Breaking in The Shootists 40th Anniversary Levergun
Went to the Range for some trigger time on it. Did not adjust the sights. Just ran about 85 rounds through it this morning. Feeds everything smoothly and easily. Trigger is heavy .. will take care of that later.
Took my Portable Machine Rest and shot some targets at 30 yards on the Pistol Range.
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My Portable Machine Rest
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3 Shots ..
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I put a spotter on the targets above .. this target shows how low it is hitting right now. That's a good thing. Got plenty of sight adjustment ..
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This is one handy little gun.
Gun is a keeper. 18" barrel?
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16 inch barrel ...
Marlin .45 Colt Trapper
16” non threaded barrel
8 Round full magazine tube
Straight grip walnut stock
Standard loop
Rifle style forend cap (not a barrel band)
Special checkering pattern
Skinner Sights
Sling swivel studs
Recoil Pad
Shootists 40th Anniversary 1985 – 2025 engraved on the left side of the receiver
Have a Marlin Classic .44 mag waiting here commie WA state -
background jail. The newer Marlins seem well put together. Also looking at new Marlin Trapper series .44 mag. Not sure about the large loop lever, but can easily be changed. Skinner sights like your gun are a nice feature. Rifle length barrels give the pistol cartridges a big boost in velocity also, what is not to like!
We have the Model 1894 Carbine in .44 Magnum
It's an older one ... JM marked.
I run some 280 gr. cast bullets in it. They thump you pretty hard. They thump whatever they hit much harder! 
I go pick mine up today!
