45-70 lever-show me yours!

[Axis II]

45-70/hunting gun questions?

i've deer hunted for about 14 years now and always use synthetic stocks because of ohios crazy weather in December.

I currently own a cva 45-70 single shot but the marlin lever guns are calling my name pretty hard.

my concern is the wood stock during December with rain and snow. whats your thoughts on the situation?

wood or synthetic?

 

[Axis II]

I'm getting in the mood where I think I need another gun. I have a cva 45-70 single shot which is okay but its got the weird stock. I'm looking at marlin 45-70govt I see things online saying find a used JM stamped gun but i've never really been one to buy used.

I also see they come in a carbine, strait stock, pistol grip stock, etc.

whats so wrong with the Remington marlin guns.

show me yours. looking for different setups to help make a decision.

 

[Joshua M.]

From what I have seen, the new ones have a terrible fit and finish, and crappy wood. Don't know that they shoot any worse, but sure look cheaper. For about $125 more, Henry makes a beautiful lever...just wish they'd polish the barrel and receiver.

 

[Robert]

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895GSBL.asp

 

[eastbank]

my 1973 marlin 45-70 was bought because the serial is the same as my dad,s birth date boo1920. i have had no problems hunting in the rain-snow with wood, if the finish has been applied right a day hunting in the rain-snow with a cleaning when done hunting.eastbank.

 

[Axis II]

I never knew they had a synthetic model. the reason I'm attracted to it is the nice wood stock.

 

[az_imuth]

Here's a Browning 1886 SRC in 45-70. I haven't had it out hunting. Mainly got it just because it was the first caliber of center-fire rifle I shot as a kid...and I remember that day well. I take it out ever now and then when someone shows an interest in shooting it, or when I just want to put a few rounds through it for fun. It's been quite accurate out to around 50 yds, but haven't shot it any further than that. Very well built, quality piece.

 

[SwaneeSR]

Boy. I admit I have two synthetic, stainless bolt deer rifles. However, for some reason lever gun means walnut to me. They are pretty.

.45-70 must pack a bit of a wallop.


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[ericuda]

Just got my 1895 guide gun a month or so ago. Yes wood isn't finished in high gloss and trigger is a little rough but for 5 bills I won't complain. Wood and blued steel have been around for ages and with proper care will not be a problem in any weather. They offer a stainless version for 150 more but I would rather use that difference for a better sight. Sure is addictive and hope you reload.

 

[jmr40]

I don't think Marlin offers the 1895 in synthetic. The only aftermarket synthetics made for Marlins are either a VERY cheap option or a high end stock that will cost more than the rifle. The rifle in Roberts link is a laminated wood stock painted.

With the 2 piece stocks and their design lever guns stocks are less effected by atmospheric conditions than bolt guns. As temperature, humidity and altitude change any piece of wood will expand and contract.

On bolt guns where the action and recoil lug are in direct contact with the stock it can create huge differences in point of impact. On levers the buttstock is bolted to a tang and the forend is simply hanging from the barrel. Changes there are not going to make as much difference.

On that rifle I'd stay with walnut. The laminated stocks weigh a ton and there are no viable options for synthetic that I've ever found. It wouldn't make much difference on this rifle anyway.

 

[Jackal]

This JM Marlin was mine at one time, probably should have kept it:

 

[matrem]

Ordered this Henry H010AW about two months ago from one of the local dealers and just picked it up about a week ago.

Pleased with it thus far, but time will tell just how well their version of all weather holds up.

I'm not aware of any new 1895 stainless Marlins for sale either.

 

[ericuda]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ucts_id/57852/Marlin+1895SBL+45-70+SSLaminate

 

[Axis II]

How about strait stock vs pistol? Why the difference? Only been able to handle a pistol stock. I understand walnut being 2 pieces and not swelling l, etc but would rain be able to penetrate the wood?

 

[bikemutt]

Here's a couple of mine. On top is a 2006 Trapper in .357 magnum, below is a 2002 or so Guide Gun 45/70 converted to pistol grip. I noticed a very nice looking 45/70 at a LGS the other day, blued but almost parkerized with a synthetic stock that looked pretty woods-ready, it is current production but appeared as if it was well made.

 

[matrem]

Thanks eric,
Meant to say synthetic 1895s, not stainless 1895s.

 

[dickydalton]

Here's my JM ported, with the AO ghost ring and a QD quick release mounted scope. And yes, a happy trigger makes them better!

 

[1895gunner]

Here is on of my Marlin 1895G's in 45/70 and one of the Marlin 1895GS.





Here is a pic with an Outfitter 444, two 1895G's, one 1895GS & one 1895M - 450 Marlin.



1895gunner

 

[ericuda]

1895, very nice. Has the scope ever gave you a kiss.

Speaking of op, I prefer a straight stock. Seems to transfer recoil better.

 

[RunninLate]

Here is a picture of my 3 level guns, the top one is a 1960 Winchester 30-30, the middle one is a new Marlin 45-70 and the bottom one is a 1962 Marlin 39A Mountie.



Like to 45-70 so much, here is another one picked up a couple weeks after the Marlin 1885

 

[Llama Bob]

They're both in .45-90, but they'll fire .45-70 so they count



The top one's a Browning 1886 with a custom stock. The bottom one is a Browning 1885. Both started life as .45-70s that got reamed out. The 1885 isn't to pleasant to shoot with hot loads, but the 1886 has a limbsaver nitro and is mega-heavy (24" octagon barrel + full length mag tube) so it's quite tolerable.

The 1886 has gotten Skinner peep sights since this picture.

Now where's that cape buffalo?

 

[Reloadron]

Wood or synthetic really matters not to me. Now as far as the aesthetics go I will always want wood in a lever gun. With the recent changes in Ohio's deer hunting gun laws it opened quite a few doors. Lever guns (and other guns) chambered in cartridges like 45-70 as well as 44 Magnum, 444 Marlin and a host of others make for some nice choices. I dragged this 444 Marlin all over West Virginia when I actively hunted and the weather was never an issue. Following a day of getting the gun wet you clean the gun and after the season you clean it well including below the wood line.



Ron

 

[beag_nut]

Ain't this interesting, at least to me? Anybody remember the first season of "Longmire" TV series? They introduced the .45-70 as a murder weapon, and said that it should be easy to track down because it "was an antique caliber" and not used much nowadays. Wow, did they get that wrong!!!

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Ain't this interesting, at least to me? Anybody remember the first season of "Longmire" TV series? They introduced the .45-70 as a murder weapon, and said that it should be easy to track down because it "was an antique caliber" and not used much nowadays. Wow, did they get that wrong!!!

I still chuckle about that episode... every time I shoot my Marlin 95 Cowboy rifle, or my Sharps or the trapdoor carbine.

 

[yzguy87]

I wouldn't hesitate to take a wood and blued steel gun in Ohio woods in the winter. Just be sure to dry, clean and oil and you should be fine.