Widder, SASS #59054

Whisky, I got a couple of springs I can send you. Actually, I can send you 2 of those springs PLUS a longer, aftermarket spring that you can cut and size to your preference if you prefer. Send me a PM with your address and I will mail on Monday. EDIT: Lumpy's gunsmith rule #1: keep your screws tightened. Widder's gunsmith rule #2: Keep a good magnet/magnet bowl on your gun bench. ..........Widder

True story. Ya oughta see the size of the fish that was caught using that grasshopper as bait. ..........Widder

YES, this will work perfect if all you want to do is hold the safety in place. But is you want the safety to manipulate ON/OFF, the spring and ball is needed. ..........Widder

Whisky, any small spring that will fit into that hole will work....... and I probably have some because those size springs are similar to the ejector and extractor springs on the Henry .22 rifles. As mentioned above, you still must have the detent ball and set screw. Do you have those? If I have those size springs, I'll be glad to mail you a couple........ free. I gotta get down to my basement this afternoon and check. I'll get back with you. Dont forget to let us know if you still have the little ball and set screw. ..........Widder

Howdy REV. Indeed, your Marlin should have many years of life still left. I'll send you a PM with my phone number......or if you prefer, I will be glad to call you. ..........Widder

Sounds like another 'twisty' to me. ..........Widder

17 DAYS TILL INAUGURATION. ...........Widder

Batten the hatches and tie down everything that ain't welded to the bulkhead. Bring on the snow. The ATV is gassed up, and knobby tires will take me anywhere. ..........Widder

On a side note concerning muzzle brakes (same as porting). I own two .460 Rowlands. These are sup'd up 1911's in the .45 ACP realm. .460 Rowlands use muzzle brakes to enhance their functioning AND..... to help reduce recoil and lesson the 'smack' in your hand when firing them. Anyhow, the company strongly suggest NOT to fire these 1911's without the muzzle brake. I thought I would remove one of mine and see just how much 'recoil' a 'brakeless' .460 Rowland generates. To put it lightly, I could only fire 3 rounds without the brake. It hurt. With the brake, I can shoot dozens of hot rounds with no issues of painful recoil or intimidation. Muzzle brakes and porting works. ..........Widder

I've had a couple firearms Mag-Na-Ported. One was a Marlin 1895 in 45-70. The barrel was cut to 18" and they put 4 ports in it. Very professional work. It was a long, long time ago and cost didn't seem bad to me back then. The other is one of my Ruger SBH 'Hunter' models in .45 Colt. The barrel is cut to 5.5" and ported by Mag-Na-Port. I dont remember the cost but I can perceive some reduction in recoil 'flip', but more so I can detect less 'smack' in my hand from that recoil. How much reduction, I've never tried to monitor it. My Hunters shoot those 'hot' loads listed in this thread and it seems the hotter the ammo, the greater the effect of the ported systems. ..........Widder

Dan, I've thought about getting me a .480 Ruger SBH, but haven't committed yet. Because I got so much stuff for .45 calibers, I'm leaning towards a .454 Ruger SBH Bisley. I've also thought about a short barreled S&W 500 mag. Expensive. TN Williams has one and I've thought about a 'midnite requisition' on it...... if you know what I mean..... P.S. Dont tell him. He'll never miss it! Decisions, decisions! ..........Widder

For my hot loads....... NO, I haven't loaded up nor tested any 'hot' stuff using .45 Colt brass. All the load data I have tested used Starline .454 Casull brass with small primer pocket. The reason I specify 'small primer pocket' is because I've read that some original Casull brass had large primer pockets. ..........Widder

Hey ALPO, are you sure those weren't 'mountain oysters'......... ..........Widder

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YEP..... except with no onion. Moma was a country girl and could surely cook. She knew how to pick out good oysters at the fish market. She would also fry a few cause me and Dad loved em with the soup. I dont think I've ever had em 'smoked'. May have to try those next. ..........Widder

I've had oysters prepared 3 different ways: Oyster soup. Mom made it EVERY Christmas. It was a creamy soup with real oysters cooked in the soup. Fried Oysters. My 2nd favorite type. Raw. On the 1/2 shell, cold........... and my least favorite although still good. EDIT: reading all these post has 'flung a craven on me'. I might have to visit the local restaurant and get me some oyster treats. ..........Widder

I get those ALL the time. Plus card charges of which I dont have a card. And the list goes on and on. I NEVER reply....... I quickly delete. ..........Widder

'Google' tells us that 23,000 American soldiers died in this month long battle. Such sacrifice that all of them made, even the survivors of that horrible weather. ..........Widder

A little 'Widder' history: About 15 or so years ago, a Cowboy name 'Widdermaker Hill' modified some of the internals of his .38 Marlin 1894. At that time, other Cowboys had nicknamed him.... 'Widder'. (short for Widowmaker). The Carrier inside the 1894 is the heart of the mod and it functioned so flawlessly (all the time) that some of the 1873 rifle shooters started calling it a 'Widdermatic'. Thats how it got its name. Basically, the carrier is cut to allow the bullet to sit at an angle AND a slight slant...... and in more recent years, the front area of the carrier is modified to 'cradle' the bullet a little different than its factory position. These mods eliminate certain 'speed limits' within the action and also allow the 1894 to reliably function using most bullet styles AND eliminates critical OAL restrictions. More about the 'Widdermatic and Widdermajik' can be found on Marauders website. I will also post a little video on the Widdermajik and Widdermatic below. Hope you enjoy. ..........Widder (on the 1st rifle display, note the OAL of those rounds shown on the table. That particular rifle has a 'timing curve' built into the carrier)

I actually saw that serial number Marlin in his shop. Small world, aint it. ..........Widder

This thread has turned out to be a very nice Christmas present for many of us to enjoy. Thanks for those pics and history, LH. Here in E. TN, we could make a Godzilla movie using those bucks. ..........Widder

Very Nice, TOTJ. And Merry Christmas to you from all of us here in E. Tennessee, where its a balmy 30 degrees..... ..........Widder. (Walking In A Widder Wonderland)

SLATER (Slaters In-House-Guns) is actively working on Marlins. His cowboy name is also Slater and his real name is Eric Slater, Louisville, TN. If requested, Slater is also familiar with the angle/slant feed (Widdermatic) modification. and he is an excellent trigger smith. Its o.k. for me to list it because its a listed business number: 865 / 591-5129 I don't know if Longhunter is still working on Marlins but his work is excellent. ..........Widder

Call your rich 'cousin in law' and tell him what you need. Just call the local DQ in Murfreesboro to find him. ..........Widder

Some of your hot .45 Colt loads in your rifle will probably equal or exceed .454 Casull loads in your brothers revolver. If you can chronograph your 'stuff', let us know how it performed. ..........Widder