Harve Curry
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I hunt and shoot paper with mine. It was made in 1886, medium frame, and has double set triggers. I got it as a basket case, no wood, and a completely shot out 40-60 bore. Relined to 45-70 by Robert West (retired) , Fajen walnut, checkering by Sterling Davies, gunsmithing work by Tom McCool. Smith Ladder rear sight.
On good day I have shot 1 1/2" groups with it at 100 yards using WW cast bullet from the Lyman 330gr HP mold.
Here's a picture of the 1881 Marlin & me with the last deer I shot with it, 165 yards:
On good day I have shot 1 1/2" groups with it at 100 yards using WW cast bullet from the Lyman 330gr HP mold.
Here's a picture of the 1881 Marlin & me with the last deer I shot with it, 165 yards:
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