That Marlin 1894c in .357 Mag . . . . .

redlevel · Dec 26, 2010

You know, the one I've been looking at the last month at Barrow's . . . . . . . If it is still there tomorrow, if it made it through the rush of Christmas shoppers (probably 100 in the store when I went in for five gallons of hydraulic oil last Monday. I didn't even try to go to the gun department.) . . . . . if it is still there, I guess it was just meant for me to buy it.

Of course if it is gone, there is always the Rossi Model 92 clone . . . .

rags · Dec 26, 2010

I sure hope it's there for you! I have an Marlin 1894S in 44 Mag that is great. Good luck tomorrow!!

rags

stonehorses · Dec 26, 2010

Good luck to you.We have a couple of 1894s one older and one newer. We also have two Interarms Rossi 357s. All are a blast to shoot.

cptdco · Dec 26, 2010

I have the Marlin, a couple of Ruger Blackhawks, and I recently picked up a Winchester 94, all in .357. Sometimes I just pack a couple of them up for my own personal cowboy day at the range. They're a lot of fun. Hope its still there when you get back.

Babalooie · Dec 26, 2010

I have an 1894CS. It's sweet.

Erich · Dec 26, 2010

Taffin called the .357 levergun the most versatile long arm available - and I can't argue. Enjoy whichever one you pick up.

Viss · Dec 26, 2010

Sounds like a win win situation. Enjoy your new rifle.

mm6mm6 · Dec 26, 2010

The first gun I ever bought was a Marlin 1894C in .357 Magnum. I saw it on the gun show table and asked to see it. The seller wanted $150 and I felt that was a good deal in 1985. I bought a bore light from another table and went back to check out the Marlin again. The bore was perfect so I bought it. Boy I put rounds down it's barrel over the years. My dad cut the barrel to 16" for me and recrowned the muzzle with hand files. I put a Williams receiver sight on it and refinished the wood to a satin oil finish with the white butt spacer removed.

Yep, I still have it too. My first of many Marlins.

You best get your hands on the one you saw. I hope it's there for you tomorrow!

rags · Dec 27, 2010

It's tomorrow! Was it there?

rags

BLACKHAWKNJ · Dec 27, 2010

I got my pre-cross bolt safety model in 1998, an excellent find. Only caveat is that they do not feed wadcutters that well, they must be single loaded. I am not sure if Marlin was switched to Ballard Rifling on the newer ones, the CAS shooters found that worked better with lead bullets, Happy Shooting!

chief38 · Dec 27, 2010

Hope you got the Rifle........It's a must have gun. Got mine a while ago and it is a real fun gun!

chief38

Rolan_Kraps · Dec 27, 2010

Hold out for the Marlin. MUCH better gun than the Rossi. Also Easier to take apart and clean!

Invest in an action job!

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Erich · Dec 28, 2010

Man, those are some harsh words, amigo.

My Navy Arms Rossi 92 is a lovely gun, and it shoots like a dream.

I've been after my little brother to get one of these (I just gave him a customized 65-5), and I think he'd be happy with the Winchester, Marlin or Rossi.

mkk41 · Dec 28, 2010

Saw one at the gunshow weekend before Xmas. Older Marlin , pre- cross bolt safety , in excellent condition , for $515.

redlevel · Dec 28, 2010

rags24 said:
It's tomorrow! Was it there?

rags

chief38 said:
Hope you got the Rifle........It's a must have gun. Got mine a while ago and it is a real fun gun!

chief38

I haven't been by the store yet. I guess I am putting it off. I had to buy a set of tires yesterday, and have to pay taxes and buy tags this week. I doubt whether I can walk out of the store without it.

I guess I need to get my priorities straight and just get it.

Man, y'all are killing me with the pictures!

ladder13 · Dec 28, 2010

Hurry up Mark, I'm in South Carolina.

Snapping Twig · Dec 28, 2010

My advice, forget the canoli - get the gun.

This one's a .44, but the idea is the same - pistol calibers in a lever carbine. Fun and inexpensive to shoot, effective on game out to 150 yards.

BLACKHAWKNJ · Dec 28, 2010

$515 for a pre cross bolt safety one?! I paid $100 for mine in 1998.

dmar · Dec 28, 2010

Erich said:
Man, those are some harsh words, amigo. My Navy Arms Rossi 92 is a lovely gun, and it shoots like a dream.

I've been after my little brother to get one of these (I just gave him a customized 65-5), and I think he'd be happy with the Winchester, Marlin or Rossi.

I agree, I've got a .357 Marlin, Winchester, and Puma (92), and they are all great guns; lots of fun to shoot... Nothing wrong, at all, with the Puma, mine is stainless, and has a beautiful stock. Because it's a model 92, it is a bit lighter/thinner than the Marlin and Winchester, so it's a little more 'handy' to handle.

Overall, the Marlin is probably my favorite, nice quality (very solid feel to it...), and a good shooter. You can get aftermarket triggers that really make a big difference with the Marlin... I also really like the Winchester, it's a very nice looking gun, with it's octagon barrel.

So, Redlevel, no pressure, you're not missing a thing...

panther · Dec 28, 2010

I hope you get it. I had the Win. in .357 and regret ever letting it go. Prices just keep going up on them. It was accurate, reliable and kicked like a .22, what's not to like!

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