What to do to a new 45-70 Marlin?

Started by Major E A Sterner, February 14, 2007, 05:51:59 PM

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Major E A Sterner

February 14, 2007, 05:51:59 PM
Howdy Y'all,
I'll be getting a Marlin 45-70 Cowboy next week and was wondering what if any modifications I might have to do to it to slick it up. I have worked on 66's 73's & 92's but no Marlins.
Thanks in advance
Respectfully,Major E.A. Sterner
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Gold Canyon Kid

#1
February 14, 2007, 09:38:31 PM
Send it to Longhunter.

Silver Creek Slim

#2
February 14, 2007, 10:29:49 PM
Shoot it.  ;)

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Major E A Sterner

#3
February 16, 2007, 09:08:23 AM
Quote from: Gold Canyon Kid on February 14, 2007, 09:38:31 PM
Send it to Longhunter.

I'm kinda Old School in if I can do it myself, I'm not gunna pay someone else ta do it fer me
;)
Respectfully,Major E.A. Sterner
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Montana Slim

#4
February 16, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
Agree with the "Shoot it" thought!
and will add.....
Possible enhancements to me might be smoothing the trigger a bit....maybe adding or changing sights, or modifications to make it fit me better, look more "old"-west, etc.

Enjoy, Sounds like fun!
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Silver Creek Slim

#5
February 16, 2007, 12:34:02 PM
You may want to lighten the hammer spring 'cuz they are heavier than they need to be. There are a few outfits that offer lighter springs. I have one that was made in 1978. The hammer is quite heavy. I don't notice it in competition, but do when I'm plinking.

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ggeilman

#6
February 16, 2007, 05:35:37 PM
Actually the hammer spring on some is too light and it has been known to affect accuracy. 3 washers are recommended to tighten it up if it does. There is a complete proceedure on it posted on Marlinsowners forum. Garrett of Garrett ammunition found the problem on some of the 45/70's.

http://www.marlinowners.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=17749
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