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Who does great work on lever guns?

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October 12, 2018, 03:45 PM
DSgrouse
Who does great work on lever guns?
What I am looking for is a carbine length 45 long colt.

I want it to be stainless with good black checkered laminate wood and a threaded barrel.

This will be my general all round the property rifle here. I have several suppressors on the way. I am just unable to find what I am looking for. I am not opposed to buying a stock rifle hand having someone work it over to what i want.

the closest thing i can come up with is Big horn armory's 90a which is 4k. Henry's bigboy stainless is a good option, but it is not threaded and the laminate is not checkered.

https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...ss-and-black-polymer
October 12, 2018, 04:17 PM
Rolan_Kraps
I'm not sure of anything that will fit that bill.




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October 12, 2018, 04:39 PM
hudr
Maybe contAct these guys?
https://www.rangerpointprecision.com
October 12, 2018, 04:53 PM
SIGfourme
Try Marlin custom shop. There was a video of custom Marlins from Shot Show 2017 - in the configuration you are looking for.
October 12, 2018, 06:05 PM
gearhounds
quote:
Originally posted by hudr:
Maybe contAct these guys?
https://www.rangerpointprecision.com


Second this. There is no better “all Marlin” shop out there.




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October 12, 2018, 07:03 PM
DSgrouse
I emailed Ranger point. They no longer do any gunsmthing. They just make parts.

quote:
Hi Aaron,

Thanks for contacting us. We used to offer gunsmith services but now we just manufacture and sell our parts.
Sorry we can't help you with your project.
--
Kimberly Devine, Co-founder, Ranger Point Precision
Email: rangerpointprecision@gmail.com
Phone: 832-429-7044
Address: 11115 Mills Rd, Ste. 122 Cypress, TX 77429
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Website: https://rangerpointstore.com


October 12, 2018, 08:59 PM
chessiedog1
If you are rich, check out Doug Turnbull

https://www.turnbullrestoratio...nbull-signature-475/


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October 12, 2018, 09:14 PM
deepocean
quote:
Originally posted by SIGfourme:
Try Marlin custom shop. There was a video of custom Marlins from Shot Show 2017 - in the configuration you are looking for.


https://www.thefirearmblog.com...w-marlin-lever-guns/

I did not see stock models in 45 LC, but their custom shop must be able to do it if they are available in other calibers.
October 12, 2018, 11:34 PM
cas
Wild West Guns
Brokman's
I think Gary Reeder does some.
Dave Clay (DRC) (still doing them? Dunno)
Ben Forkin used to work on lever guns.
Don't know what Mic McPherson is doing now.


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October 13, 2018, 10:19 AM
gearhounds
quote:
Originally posted by DSgrouse:
I emailed Ranger point. They no longer do any gunsmthing. They just make parts.

quote:
Hi Aaron,

Thanks for contacting us. We used to offer gunsmith services but now we just manufacture and sell our parts.
Sorry we can't help you with your project.
--
Kimberly Devine, Co-founder, Ranger Point Precision
Email: rangerpointprecision@gmail.com
Phone: 832-429-7044
Address: 11115 Mills Rd, Ste. 122 Cypress, TX 77429
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Website: https://rangerpointstore.com



That is a shame. I guess I’m one of the really lucky ones. Their custom parts are excellent and well designed.




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October 13, 2018, 09:16 PM
hudr
I hate to hear that about Ranger Point. One of my “if I hit the lottery” guns was going to be a 10mm built on an 1895 chassis.
October 16, 2018, 09:27 PM
46and2
Lew Bonitz at Grizzly Custom is the only lever gun guy I've used.

He has serious skills, used to be partners with Ted Yost of custom 1911 fame.
October 18, 2018, 07:24 AM
arfmel
Jim Brockman used to do custom work on Marlin lever guns, perhaps he can help.

http://www.brockmansrifles.com...er-action-price-list
October 18, 2018, 03:00 PM
Gustofer
If you're still looking, you might check with a fella named Dennis Olson in Plains, MT.

He's a bit of a cranky old bastard, but once you loosen him up a bit he's a great guy and does great work. He's got a very good reputation around these parts and around the world for that matter.


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October 19, 2018, 05:55 PM
m499
Something to keep in mind - with the Henry, you'd have to remove the suppressor every time you reload.
October 29, 2018, 05:32 PM
BB61
Ranger Point Precision worked on JM Marlin SBL chambered in 45-70. For reference, I was using the same ammo, HSM hardcast +P Bear loads, same weather conditions, same range, same distance (50 yards), and same shooting conditions - closed range. I had them do action and accuracy work.

Pre RPP work.


Post RPP work.



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October 29, 2018, 05:34 PM
BB61
quote:
Originally posted by BB61:
Ranger Point Precision worked on JM Marlin SBL chambered in 45-70. For reference, I was using the same ammo, HSM hardcast +P Bear loads, same weather conditions, same range, same distance (50 yards), open sights, and same shooting conditions - closed range. I had them do action and accuracy work.

Pre RPP work.


Post RPP work.



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November 06, 2018, 08:45 AM
dog44
I've herd good things about Turnbull.