Auction find

[codytrucker]

I somehow managed to buy this at a local auction for what I think was a decent price , $800. I always wanted one , but never found one at the right time & price . I have a 92 winchester 25-20 that was barreled and refinished by P.O. Ackley , and loading dies , bullets and cases , so I am already set up as far as ammo go's .I know factory ammo is pretty cost prohibitive to shooting these . It's got some nice wood , with a few small nicks on it , but the metal is virtually factory perfect.

I think I am going to put a scope on it and have one scoped , one with opens .I dont much care for the safety. but it is what it is. There is a local company that makes replacement parts to fix that if I want to. So not a big deal.

 

[eastbank]

i think you got a very good deal on that marlin. i see them at public auctions around here at 1100-1300 USAD.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Nice -- 25-20s aren't so easy to find, and condition looks choice.

BTW, the LGS had a couple of nice Marlins about 3 weeks ago in .44 Mag and .45-70, both priced at $700. When I returned this Monday, the .44 was gone and price for the .45-70 had jumped to $1250.

 

[.45Coltguy]

As it says on the barrel, a "Classic" indeed. Great find.

 

[Pat Riot]

Very nice. Congratulations!

I love that short magazine. The wood on that forend has character.

 

[Frulk]

Nice gun, great caliber, excellent price.

 

[C.R.]

I gotta put some money away I really want a lever action rifle in 32/20 my Grandfather had one my uncle swiped it. I ended up with a few rounds of brass , and the portable reloading kit that went with it.

 

[codytrucker]

thank you .

I gotta put some money away I really want a lever action rifle in 32/20 my Grandfather had one my uncle swiped it. I ended up with a few rounds of brass , and the portable reloading kit that went with it.

I am always looking for one , too . My Grandmothers guest bedroom was my uncles gun collection room , and I think that's where I get my interest/taste in firearms from . He had several 32-20's from levers and pumps , to revolvers .

 

[Bigdog357]

Nice pick up, I have one as well, I need to dig it out and shoot it, it's been hiding in the safe for several years. I did manage to scratch up a pretty good supply of reloading materials, but it took me a while.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Like biscuits N gravy! A thing of beauty! Well Done. Be sure to do a little write up how she does for you. please

 

[tark]

I say this a lot...you STOLE it at that price! And the 25-20 is one of my favorite cartridges.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Nicey...... shoot well!!