Frankly, I hadn't even considered the ammo. You could lose all your guns to theft or fire, I guess, and have your ammo storage elsewhere.
Which rifles would you replace with the same thing?
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Frankly, I hadn't even considered the ammo. You could lose all your guns to theft or fire, I guess, and have your ammo storage elsewhere.
You have multiple home defense firearms? Live in a bad area of town do you?
.308 Norma
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Sorry about that. Yeah, my wife of 50 years definitely wouldn't "tease" me if I had a 16 year-old girlfriend named "Norma" now. As I said, my "girlfriend's" (my wife's) name is Barbara.
Sorry about that. Yeah, my wife of 50 years definitely wouldn't "tease" me if I had a 16 year-old girlfriend named "Norma" now. As I said, my "girlfriend's" (my wife's) name is Barbara.
I doubt the girlfriend's father would be that impressed either.
earlthegoat2
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Nah, the 1894CSBL is pretty interesting. 1894=Marlin short action; or pistol/revolver cartridge rifle
C=carbine. Also, in this instance, 1894C means .357 Magnum chamber. A bit interesting among 1894s since there are also 44 mags and 45 Colts produced as well but most of those are a rifle configuration.
S=either stainless or safety. In this instance the rifle has both but I think the S actually stands for stainless here.
BL=big loop lever.
Those letters mean it is an uncommon item and very different than any old Marlin lever gun.
I would see why an exact replacement would be the wish.
Hugger-4641
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I would have to replace my Model 94 AE 30-30, been hunting with that for 37yrs now, it's like a part of my arm. I would also have to replace my 1100 12ga for the same reason.
My X-bolt Pro 300wm and my custom Ar-15 would also have to be replaced. It wouldn't have to be an exact copy, but I can't do without a 10/22 carbine either.
My X-bolt Pro 300wm and my custom Ar-15 would also have to be replaced. It wouldn't have to be an exact copy, but I can't do without a 10/22 carbine either.
marksman13
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I’d build another 6.8 SPC identical to my favorite pig hunting rifle. I’d find another Ruger No. 1 RSI in 30-06. Outside of that, I could go in a different direction on basically every other firearm I own at this point. For some reason I feel kinda sad typing that.
gotboostvr
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I'd replace all my guns, but I don't think I'd get the exact same models.
At least I wouldn't hunt them down.
I'd like another 357 Rossi 92, but I'm not locked into a blued, 20" SRC. I'd probably prefer a 16" SS model.
I'd be happy with another Rem 700 308, but would prefer something with a little shorter barrel and AI mags, so maybe another 700, but a different model (or a Bergara?)
I'd definitely build a different AR15 as I'm considering it anyways (currently an 18", thinking about a P&W'd 14.5 LW). Same with my AR10 (currently a 20" Hbar, would like a 18" LW).
I do really like my 280rem Stainless Abolt, but unless another falls into my lap, I would probably just rebarrel a 700 to 280AI like I was planning before I got a deal on the Abolt.
As far as handguns go, I'd be looking to replace my 3" M65, but my 625JM and Colt Wiley Clapp LW Commander could be replaced with similar models and I'd be content.
Nothing would replace my 686-0, I'd probably buy a new one and have it tuned up.
My 19-3 I mostly keep around for sentimental reasons so I doubt I'd bother replacing it.
For my CZ P01, I'd probably grab a suppressor ready model instead of the normal version.
My vintage 1100, I'd most likely just get another Mossberg 500 instead.
At least I wouldn't hunt them down.
I'd like another 357 Rossi 92, but I'm not locked into a blued, 20" SRC. I'd probably prefer a 16" SS model.
I'd be happy with another Rem 700 308, but would prefer something with a little shorter barrel and AI mags, so maybe another 700, but a different model (or a Bergara?)
I'd definitely build a different AR15 as I'm considering it anyways (currently an 18", thinking about a P&W'd 14.5 LW). Same with my AR10 (currently a 20" Hbar, would like a 18" LW).
I do really like my 280rem Stainless Abolt, but unless another falls into my lap, I would probably just rebarrel a 700 to 280AI like I was planning before I got a deal on the Abolt.
As far as handguns go, I'd be looking to replace my 3" M65, but my 625JM and Colt Wiley Clapp LW Commander could be replaced with similar models and I'd be content.
Nothing would replace my 686-0, I'd probably buy a new one and have it tuned up.
My 19-3 I mostly keep around for sentimental reasons so I doubt I'd bother replacing it.
For my CZ P01, I'd probably grab a suppressor ready model instead of the normal version.
My vintage 1100, I'd most likely just get another Mossberg 500 instead.
redneck2
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I see that most here would not replace with the same direct replacement. Which makes me wonder why so many say they’d never sell a gun. Hmmm
sarduy
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No, not at all, it’s not the greatest but I can’t complain.
when it comes to home defense, and this is something i teach, there’s no such thing as one gun do it all and I’ll touch on that briefly…
Glock 19, good capacity for ccw not so much power
AR/AK Great power and capacity but not great if you live in an apartment with neighbors next wall.
shotgun, awesome home defense, low capacity not really small woman friendly.
bolt action rifle/revolver slower reload and lower capacity.
