Talk to me about 1907 vintage 1894 Marlin in .25-20

What are you going to use it for? .25-20 is a cool little round (at least I think so), I don’t have any, but I wouldn’t hesitate just because of the chambering. Of course, I would just be getting it for the coolness, not for bear hunting. If you want it for bear hunting, don’t get it.

Mars5l said:

Range fun only and to have an old rifle

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Then I suppose if you like it, you should get it!

I grew up shooting my grandfathers 25-20, and have a real soft spot for this classy little cartridge.
And have looked for a replacement for his for decades. Perhaps i will run into one
You may have guessed ....my vote is hell yea snap it up.

Howdy

I have a Winchester Model 1892 chambered for 25-20.

Sorry, I don't seem to have a photo of it.

A nice little cartridge, no where near the power of a 30-30. Don't forget, 30-30 was always loaded with Smokeless powder, and 30 gains of the old Semi-Smokeless powder packed considerably more punch than 20 grains of Black Powder, which is what 25-20 was originally loaded with.

P.S I have a Marlin Model 1894 chambered for 44-40. Originally made around 1895. No blue left on it, and the bore is pitted, but it still shoots great.

25-20 is a sweet little cartridge. Good for small game and pest control at iron sights range, and you could use it on a deer in a pinch with good shot placement. It’s also quieter compared to other .22 class centerfire rounds.

Check the bore well! I have found alot of .25-20 s have bad bores A very fun cartridge and cheap to reload for they love cast bullets !