One step closer to joining the MLC....

[Spyder]

I'm glad I'm not anywhere near simi valley...

I could use a 20" 357 Cowboy to go with my 20" 45 Colt cowboy

[200Apples]

BOBGBA

If anyone is looking for a Marlin JM Marked 1894CB Cowboy Limited .357 Mag .38 Spl Lever Action Rifle, 20" octagon barrel, here's one in Simi Valley.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/866746456

I say that rifle will hit at least $1400. If it sells for less, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Hey, I own both a Henry Big Boy and a Taylor/Uberti 1873 - both in .357. Can I join too and is there a secret handshake that we can't use because of social distancing I need to learn?

I've got a '59 M94. Does the "M" qualify?

Gentlemen, or, you scoundrels!... whichever may apply, you are part of the Mojave Lever Crew! by virtue of your participation in this thread of Bob's here and for your ownership of said lee-ver car-beens.

I think we need an updated roll call.

Long live! the MLC.

[saudadeii]

<snip>Gentlemen, or, you scoundrels!... whichever may apply, you are part of the Mojave Lever Crew! by virtue of your participation in this thread of Bob's here and for your ownership of said lee-ver car-beens.

I think we need an updated roll call.

Long live! the MLC.

Cool beans!! I was in the USAF for a number of years. We used to say, it took an act of Congress to make us Officers, it would take an act of God to make us gentlemen.

Pics or it didn't happen.....

My hand me down '94.

M94 small.jpg

[BOBGBA]

I'm glad I'm not anywhere near simi valley...

I could use a 20" 357 Cowboy to go with my 20" 45 Colt cowboy

We could probably set up a MLC go fund me page to cover shipping.

[DueceMcGurk]

Saud that's a beauty. Double valuable since it is an heirloom.

[Spyder]

We could probably set up a MLC go fund me page to cover shipping.

Deal! I got a shipping quote. It's oddly enough, the same cost as the rifle. Feel free to send it ASAP so I can start bidding. Thanks everybody!

[pennstater]

No one will say it or put it in writing, but I'm guessing it would consist of each person holding a beer in an outstretched arm and the bottom of the beer bottles or cans get clinked.

Margaritas can be substituted in a pinch.

Dang! You guys are making serious inroads to the MLC! Uhh, beer? Margaritas?
Serious inroads! Lordy!!

MLC

[RayPDA]

Bob, does this mean the start of the...

Margaritas and Lever Club?


Disclaimer: alcohol should only be consumed after a range session.

[pennstater]

Margaritas? Fine. Beer?A must!

MLC

[golfish]

Hey, I own both a Henry Big Boy and a Taylor/Uberti 1873 - both in .357. Can I join too and is there a secret handshake that we can't use because of social distancing I need to learn?

No matter what apples tells ya, it's not a Ponzi scheme, it just seems like it.

I got your call Tom, sorry I missed it. I've been fighting with a electrical problem for years in this house (like always, "it's a neutral wire") I finally found if yesterday morning. It's been a long two days. It's so bad that the wires have no more insulation going right or left. Lucky the house didn't burn down ( i guess) I never have understood the neutral wire ...

[nickel plate]

Your 39A is a '57!? Damn, so is mine. Fabulous .22 rifle! When this stinking virus crud is over and you think you may have some time, come on out to the Mojave and we'll have ourselves a shoot-a- thon! Fellas, this guy knows how to do it!
I gotta do some more loading! And time for a beer or two or........MLC

1957 was a strange year serial number wise for the 39A. Early 1957 started with a "P" and late 1957 started with an "R". Mine is a "P". It appears to be the only year of production that two different letters were used in one year. I guess that makes our two rifles are extra special!

[200Apples]

^ ^ ^ Yes, well, you have my undying envy.

A 39A made in the mid '50s I highly desire. It would be as old as I am.

saudadeli

I was in the USAF for a number of years. We used to say, it took an act of Congress to make us Officers, it would take an act of God to make us gentlemen.

Indeed!

BOBGBA

We could probably set up a MLC go fund me page to cover shipping.

Spyder

Deal! I got a shipping quote. It's oddly enough, the same cost as the rifle. Feel free to send it ASAP so I can start bidding.

Hee!

[pennstater]

1957 was a strange year serial number wise for the 39A. Early 1957 started with a "P" and late 1957 started with an "R". Mine is a "P". It appears to be the only year of production that two different letters were used in one year. I guess that makes our two rifles are extra special!

Yep! "P" with four numbers. Slick as a whistle to boot. Gotta love the 39A's!

MLC

[BOBGBA]

Deal! I got a shipping quote. It's oddly enough, the same cost as the rifle. Feel free to send it ASAP so I can start bidding. Thanks everybody!

I'll get back to you on the 2nd Tuesday of next week.

Bob, does this mean the start of the...Margaritas and Lever Club?

I'm afraid if that happened in the Mojave, we'd need several things.
Carpools, designated drivers and/or Uber
A place to sleep it off
A new member of the club that's a lawyer, specializes in divorce and gives his new found friends a price break

But it might work for those that live near each other.

[BOBGBA]

Range Report

Nice one, Bob. Give us the specs and a range report when you get it in hand.
You will love it.

Specs: 2003 Marlin 1894C, 18.5" (JM) Ballard rifled barrel .357/.38

Range Report:
Went to A Place to Shoot this morning (http://www.aplacetoshoot.net/). Good thing I had my new safety gear (mask) with me, since it is required to shoot there.
Got there around 8:30, pistol range not to crowded.
Rifle fed a diet of 38 & 357 with no problems whatsoever.


Went up to the rifle range for some longer shots (steel targets only, paper targets not allowed at this time).
Only a couple folks at the rifle range, shot for a while and had a lot of fun.
By the time I left, the rifle range was full, guess I got there at the right time for once.

Overall, it was a fun morning and I'm looking forward to taking it out again soon. If I could only find some more ammo for it!