For Sale Marlin 1895SBL 45-70

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OK, here's the deal. This is going to be a half-arse sale thread much like I made a half-arse attempt at making this rifle perform for me.

This is the item offered: https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-1895-big-bore/model-1895sbl

I am not a gunsmith but this rifle has never shot big bore custom rounds well for me (Buffalo Bore etc). In fact, it straight pisses me off. Now, don't get me wrong, I have killed a bear with it - it is as or more accurate than expected but leaves something to be desired when cycling rounds over 300 GR. There are approximately 75 rounds through the gun. I can no longer troubleshoot this and I don't have the time, patience or willingness to deal with it - I am deep in work right now and just too tired with a big trip coming up next month. I will say that the rifle is 95% (or more) and that I will stand behind anything that I represent with any of you in direct messages or necessary phone calls (to the extent that I will offer up more annoyance and take it back if i am in any way deemed to not be forthright). Rack it hard it works, try to work the lever gently in a tree stand and it jams (have to push round back, then in with a knife before shooting). It's completely silly and I am sure an easy fix for one of you.

SO, with all of that out of the way, this rifle is super cool and I will be buying a new one but am simply not inclined to deal with what it will take to get this thing cycling like butter. Likely a person with patience or time will suffice to create a resolution since it is virtually new. As such, $650, no BS and I will deal with driving it to the LGS and having them ship to your FFL at your transfer cost).

There is currently a Trijicon Green dot on it that I would be open to selling for half off of msrp if you want it (I want magnification on the next one).

Cheers,

Andrew

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Which trijicon is it? I have been kicking around the idea of getting one
 
if @thriller isnt interested in the trijicon, I may be interested depending on model and price.

thanks!
 
yep... thats the trijicon MRO (micro rifle optic).. its a prism sight that competes with the aimpoint micros

great sight for AR's and other Picatinny railed rifles (like your 45-70)...

I was hopeful you were selling an RMR. trijicons low profile reflex sight.. ive been thinking about one of those or a leupold reflex for one of my DG rifles..

Thanks!
 
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Rifle sold, pending funds with a back-up in place.

Optic remains available.
 
Could you please post a picture of the Trijicon?
 
Damn, great grab for whoever ended up getting this gun! A 1895 SBL for $650 is a steal. If I had seen this sooner I'd have jumped on it the moment I saw it :)
 
Damn, great grab for whoever ended up getting this gun! A 1895 SBL for $650 is a steal. If I had seen this sooner I'd have jumped on it the moment I saw it :)
Jump on the 458 I have for sale. Will make a killer platform for a rebuild or shoot as is (which is basically unfired). I may be one of the weird ones that think just about nothing is worth more than 2/3 of what someone pays for it when you don't have a warranty
 
Jump on the 458 I have for sale. Will make a killer platform for a rebuild or shoot as is (which is basically unfired). I may be one of the weird ones that think just about nothing is worth more than 2/3 of what someone pays for it when you don't have a warranty

That's a beautiful rifle. If I didn't already have a .458 Lott I would probably consider it.
 

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