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I saw one of these today, and I was quite impressed. It was nicely finished with a colorcased action and blackened barrels. The stock was a rather plain dark walnut with a bit of cast-off and a solid black pad, and the gun lacked engraving, but it was still a beauty. It handled like a dream: light & lively, nicely balanced just ahead of the hinge pin and fit me well. I compared it to a SKB/Weatherby that was next to it, and the Weatherby felt clumsy and sluggish. I used to think the Weatherby would be a good choice until I saw how it stacked up to the Marlin.
Do any of you know anything about these guns? I couldn't find any info on Marlin's Web site, so they must not be importing them any more. It's on sale for $799. Does that seem like a good deal?
Rick
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Rick,
A limited survey, but I shot with a guy who had a new L.C. Smith/ Marlin side by side earlier this year. He had constant problems with misfires.
Could be an isolated situation, but it made me wary.
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The Marlin Elsie sxs are made by Fausti. I believe the OU's are as well.
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The 20 and 12 gauge SxS guns are made by Fausti. The smaller bore SxS guns are made by someone else, but I cannot recall who.
GMC(SW) - USN, Retired (1978-2001)
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Sidelock
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You're right, Roundsworth. Spanish, I believe. I remember noticing that the first time I looked at one of the smallbore sxs.
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Sidelock
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Does 'Zabala' ring a bell?
GMC(SW) - USN, Retired (1978-2001)
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Sidelock
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That's the one. Not to Alzheimer's territory yet, but sometimes afflicted by part-timers.
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