Marlin 1895 Frankenstein.

[380Mike]

I just saw this "free giveaway" for a Marlin 1895. YEAH BUDDY! Sign me up. Wait, it's modernized? I'm sorry, if this is modern, I'll pass.
What are the opinions on this one? Grab it or pass it?

 

[Michigan Slim]

Free barrel and receiver! Shatcan the rest.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Landfill fodder.

 

[Mgderf]

Wood and steel, wood and steel...

 

[Winamac]

Free barrel and receiver! Shatcan the rest.

YES^^^^^^^^^^^This

 

[snapping turtle]

Trade bait the way it is.

I could see turning that into a 1950's 1970's 35 rem SC and a 1960's 39a a brick of 22's and a couple boxes of 35 rem and a little cash for gas tank.

Some people have to have the new look. Plus have you seen the price tag on new ruger 1895.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

 

[Thor]

I didn't know that 'modernized' meant ruined.

 

[tomcat13]

If that's 45-70 Govt as I suspect it is-Whoever Shoots it better have a Good Dental Plan, because it Will knock all their Fillings Loose!
Hard Pass Here.

 

[MrSmitty]

I saw that, I entered the giveaway, and while I know I have a better chance of getting struck by lightning, If I won...I put wood furniture on it like God intended.....all that hi tech gee gaw stuff on levers makes me cringe.....YMMV

 

[VERT]

It’s ugly but otherwise looks like a fine truck gun to me.

 

[Dog1]

Dear Lord that is hideous

 

[Cavman]

Would i buy it? No. Would i take it of i won it? Sure would.

 

[Leadeye]

Lever guns sure have gotten popular, prices reflect this. Origonal Winchester 1892 shooters, probably my favorite, are unbelievably expensive these days.

 

[bgcatty]

Why do people do this Frankenstein routine on a classic firearm?
Seriously?

 

[380Mike]

Would i buy it? No. Would i take it of i won it? Sure would.

I would probably take it if I won it. I probably would also not brag about having it either.

 

[380Mike]

Now this is a Frankenstein I would love to own.

 

[zoglog]

My dad hated my modern Henry until he tried it. Look at that face, you’ll like it more than you care to admit!

 

[Michigan Slim]

He's holding it on the wrong shoulder.

 

[zoglog]

He's holding it on the wrong shoulder.

But he still liked it