Cyber-punk boomstick

[xavierdoc]

Traditionalists, have a bucket handy...

As much as I love my Marlin GSBL 1895 lever-action in 45-70Govt, I had an itch to scratch and EVERYTHING has to be tactical, right?!

Before:


During:

Old forearm tenon:


New forearm tenon (needed lapping to fit):




After:





M-Lok compatible handguard with 3 round holder (mag tube holds 6), blemished laminate stock into which I've fitted a QD flush cup for sling mount.

There's another part on the way, hopefully, and I want to fit a red-dot sight or smaller 1-6x scope instead of this 4.5-14x40 Leupold.
It will be interesting to see if the new forend will improve the thermal drift I encounter (rifle is very accurate for a lever gun if I let it cool between shots)

Traditionalists won't like it but I think it'll fit in better with future post-apocalyptic fashions.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Not sure why but that really appeals! Very nice.

 

[alberta boy]

The M-Lok hand guard will help with thermal drift . It also helps if your mag tube isn't an extremely tight fit into the receiver . If it is , it can put tension on the barrel as it warms up . You don't need a loose fit , just enough to allow the mag tube to move with the barrel , usually , a light polish with some fine grit emery cloth will do it . I've done this on a number of Marlins with the mag retention set up like yours ( 336 , 444 and 1895 ) , including my own . It won't eliminate the problem entirely , but it will greatly reduce it most of the time .
I used a red dot on my 1895 for some time . For short range work , it was extremely fast to use . I eventually went with a Leupold 1.5 X 4 power . It isn't as fast as the red dot , but it is far more flexible . It will also make your 95 handle a lot better , the 4.5 X 40 is a great scope , but it is a large piece of glass for a lever rifle .
I do like traditional lever rifles , but I also like useful working levers as well . Yours is a good mixture of both and one I could put to good use ................ dibs if you sell it .

AB

 

[xavierdoc]

The M-Lok hand guard will help with thermal drift . It also helps if your mag tube isn't an extremely tight fit into the receiver . If it is , it can put tension on the barrel as it warms up . You don't need a loose fit , just enough to allow the mag tube to move with the barrel , usually , a light polish with some fine grit emery cloth will do it . I've done this on a number of Marlins with the mag retention set up like yours ( 336 , 444 and 1895 ) , including my own . It won't eliminate the problem entirely , but it will greatly reduce it most of the time .
I used a red dot on my 1895 for some time . For short range work , it was extremely fast to use . I eventually went with a Leupold 1.5 X 4 power . It isn't as fast as the red dot , but it is far more flexible . It will also make your 95 handle a lot better , the 4.5 X 40 is a great scope , but it is a large piece of glass for a lever rifle .
I do like traditional lever rifles , but I also like useful working levers as well . Yours is a good mixture of both and one I could put to good use ................ dibs if you sell it .

AB

I've got a Vortex 1-6 Strike Eagle (illuminated), which would be great on this, so long as it can take the recoil. Likewise a Vortex PST 1-4, which is probably tougher but more "knobbly" with the target turrets. I know other shooters have used the Strike Eagle on 45-70 without a problem but these things tend to be fine until they aren't!

Both have solid warranty so I might chance it.

 

[Klenchblaize]

At least the scope is mounted at the correct height.

K

 

[gixer1]

@Reidzer

 

[Reidzer]

@Reidzer

That's got you written all over it
Could use it in the GR comp

 

[User00044]

Love it , looks like great fun. Something that's not said often enough , when it come to shooting.

 

[gixer1]

That's got you written all over it
Could use it in the GR comp

It’s so ugly that it’s pretty!

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 Rifle Scope

Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 Rifle Scope. The new VX-Freedom delivers the legendary Leupold performance and dependability hunters and shooters have demanded for decades, combined with a host of new and improved features. The VX-Freedom is guaranteed to get the job done every time.

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Could also be an option for glass? Lifetime warranty too!

 

[Longstrider]

I still say it's a bit OTT for rats though

 

[User00044]

It’s so ugly that it’s pretty!

Wow , to think I edited my post because I thought my comment about it looking ,"over scoped for a Nerf Gun" was mean .

 

[plumber01]

I want to say No , but,,, yeah come the zombie apocalypse, you will be ready !
Ive seen one that was even fitted with a muzzle brake, that could be changed for even a mod , looked a bit strange, the fellow on the range kindly loaded it up and gave me a few shots, I thought i was quite butch until I fired three of the bastard 45/70's with a 16 inch barrel, in the summer wearing a tee shirt. Slightly more comfortable than a good kick in the bollocks, but not by much ! and the muzzle brake did jack .
Enjoy it, looks fun.

 

[gixer1]

Wow , to think I edited my post because I thought my comment about it looking ,"over scoped for a Nerf Gun" was mean .

I mean it in a nice way….really…

 

[gixer1]

Just to complete the project - could you make it pump action?

 

[ChesterP]

That.....is sooo wrong, it must be right!