Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Let me start by saying I would prefer a FTF in Texas and would give a discount for same. I'm not tech enough to post pictures here, but i can email some if you want. 73- Trapper Carbine, 5th gen short stroke, .357........$1000 87- Coyote Cap "drop 2".............................................$900 Marlin- competition, 38 spl, short stroked by someone, not sure who. The rest of the story: Bought this on the wire for $1500. Would not feed ammo reliably. No satisfaction from seller. Sent to Cowboy Carty( he did NOT SS it), said it was unshootable as it was, gave it the business, and now works much better(for another $300). Ran 200 thru it the other day, and had 4 or 5 glitches. Not too bad, but I need 0 glitches. So I'm gonna pass this one on to someone who might be able to make it work better, or doesn't mind a few glitches..................$1200......... 87 SPF Edited January 29, 2017 by Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Quote
Chili Ron Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Howdy, did you contact Widder? Could be interesting what he has to say. I don't speak for anyone but hey its winter.... Best CR Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 Resident Marlin magician. Get in touch with him. How does the Marlin hang up? Detail of ammo needed also. OLG Quote
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Posted January 27, 2017 Oh. At this point, I just want to be rid of it, now that it's working better, if not perfect. Too many bad memories associated with it. It was for my wife, and would now run pretty good, but that isn't good enough. I've already got a replacement that has thus far run perfectly. So, adios..... But thanks for the thought. Quote
Blackey Cole Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Iirc he only works on the rimfires versions Quote
Joe Breed Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 I'll take the 87. E-mail me at chief9bullie@comcast.net Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Iirc he only works on the rimfires versions ? ..........Widder Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Iirc he only works on the rimfires versions HUH? Why do you 'think' that? OLG Quote
Kid Rich Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 HUH? Why do you 'think' that? OLG You probably don't really want to know. kR Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 You probably don't really want to know. kR OH-But I truly do........ OLG Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Its not a secret that I have mentioned to numerous Pards that I plan to slow down on my Marlin work for a couple reasons: 1. I want to have more free time during my retirement. 2. Continue my work on the .22 Henry 'Soft Stroke' and give super fast turn around time. Yes, I plan to slow down on Marlin work but not totally shut it out, especially if someone needs a really fast fixit job. And right now, I will be training another gunsmith in a couple weeks on the intricate workings of the Marlin. He plans to extend his gunsmith services into some Marlin work during the next couple years. PLUS, I will be showing him the mods for the Henry .22 'Soft Stroke'. He should have the ability to help out with both types of rifles as time passes by. But I don't think I have ever conveyed any plans to totally stop work on the Marlins or "...ONLY work on the rimfires...". ..........Widder Edited January 28, 2017 by Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 Quote
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