Recent content by msp2640

Thank you! I didn't want to put a ton of money into it, as it's mostly just a range gun. Everything was basically a parts swap, although the grip frame is slightly "proud" of the cylinder frame currently. I did find a decent leather holster for it and have carried around the woods behind the...

I may have posted this S6 before, but today it's officially done. Cleaning up the reloading room, found a box with spare gun parts. Inside I found a long forgotten about steel ejector rod housing. Got it yrs ago for an early 3 screw 41, I was going to refinish, only to find out it wouldn't...

I think they were discontinued in 2017/8 or so, much to the dismay of 444 Marlin shooters, like myself. I bought 2 boxes from Bud's around then and went to order more and they were sold out, then noticed I couldn't find them anywhere. They were using those same bullets in their...

Gents - Looking for the final piece for a build. I know I can get one directly, but thought someone here may have one laying around for a project that didn't pan out. It's for my fancied up 44 SBH, trying to swap off the last bit of alloy on it! PM me if you have one available. Thanks, Bill in MA

I bought his Anniversary Blackhawk 44 Mag several years ago, when he listed it here, with his 722 number. I wound up with another and never fired his and it remained NIB, in my safe. Maybe 5 yrs later or so, I reached out to him and asked if he wanted it back. Said he wished he never let it...

TXTad....I guess this is a Jr version of your RSI. It's a 77/22M from a limited run several years ago. I agree with you on the asthetics part, especially if you have other rifles to fill your needs. Personal opinion is a huge variable scope just doesn't look "correct" on compact rifles. Not...

I have and enjoy both, but mine are different - a Marlin 444P with what I think is an 18" ported barrel, factory recoil pad and a Marlin 1895 Cowboy with the 26" barrel, factory buttplate, so it's not an apples to apple comparison. Both thump about the same with energetic handloads. 444 is fun...

Mike, I'll take the ammo. PM sent. Thanks, Bill in MA

Glad you got it sorted out and it didn't need gunsmith attention. Several years ago, I stumbled upon a basically new Marlin Cowboy 45/70 in a LGS. It came home with me and made it to the range about a week later. Much to my dismay, it would not fire - not even a primer strike. Had several...

Appreciate the help! Thanks, Bill in MA

I don't own the rifle to look at it, unfortunately! I know I've see these before, perhaps on an older Winchester or maybe it was on an earlier Ruger.

BorderGuard - Definitely a nice looking early model! I can't offer any help on what your searching for, as I had no idea there was a difference to the early ejector rods - Thanks for sharing that info. Bill in MA

Trying to put this out there for a new month! Thanks, Bill