The firearm thread

**Mr Merde** · 28th March 2010, 10:30

I went to the Henderson gun show yesterday.

Saw lots of stuff that i wanted, not a lot I could afford.

One I am seriously looking at. 1893 Marlin in 32-40.

One dealer I got talking to about old rifles was very interested in my 1883 Springfield Treapdoor Cadet Rifle. Even more so when I told him that everything on it matched and it was a genuine Cadet Model (they are frequently faked as there were only 20,000 made out of a total trapdoor production of 500,000).

This dealer made me an offer, sight unseen of $2500 for the rifle. I went online and did a little searching and they sell inj the US, in similar condition for about US$2500.

Considering this rifle cost me NZ$1000 I think I have made a bargin here.

Not selling the rifle. Its mine till I snuff. Just ordered some reloading equipment for it from US.

Also have found some original bayonets, frogs, scabbards, belts, cleaning rods (barracks) ammo slides etc.

The isea is to build up a complete kit witrh everything that went with the rifle as issued. Looking for the combination tool that went with it. I'll find one.

Indy if you are still interested in that M1 Carbine then drop me an e-mail. I had a firearms officer trying to buy it yesterday for one of his friends.

I would really like to get that 1893 marlin.

**jono035** · 28th March 2010, 11:07

Yeah, yesterday was a good little wander. Got to chat to a few very interesting guys. I also got the number for a guy to talk to about the antique .303 ammo that I was given so hopefully I can find a more appreciative home for it.

Bought a 105mm M14 shell that will polish up quite nice, kind of wish I'd bought one of those massive naval shells that was almost shoulder height, would have looked pretty impressive in the corner of the lounge... Maybe I should just get Alex to pilfer one...

**Indiana_Jones** · 28th March 2010, 12:38

Righto time has come to clear some room and make some money so the Marlin 30-30 is up for grabs guys, PM/phone/e-mail/txt if you're interested

Cheers,

-Indy

**Indiana_Jones** · 28th March 2010, 13:20

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Righto time has come to clear some room and make some money so the Marlin 30-30 is up for grabs guys, PM/phone/e-mail/txt if you're interested

Cheers,

-Indy

SOLD

lol that was quick.

**The Pastor** · 28th March 2010, 13:31

oh man i really wanted it........

**Mr Merde** · 28th March 2010, 16:10

42 min between posts. That was one hell of a quick sale.

Someone really wanted that Marlin.

**The Pastor** · 28th March 2010, 16:29

probably some coconut, all he would of asked is "is this a big gun" and handed over the money from his taro crop harvest sale

**Indiana_Jones** · 28th March 2010, 17:53

Originally Posted by renegade master

probably some coconut, all he would of asked is "is this a big gun" and handed over the money from his taro crop harvest sale

Ask no questions, tell no lies

-Indy

**Mr Merde** · 28th March 2010, 20:38

Sold

M1 Carbine with 7 round magazine, dies, moulds, 500+ brass (cleaned, sized and primed). This thread is very incestuous.

I'll contact the dealer and arrange to buy the MARLIN 1893 32-40 RIFLE.

Late 19th century firearms seems to be my interest. I now have 3 originals and 5 repos.

Now I'll need to look for dies, moulds, brass and load data for the 32-40. Black powder of course.

Chris

**jono035** · 28th March 2010, 21:05

Yeah, it is a little!

While we're at it, anyone want to buy a target kitted 10/22? Volquartsen internals, green mountain stainless 1" bull barrel threaded for suppressor, Nikon 4-14x50AO scope, bipod and 3 mags.

Absolute tack driver, groups to 2" or thereabouts at 80m (longest I've shot it at for groups)...

**sAsLEX** · 28th March 2010, 22:17

Originally Posted by jono035

Yeah, it is a little!

While we're at it, anyone want to buy a target kitted 10/22? Volquartsen internals, green mountain stainless 1" bull barrel threaded for suppressor, Nikon 4-14x50AO scope, bipod and 3 mags.
Absolute tack driver, groups to 2" or thereabouts at 80m (longest I've shot it at for groups)...

I was hitting those clays consistantly at ~100m with mine so they are great little rifles!

**The Pastor** · 29th March 2010, 07:01

still got nothing on the norinco tho. Same accuracy way cheaper.

**Indiana_Jones** · 29th March 2010, 07:07

Originally Posted by renegade master

still got nothing on the norinco tho. Same accuracy way cheaper.

It's got semi auto?

How do the Norinco Semi's stack up compared to a 10/22 etc?

-Indy

**jono035** · 29th March 2010, 07:19

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

It's got semi auto?

How do the Norinco Semi's stack up compared to a 10/22 etc?

-Indy

I severely doubt they're even comparable. Unless that Norinco has a bull barrel on it, there is no way it's getting that kind of accuracy.

The 10/22s last forever pretty much, there are a ton of aftermarket bits and bobs. Mines got an adjustable trigger in it for instance and a little bird told me that there are even full auto ones out there!