gunoholic

[Major 2]

And its not the first cost, (the gun);
I reload for my milsurps 30/40 ,303, 30'06, 7.62 , 8MM Lebel - and a goodly number of small arms 32/20 up to 45 Colt., ACP & Auto Rim.
I'd have to get 38/40 dyes, brass etc., thought I would not be opposed to do so 

Thing is the gun is at fair price, And I think I need to look some harder at it.
I did not get to inspect the bore, nor did I find out when it was manufactured.
So, all in I be at about a grand.... Gun, dies, brass, bullets yada yada !

Now 'IF" I were to trade something  but what  , I'm pretty much settled with what I have.

BUT the big BUT, I'm thinking and that is "the prangs" of the affliction, I have 

[Coal Creek Griff]

I  have been in similar situations before. One option is to figure out a way to pay for the rifle, then add the components, dies, etc. as funds allow. Just owning a classic rifle like that is an honor; being able to shoot it can come along later. Just a thought...

Griff

[Baltimore Ed]

I know how you feel Major, I've passed on guns that were a nice piece, would want to shoot it, had the funds but didn't want to add another caliber to the mix and didn't want to buy loaded ammo. I wouldn't hold it agen' ya if you passed. I do reload .38-40 for a pair of New Services a 7.5 and 4.5]. But am happy with my .45 marlins.

[Major 2]

Ed, I have a Classic Limited JM Marlin in 32/20.
And a Winchester 73 made in 1891 also in 32/20, Griff, so I'm already down the reloading rabbit hole

I'll check with my LGS, if it is his to sell then perhaps, I'll put it on layaway or wrangle a trade.
Of Course, after I examine it further.

This truly is an affliction 

[DeaconKC]

Lemme look, I might have some .38-40 dies around here somewhere for you...

[Major 2]

Well, I went back, and I took a grand inspection on the Marlin....

Sadly, both tangs had brazed repairs as both had been cracked. This was not apparent in the initial photos offered me. 

That turned out to be the deal breaker. Tig weld repairs and proper dressing perhaps....
But Bubba had been involved. 
Clearly, poorly repaired
Note: the cracks brazed (yellow arrows) and the washer use to repair the broken & missing end of the tang.

[Major 2]

The last post and condition of that Marlin threw cold water and dashed my fever ....some !
Even set in some remission...but

I'm in full prowl again I'm afraid, actively messing with the hunt again 
Nothing in particular, just enjoying the hunt....   

Half the fun is, the wonder of what will strike my fancy 

[Major E A Sterner]

I'm always finding myself one gun short of perfection in my collection (Hoard? Stockpile?heap?)

[Froogal]

Perfection in a collection? I do not consider myself to be a collector, but I still need just one more.

[Major 2]

It's like substance addiction..

[DeaconKC]

I can resist anything at this point...
PSSST, anybody got a Broomhandle Mauser?

[Major 2]

I can resist anything at this point...
PSSST, anybody got a Broomhandle Mauser?

I saw a Chinese Shansei Mauser C96 on the Cabella's gun library 

[DeaconKC]

Looks like I will be adding a S&W Model 25 in .45 ACP to the herd tomorrow. At least it is going on layaway.

[Silver Creek Slim]

Looks like I will be adding a S&W Model 25 in .45 ACP to the herd tomorrow. At least it is going on layaway.

I really like my 1917/1937.

Slim

[Major 2]

I like my 1917 too, I reload my used ACP brass and got some 1/2 clips off eBay.
Bought some new Auto Rim brass from Starline or Graf & Son, when it popped up in stock I don't recall now 
I'm looking forward to the photos of your new toy 

[DeaconKC]

I too, love the 1917s, got three already.

[RRio]

I just can't help myself.

[DeaconKC]

RRio, that is beautiful!
Well, I got the S&W today, it had Goodyears on it, but those got swapped out for some Altamonts when it got home.

[Major 2]

OH! My, that is just WOW!

I have been surfing eBay for Milsurp holsters to fill the gaps in Gun's I have without.
I scored a WW2 Husqvarna M07 holster.

I need to find a WW2 Enfield Web holster for my Tankers revolver 

[Silver Creek Slim]

Very nice, Deacon.

Slim