[MT Callahan]

Alan,

I prefer the Marlin as well. The action is scaled to the pistol cartridges perfectly and is very easy to disassemble for cleaning (Am I always telling you this?). Of course a simple modification to the Marlin will allow you to use bullets other than the WFN design or standard weight jacketd bullets so thats a non-issue.

I purchased my Marlin last year as part of my 44 magnum combo gun master plan. If I had to pick between it and my Bisley Vaquero as my favorite of the team, the Marlin gets the vote. Its a great little gun. Of course I really like lever guns (Go rent John Wayne's Rio Bravo, its the best lever gun movie ever).

Don't let the cross bolt safety get you down. If you use it, as you should instead of grumbling about how it shouldn't be there, it has no draw backs. There's no need to haunt the guns shops looking for pre-safety versions. I like to buy new but a GOOD used gun is alright. As we discussed before, buyer beware.

Does this mean no 22 pistol? :biggrin:

 

[MT Callahan]

Alan,

What do standard 1894's in 45 Colt run in your neck of the woods? They should be &#36400.00 or less. The only trick is finding one on the shelf.

 

[MT Callahan]

Alan,

Thats highway robbery (or gunshop robbery maybe). 45's both long and short are everywhere in these parts. I'll keep my eyes peeled and let you know when one pops up. At the prices your talking about, a transfer would be worth the trouble. A stardard 20 inch version is what you want, right ?