Whalerman asked me in another thread, "Mistwolf, what is that model Marlin in the photo? It is nice." It was made for Davidson's and was the third LTD.
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Here are the other LTD models Davidson's had made. About 1000 or 1100 of each were made, from what I understand-
LTD I 24" half octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip, no checkering
LTD II 24" full octagon barrel, full magazine, pistol grip with checkering
LTD III 18.5" tapered octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip without checkering
LTD IV 24" full octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip, no checkering
LTD V 24" half octagon, full magazine, pistol grip with checkering
A few years ago I got serious about locating and acquiring an LTDIII as I have a weakness for octagon barrels on lever actions. At the time, I didn't know so few were made. One came up on for sale on the internet at good price and I had the cash on hand. Haven't shot it as much as I would like, but I'm hoping that's gonna change soon. Want to see how it'll do on hogs. Maybe, someday, I'll be able to use it to hunt elk and even bison. If I ever get to go on an African Safari, this is what I'm taking.
I have to agree with Whalerman- It's nice
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Here are the other LTD models Davidson's had made. About 1000 or 1100 of each were made, from what I understand-
LTD I 24" half octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip, no checkering
LTD II 24" full octagon barrel, full magazine, pistol grip with checkering
LTD III 18.5" tapered octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip without checkering
LTD IV 24" full octagon barrel, full magazine, straight grip, no checkering
LTD V 24" half octagon, full magazine, pistol grip with checkering
A few years ago I got serious about locating and acquiring an LTDIII as I have a weakness for octagon barrels on lever actions. At the time, I didn't know so few were made. One came up on for sale on the internet at good price and I had the cash on hand. Haven't shot it as much as I would like, but I'm hoping that's gonna change soon. Want to see how it'll do on hogs. Maybe, someday, I'll be able to use it to hunt elk and even bison. If I ever get to go on an African Safari, this is what I'm taking.
I have to agree with Whalerman- It's nice