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Rebarrel Marlin Model-95

BergtrefferBergtreffer Member Posts: 629 ✭✭✭✭
edited November 2010 in Ask the Experts
I have a Marlin Model-95 in .45-70 caliber. Bought the rifle back in the early 1980s and have used it for deer and wild boar hunting. I have been thinking on rebarreling the action from its round barrel to an octagonal barrel, and also replacing the butt stock with an old fashioned crescent shaped stock. Does anyone know if I can purchase something like a 26 inch octagonal barrel from Marlin? I know that I can get a crescent butt stock and steel or brass heel plate from an outfit in Texas.
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  • Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,383 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Cowboy model has a 26" octagon barrel.
    At one time Marlin would change barrels for you.
    Call 'em up.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,045 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I dout marlin will sell you a barrel, but as suggested they might chang it for you. also ask them about replacement wood as they sell stocks reasonably. I did something similar with a m-94, in .44 mag. and after selling the take off parts I came out almost even.
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,239 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    I've had the same thought for a couple years, but can't locate(or get a price on) a barrel either. Just a couple months ago I realized that if I can find a factory barrel, by the time I buy the barrel(which will be $300 I'm sure), magazine tube, and stock/forearm, and by the time I pay for labor to change the barrel, I'll have $500-$550 in it. I will be money ahead to just buy a complete "cowboy" for $600-$650.
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  • BergtrefferBergtreffer Member Posts: 629 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Drifter, thank you for the logic of the proposal. I do realize the practical logic of simply buying a new Marlin CB rather than putting all the expense into the 22 inch barrelled Marlin. I just may have to "bit the bullet" on this one. I really like [:)] octagonal barrels on lever action rifles.
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,239 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Bergtreffer
    I really like [:)] octagonal barrels on lever action rifles.
    Me too. My '95 is a mid- late 70s? vintage that I bought used in 1982. I have had the dream of a long octagonal barrel since I bought it. In the mid '80s I spliced the magazine tube under the forearm, so it has a full length magazine now. I still may get a custom half round barrel complete with wedding ring if I get flush enough.[:p]
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