Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life 347 Posted March 29 Has anyone tried this gun for SASS? Can the magazine be made to hold 10 .38 Specials? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOLFY 45 Posted March 29 is that csbl a 16” bbl? i was able to get the c 9- shot to hold 10 but that’s an 18+” bbl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life 347 Posted March 29 The CBSL is 16½" barrell. Says it holds 8, .357s Rolan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 6,600 Posted March 29 Ain't gonna happen. OLG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 4,527 Posted March 29 You might call Suttie (pm for his number, he shoots at Wartrace) We were talking about something unrelated the other day and he mentioned modifying springs so they'll collapse into themselves. I think his wife shoots a real short rifle that'll hold 10, but it may be a 1866. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. O. R. Vet 76 Posted March 29 Just purchased a Marlin 1894c yesterday with an 18 1/2 in barrel It will hold 10 38 spcl or 9 357 shells. After about 200 lever strokes and some One Shot in the action it is starting to be a fairly smooth action. Dr. O. R. Vet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 508 Posted March 29 Shirttail has a 16" 73 that will hold 10 357-158g bullets. The 10th is a little tite but they do go in. kR PS just sayin it can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Junky 724 Posted March 29 Marlin says it will hold 8 .357 so I would sue think if you played with the spring & follower it would hold 10 38's because ours tend to be shorter than even standard 38. How it will cycle the short loads may have to be tweaked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goody, SASS #26190 947 Posted March 29 Uberti makes a 73 trapper that is 16 inches, It is listed to hold 10 38's. The mag spring for it is one that collapses into itself IIRC. Might see if that would work for you. Didn't see them listed at VTI, but Taylor's does list. Might give them a call and see what they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy Ranger Rick 27 Posted March 29 If it feeds smooth now, it may run with .38 LC. I have 2 Marlins that will feed .38 LC also. I've also loaded the magazine with a mix of .357, .38 Sp., and .38 LC with no problems. RRR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rough 'N Ready Rob 20 Posted March 29 I have to agree with Lumpy on this one. Ain't going to happen. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widder, SASS #59054 6,355 Posted March 29 Although it ain't .38 special, I have a 16.25" .45 Colt Marlin. At OAL of 1.6+, it will hold 8. Depending upon your OAL, its possible that you can get 10 rounds in the Tube, but it may take a couple variables to accomplish your goal. 1. with apporpriate timing for shorter ammo, it should feed even wadcutters. And as mentioned above, it could also feed .38 long. 2. your mag tube spring only needs to be long enough (strong enough) to feed only 1 round... which will be the last round reliably. 3. If need be, your mag tube follower and end cap can be modified also to allow more space in the tube. ..........Widder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
