LeverGunner said I've not seen those slits before. What are they for? For adjusting length using studs at ends of strap ..read more

Rick Hill said No, Elliot got the only one that I had.    Ha!  I should have known ? Looking forward to seeing you and Georgia! Best Regards ..read more

Henry Mero said I think a lot of them thar guns belong to Leroy Merz, He had the "Merry Christmas" Marlin advertised "not for sale" a couple of years back plus a couple of other guns that I recognize as His   The Marlin rifle actually has engraved on the receiver Santa Claus.  Which is interesting IF it is original to this rifle or possibly if even period.  I just question if it is period—late 19th Century, or a later 20th Century or early 21st Century “addition” and thus a gimmick to enhance value ..read more

LeverGunner said I'd appreciate it if someone would take pictures of that detail, as well as how the swivels are attached. The catalog illustrations I referred to make this easier to understand than the photos ..read more

Maverick, I posted pictures of old primers found in the bottom of a fishing tackle box. I posted Jan. 28, 2024. If you find anything of interest PM me. Good luck , Don ..read more

clarence said LeverGunner said I've not seen those slits before. What are they for? For adjusting length using studs at ends of strap.    Thanks.   I've not seen the studs or how they are used yet. I'd appreciate it if someone would take pictures of that detail, as well as how the swivels are attached ..read more

TXGunNut said Interesting! I’ve seen very few parkerized 75’s and they did not appear to be original. May need to look closer next time! Good luck on re-prioritizing your time management, Jeff. Planes may fly fast but road trips are a huge time suck for a busy person like you. Mike   I agree, driving takes a lot of time.  The only road trip I take is to Cody each year, otherwise I am in the air. Best Regards ..read more

Interesting! I’ve seen very few parkerized 75’s and they did not appear to be original. May need to look closer next time! Good luck on re-prioritizing your time management, Jeff. Planes may fly fast but road trips are a huge time suck for a busy person like you.   Mike ..read more

cj57 said Congrats! I did the same thing last month 4/1 and don't miss a thing!     Congratulations, Clark! I don’t believe I’ll miss those heavy truck parts or surly truck drivers but I don’t know what I’ll do with those decades of part numbers bouncing around in my head. I won’t miss being that “stupid old guy” at the end of the counter, lol. I do have my “retirement” business to run but it hasn’t been taking much of my time.   Mike ..read more

 The gun pictured does look like a Model 1400.From what I understand from the ad, the Model 1100 Winchester could be a prototype for a 3 inch Winchester to compete with the Remington Model 1100 ..read more