henry Mares Leg in 45 Colt https://i.imgur.com/Ic5C2MBh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qi3B2Zih.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VGUDDUZh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XBrgzXUh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3kQWDfOh.jpg Nice... But that little .44 is awesome. How many rounds does it hold? |
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Posted: 5/17/2023 12:51:45 AM EDT
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I just picked up an unfired Rossi Ranch Hand in 44 mag and will be SBRing it immediately :)
also have Uberti 1873 in 357 and in 45lc - both short stroked and full action job with spring replacements - for my CAS competitions  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/21/2023 11:22:57 PM EDT
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I posted this in the SBR Pic thread ....
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Posted: 5/21/2023 11:46:53 PM EDT
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Quoted: I've got a 20" Rossi M92 in 357 with an approved F1. Getting some parts together and then I'm gonna take it to a smith to get chopped and cerakoted. Anyone have any SBR lever actions? If so, let's make this a picture thread... post em up, so I can get some inspiration. Also looking for a Holosun/RMR pattern optic mount if anyone has any recommendations.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/22/2023 1:38:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've got a 20" Rossi M92 in 357 with an approved F1. Getting some parts together and then I'm gonna take it to a smith to get chopped and cerakoted. Anyone have any SBR lever actions? If so, let's make this a picture thread... post em up, so I can get some inspiration. Also looking for a Holosun/RMR pattern optic mount if anyone has any recommendations. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/butWhy-734.gif Not everything needs a reason, it's just a fun plinking gun. Before getting it back from the smith, I never imagined how much I would enjoy shooting it and damn is it quiet with 38spl! |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 2:40:08 PM EDT
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I notice the Henry Mare's Leg has an octagon barrel. Can those be turned down and threaded for a suppressor?
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Posted: 6/1/2023 2:51:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I notice the Henry Mare's Leg has an octagon barrel. Can those be turned down and threaded for a suppressor? Pat RMG (YouTube, did a few arfcom videos) had a 20" octagonal barrel cut down and threaded. |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 7:55:53 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Pat RMG (YouTube, did a few arfcom videos) had a 20" octagonal barrel cut down and threaded. Now to find a 'smith that will do it. |
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Posted: 6/3/2023 7:42:07 AM EDT
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For those that have SBR'd a Rossi Ranch Hand Mares leg - Where are you finding Rossi or similar wood-grain stocks?
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Posted: 6/3/2023 10:50:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I notice the Henry Mare's Leg has an octagon barrel. Can those be turned down and threaded for a suppressor? It can be done but would require removing the can to reload the gun. Total PITA. A side gate lever action is the way to go for a SBR. |
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Posted: 6/3/2023 12:51:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For those that have SBR'd a Rossi Ranch Hand Mares leg - Where are you finding Rossi or similar wood-grain stocks? Rossi sells a bunch of parts including stocks. They also have a front barrel band sling attachment for centerfire and .22, I'm tempted to try one on my Henry .22. https://shoprossi.com/stocks/rossi-r92-stock-assembly-stainless |
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Posted: 6/3/2023 12:53:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For those that have SBR'd a Rossi Ranch Hand Mares leg - Where are you finding Rossi or similar wood-grain stocks? I got mine from here > https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?IncludeSellers=1148914 |
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Posted: 6/4/2023 7:19:19 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryThank you ! |
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Posted: 6/5/2023 11:34:56 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For those that have SBR'd a Rossi Ranch Hand Mares leg - Where are you finding Rossi or similar wood-grain stocks? https://shoprossi.com/stocks-and-forearms/?page=1 |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 6:42:41 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For those that have SBR'd a Rossi Ranch Hand Mares leg - Where are you finding Rossi or similar wood-grain stocks? I picked up a handful of parts from Steve's Gunz, looks like they have stocks. Steve's Gunz |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 4:40:19 PM EDT
[#37]
Here’s a Marlin 1895 .45-70 that I shortened to 12.5”. Bought it with a damaged muzzle and barrel, so why not?
Threaded; still need to get a can for it. 
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Posted: 6/16/2023 6:23:58 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here’s a Marlin 1895 .45-70 that I shortened to 12.5”. Bought it with a damaged muzzle and barrel, so why not? Threaded; still need to get a can for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2594/85531F1A-15E6-4385-93F5-89B47FC2130D-2664556.jpg Handy little gun! What's the capacity now? |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 6:32:47 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here’s a Marlin 1895 .45-70 that I shortened to 12.5”. Bought it with a damaged muzzle and barrel, so why not? Threaded; still need to get a can for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2594/85531F1A-15E6-4385-93F5-89B47FC2130D-2664556.jpg So how loud is that? |
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Posted: 6/18/2023 10:24:48 PM EDT
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@brachiosaur
That was the only thing which got me thinking of a barrel replacement versus the SBR conversion. This took it to 3+1 from the prior 4+1. But Marlin had gone under and replacement barrels, IF they could be found, were fetching as much as $500. Even with the stamp, this was a cheaper conversion. ZERO regrets. It rides in a leather scabbard I had made when I’m in bear or moose country, totes easily, points naturally, and is just downright enjoyable to shoot. I’ve taken it to a few MG shoots and it gets as much or more attention than some of the MGs! @alaskanfire You know when it goes off, but it’s by no means my loudest firearm by any stretch. |
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Posted: 6/18/2023 10:43:38 PM EDT
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I asked because a friend had a ported guide gun and it was obnoxious.
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Posted: 6/21/2023 9:13:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I asked because a friend had a ported guide gun and it was obnoxious. That’d be an interesting comparison. But I also own a Lahti, so it’s all relative. 
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Posted: 7/1/2023 3:21:03 PM EDT
[#43]
The Chiappa mare's leg is pretty damn sexy.
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Posted: 7/26/2023 9:33:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Chiappa mare's leg is pretty damn sexy. Chiappa also has a sku for a 12" SBR 86 takedown model....looks nice to me. How are Chiappa rifles? Chiappa 
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Posted: 7/27/2023 8:22:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chiappa also has a sku for a 12" SBR 86 takedown model....looks nice to me. How are Chiappa rifles? Chiappa https://edi.chiappafirearms.com/immagini/920.369-prodotti_immagini_immagine2_955.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The Chiappa mare's leg is pretty damn sexy. Chiappa also has a sku for a 12" SBR 86 takedown model....looks nice to me. How are Chiappa rifles? Chiappa https://edi.chiappafirearms.com/immagini/920.369-prodotti_immagini_immagine2_955.jpg I like my Chiappa takedown Alaskan but I believe you can only get the short barrel models in Canada as they aren’t SBRs there. At least that’s what I was told when I asked Taylor’s |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 4:31:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If Henry ever puts out a Big Boy Mares Leg with a side loading gate It would make a great SBR project. They do now. https://www.henryusa.com/handguns/big-boy-mares-leg-side-gate/ |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 12:32:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/28/2023 3:56:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryThis. Love Henry rifles, do not love brass. |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 4:56:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Love Henry rifles, do not love brass. Right? You have the Ranch Hand....sexy  then the Chiappa Mare's Leg...drop dead sexy  Aaaand the Henry that rides the short bus to the range...  ETA anyone with an SBR'd Rossi Ranch Hand; what's the OAL? |
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Posted: 8/20/2023 3:57:00 AM EDT
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Here are my Winchester "Trappers" with 15" barrels exempt from NFA due to age:
- 1873 in 44 WCF made in 1881 (odd factory configuration - see Cody Letter) - 1892 in 25-20 WCF made in 1912 - 1894 in 30 WCF made in 1911  
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