| DarylS |
| (.700 member) |
| 24/03/13 11:58 AM |
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Re: 45 ACP Lever Gun?
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Gunwriter C.E. Harris has written of his Marlin 94 in .45 acp on the Cast Bullet Association website. It was made from a 94 in 45 Colt.
I remember Ed's articles on the .45ACP 'camp gun'.
Since there is room for a .45 Colt in a '94 Winchester, there is room for the .45 Auto RIM as well. That would solve a special rimless extractor situation, although the .35 Rem only .010" per side smaller than the .45 Auto & it could work.
The .45 Auto Rim would headspace on the rim, easier than the case mouth as per the .45 Auto.
Betcha there aren't many .45 Auto Rims on Model 94 Winchesters around, nor in M1894 Marlins for that matter. Same or similar and slightly higher loadings, I'd guess.
Should easily see 1,200fps, maybe 1,300 or more with 200gr. Speer flying ashtrays.