Marlin Firearms Closes In North Haven, Ending 141 Years Of Manufacturing In Connecticut

The Hartford Courant ^ | 4-1-2013 | MATTHEW STURDEVANT

[servo1969]

NORTH HAVEN

[NewHampshireDuo]

I’ve been interested in getting a .45-70 guide gun for a while, but I hear such mixed reviews of the quality in the current rifles being produced that I’ve been holding off.

I got a .45-70 1895 quite a few years ago. Great rifle and a lot of fun to shoot. I put a 2x scout scope on it which makes for a nice, easy to aim package. I avoided the Guide Gun mostly because, at that time, it was only available with a ported barrel IIRC. Had a ported barrel on a .223 Contender and hated it.

[USNBandit]

I am looking for something lighter to carry when backpacking in areas where I’m not at the top of the food chain. I have an old (but in very good condition) Ruger number 3, but I would like something with more than one shot.

[Dr. Thorne]

This article is from 2011, not 2013.

[Revelation 911]

Ive got a early 90's version of the 45/70 - excellent gun - though the round sinks quickly around 150 yds - use the 325 grain, because the 420 something kicks like a mule

The action is like silk - nothing sloppy

[MarineBrat]

>>What make & model is it?

It’s a Marlin 1894. I’ve always lusted after one. A part of me has always admired the cowboy and rancher, and I’ve long owned a .44 mag sidearm. If I were a cowboy/rancher it just seems proper that I’d have one of these in my saddle to go with the pistol.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/1894centerfire/1894SS.asp

[servo1969]

#23

You are right.
I missed that.

[battlecry]

Me too. A shame really. By the time they get the quality of the stocks and metal up to snuff, Maryland will declare them banned assault rifles...

[2nd amendment mama]

I used to live 5 minutes down the road from this facility. Makes me sad.

[RedwM]

I had one of those (not stainless) until my nephew traded it for heroin. I had let his dad use it for deer season.

[virgil]

I think a backdoor way to make it easier for govt to control business is through consolidation of companies. The fewer companies there are, the easier to control.

[goat granny]

and laugh at the city that is without the taxes they use to get....

[Last Dakotan]

I’ve never understood the wisdom of taxing businesses. Talk about killing the goose that lays the golden eggs...

[MarineBrat]

>>I had one of those (not stainless) until my nephew traded it for heroin. I had let his dad use it for deer season.

If your nephew survived his addiction and reached productive member of society status you could send him a link to the stainless model and tell him it would square you if he bought you one.

I was going to say “if he surprised you” with one, but I guess being surprised by a drug addict with a gun may not be the best way to put it. :)