Hey all, was gifted a Marlin 1894 (made in 1906) lever action in 25-20.
Not sure if I should keep it, or if ammo is readily available.
Any opinions?
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Hey all, was gifted a Marlin 1894 (made in 1906) lever action in 25-20.
Not sure if I should keep it, or if ammo is readily available.
Any opinions?
Rusty wood trading post has it 50 rd 86gr jacketed softpoint $109
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Thanks.
I already have a .22 long riffle, would this add anymore ummph?
Only would use it for vermin etc.
About 5 times the energy of a 22Lr.Quote:
Originally Posted by zoli 16ga.
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The .25-20 is a fun round to shoot. Ammo is a bit scarce but can be had.
The thread title contains a typo, by the way. The 1893 was made in .25-36 Marlin, not .25-20.
It's a great small game cartridge and a great plinker with lead bullets. My grandfather figured it was the best deer rifle going, but he shot his last deer about 1940 and never shot a deer past 25 yards. I wouldn't try it past that distance, lol!
My uncle in Kenora had a REALLY nice Winchester 92 in .25-20 that I greatly coveted, and which he promised to leave me in his will, but then he got forgetful and sold it. I'd still love to have that rifle, just because.
It is a model 1894, as stamped on the action metal at the grip, where the tang sight would go. I tried to edit the title, but to no avail. As per other forum info, I'll put it up for sale as I have no need to pay $2 a round, or start reloading brass. I'll stick with my .22 LR for pest control.
Thanks for all your thoughts nonetheless.
The 25-20 was a great barn yard round.
It's the right decision but as it was a gift is there a chance the previous owner or his family if it was part of an estate being offended if you sell the rifle?Quote:
Originally Posted by zoli 16ga.
No, not at all. They have no attachment to the firearm, have a PAL or shoot.
That's good. I've been in situations where an item was gifted and it came with strings attached. A Marlin of that era in that caliber should be a desirable item for someone.Quote:
Originally Posted by zoli 16ga.