Now, all those guns work great as Home Defense, but they all fit a different role. An urban apartment will benefit from a shotgun and pistol, a rural home from a carbine and someone living next to bear/tiger/bigfoot country might want a high power rifle, Home Defense doesn’t have to be from People, it can be from Animal/Wildlife. You can live in a zero crime area but have a 1,100lb bear try to enter your house to eat you and your family because your dog barked at her cubs.
Now to answer your question, Yes i do have multiple “Home Defense” weapons for different purpose, from Bear/Alligators attacks, home invasion to Riots my family is well trained and have multiple resources available at any given time. You don’t need to be in a bad area to be prepared. You can have one or five. Just meke sure you train
.308 Norma
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The only thing I can figure is those that say they'd never sell a gun are not the same people that claim they would not replace any gun they have with the "same direct replacements. Nothing else makes any sense to me. But then again, never selling a gun no matter what has never made any sense to me either.
Hokkmike
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I have a Marlin Cowboy Limited Special Edition but I see those are NOT what you are talking about.
.45Coltguy
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Yikes! Hope that never happens. Tough call, but, I'd look real hard replacing my 1964 Sako Finnbear in .270 Win. That rifle is utterly reliable and the most accurate big game rifle I've EVER owned. Everything else could probably be easily replaced. Not that Sako.
earlthegoat2
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Those are really neat rifles too. I have an 1895CB that is a joy to shoot.
someguy2800
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I think there are a lot of people that are not savvy with the internet or doing business online and don’t know a lot of other gun collectors so their only other obvious option is to consign it at a retail store. That of course is an unattractive option because they get a cut and if it doesn’t sell you get it back with dings and dents from morons handling it. Just becomes easier to hold onto it. I sell anything I don’t want on armslist or gunbroker or sometimes trade.
I am picking up whatever I have in reach when the crisis(fight) starts. At the point of the fight, what I have ready to hand is my one defensive firearm (or edged weapon, etc.). Now, if I have time for a cup of coffee and a casual saunter out to my gun safe, then one or two of those guns suddenly become defensive firearms, otherwise they are just a collection of guns. If I have time for a second cup of coffee, I will wander over to my body armor and dress for a formal ball, but at that point, I will probably be offensive rather than defensive.
If the largest considered threat in my area is rabid elephants, my ready-in-reach firearm will be my rabid elephant gun. If the threat turns out to be smaller, oh well, I will neutralize it with my rabid elephant gun.
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I'm not sure the original Marlin made the CSBL. I think it was created in the last couple years of Remlin. It sure ticks all the boxes I like in a 21st century styled .357 lever gun.
I'm not sure the original Marlin made the CSBL. I think it was created in the last couple years of Remlin. It sure ticks all the boxes I like in a 21st century styled .357 lever gun.
The CSBL certainly didn't exist in Brophy's Marlin book, which is copyrighted in 1989. I don't have any Marlin catalogs that cover between 1989 and Remlin to check.
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I’d probably go back to my Ruger Hawkeye in 7mm-08, hopefully the new one would shoot as accurate as the old one. I’d also like another sporterized m96 mauser but the guy who did the work on that is no longer with us so that wouldn’t pan out. He did a great job. I would buy some guns I past on and regretted it.
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Ooooh, I have been married way to long to get caught in that trap.
“Well, if you wouldn’t buy another one, you don’t need that one, now do you?”
I have a number that are irreplaceable or ‘there isn’t another one of “this” rifle’ but everything I have is for sale, prices vary a lot though.
danez71
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Most of them I'd probably replace with the same or close to the same.
The most likely exception Id look at 1st is my 10/22s - I'd probably get 1 TD 16" bull barrel to replace
Ooooh, I have been married way to long to get caught in that trap.
“Well, if you wouldn’t buy another one, you don’t need that one, now do you?”
I have a number that are irreplaceable or ‘there isn’t another one of “this” rifle’ but everything I have is for sale, prices vary a lot though.
The answer to the question is "I have to buy one to evaluate it and see if it's good."
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To that, she would say, she has been married long enough to not buy that one.
Well, something married men have to live with. Them's the breaks.
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As one who very seldom sells a gun… selling them is a bit of a PITA. It’s also not financially necessary, thank goodness, and I like guns so don’t mind having more than a few around. But really, there is always that nagging question: “what if the replacement is not as good as the one I have now? Finding another one of these would be almost impossible.”
I’m much less opposed to selling a gun if I have already acquired its successor and found it to be clearly superior. But, I also do my research before buying in the first place so I’m very happy with most of my guns and don’t feel the need to upgrade them. But I might not feel the same way if I had a fat insurance payout and had to start over.
In fact, thinking some more about it, I would definitely not replace my guns 1:1 if I had a loss and insurance settlement.
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