Thread: Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

I just thought I would kick this off with a couple of oldies I have been firing this afternoon

I asked a friend for a couple of .25 RF aka Stevens long.
Wanted to look at the firing pin fall location on my new old 1885 takedown because I will probably line the barrel for .22 WMR
And want to see if i need to modify the breech block.

Anyway friend sends a complete new 80s box of ammo and a very tidy Marlin model 27-S pump action rifle.
He's owned it for years and never fired it.
Told me to fire the whole box through them both.



Marlin is a good collectors grade rifle with a lovely tang sight
Lots of bluing
Very tight action
And most importantly a very good bore



1885 has a very rough badly pitted bore that is beyond saving.
But it's awesome to shoot it as a proof of concept.


.25 RF Stevens Long
Canadian manufacturer
65 grain



They both shot as well as I would expect

1885 with 6x Malcolm scope shot about 100mm plus at 60m.
Remember this has a very poor bore



Marlin with tang sight shot about 50mm at 60m
And I'm not a great shot with tang sights



What a joy to get these out and put a few rounds through each of them.

Sadly the Marlin will go back
But the 1885 should have a sex change to 22 WMR very soon

Cheers