Howdy,
I've got a Marlin 1894 Cowboy,as well,and it is really a great rifle. My first Uberti(used) cost $275,which,considering its great condition,was a real deal. The Uberti I bought new was $400,through EMF. Both have had action jobs. These are really good shooters,and are unique,as not too many folks use them.
Adding bird's head grips bring up another interesting point that we were discussing at our monthly match yesterday. While it's OK for gun companies to make such hybrids,it's considered an illegal external modification,per SASS rules,for an individual to add a BH grip to any gun not also manufactured that way. For instance, it used be illegal to add a Bisley grip,trigger,and hammer to a Vaquero,but now that Ruger makes them that way,it's OK for an individual to make the same mods. Doesn't make much sense to me.
Bellicose Bill
[This message has been edited by Bill Mitchell (edited 10-18-98).]
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