Erich
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I believe that's the first time I've heard someone say he liked the collapsing stocks on those Mossie leverguns. There's a key for every lock . . . 
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I believe that's the first time I've heard someone say he liked the collapsing stocks on those Mossie leverguns. There's a key for every lock . . .
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yeah ive heard the most derogatory comments on the interwebs over mossys decision to put that stock on those rifles would not be my prefered setup but I see the benefit to a wide range of shooters.
I recently picked up a Rossi PUMA Model 92 - imported by Interarms in the late 70's I think. I got it to go along with my Colt Python 4 inch.........nice pair.
Very accurate; 3 rounds touching dead center at 25 yards! I'm happy.
Very accurate; 3 rounds touching dead center at 25 yards! I'm happy.
FOR THE ORIGINAL POSTER:
to this I will add that on the Marlins, you ONLY want one that has a "JM" stamped on the left side ( not the loading side) of the rifle.
The Remigton made JUNK is stamped "REP" on the loading side of the barrel. This stamping is where the barrel meets the receiver.
The ones made in NEW YORK still say MADE IN NORTH HAVEN as there were TONS of barrels left, and they got permission from BATFE to use the Nort Haven stamped barrels.
So.... No guns stamped "REP"
JUST "JM"
PS--------- Rossi makes a decent lever action, as does Henry.
The Marlins YOU want would bring 1000+ now. (NIB)
1894C is the round barrel
1894CB is the octaganol
Yes, the "JM" is hidden by scope, but is there if gun is 20 years old.
Here you can date it.
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Just bought a Marlin the other nite with a 3-9 Tasco scope. Has nice wood also. What kind of accuracy can I expect from this gun? Too cold to shoot it now. Larry
I have the 1895 GBL and put a Wild West Trigger and a Bushnell Trphy Shotgun Scope on it and shoot 1 to 2 inch groups out at 100 yards. Very nice gun...45-70 My accuracy seems very nice to me.
WPWarhawk
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Years ago I worked with my pre-safety 1894c (with a 4x scope) and found that it shot best with heavy loads of H110 under a 180 grain jacketed bullet, probably a Sierra but I am not sure.
Cowboy action shooters want the Marlin 357 with "Ballard" rifling because they will cast their own lead when reloading and the Ballard rifling does not become fouled as easily as the micro groove rifling. Some say micro groove is a bit more accurate. My Marlin is an '03 and is a hoot to shoot. No appreciable recoil, smooth and accurate. A perfect mate for a smith 686. Look for the JM stamp on the left side of the barrel as others have said. Also, Marlin put the serial number on the tang just behind the hammer, the Remington will have the serial number on the left side plate.
Had I not found the Marlin I would have gotten a Rossi. Reviews on the Rossi have been favorable for a 357 carbine.
Had I not found the Marlin I would have gotten a Rossi. Reviews on the Rossi have been favorable for a 357 carbine.
LoboGunLeather
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About 1976 I picked up a Winchester Model 1892 SRC at a very good price. It was originally a .32 WCF (.32-20) however the bore was completely shot, badly pitted, and the magazine tube was damaged. A gunsmith in Colorado Springs took over, having it rebored and rechambered to .357 magnum, some small modifications to the extractor, and replaced the magazine tube. It functioned flawlessly and shot quite well out to 100 yards. I carried it for several years in the trunk of my patrol car as a back-up to my Model 19 revolver. Using .38 Specials it was great for small game and I took rabbits, snowshoe hares, and blue grouse with it on several hunting trips.
Unfortunately that Winchester was stolen in a burglary of my home and never recovered. I doubt that I would consider altering another original 1892 SRC again, but I wouldn't mind having that one back.
I've looked at the Puma 92's a couple of times, but they never really compared to the smoothness of the Winchester. The Marlin 1894 carbines are nice, but the Microgroove rifling isn't known to do real well with cast bullets (which is most of my shooting).
I ended up with another 1892 some years later, in pretty good condition and chambered for the .32 WCF again, an excellent small game round in its own right.
Unfortunately that Winchester was stolen in a burglary of my home and never recovered. I doubt that I would consider altering another original 1892 SRC again, but I wouldn't mind having that one back.
I've looked at the Puma 92's a couple of times, but they never really compared to the smoothness of the Winchester. The Marlin 1894 carbines are nice, but the Microgroove rifling isn't known to do real well with cast bullets (which is most of my shooting).
I ended up with another 1892 some years later, in pretty good condition and chambered for the .32 WCF again, an excellent small game round in its own right.
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ok everyone I found a jm stamped marlin at my lgs for 550 its selling used but never even fired guy bought it for his kids and never took interest I have tried to search the serial # with no results it looks good as far as fit and finish but I'm a toatal rookies at leverguns so its a gamble and I want to secure it now if I can before someone else does pls help with serial # thank you.
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That should be a 2007 model which is 2 or 3 years before Marlin was sold to Remington. If that is a .357 caliber it should be a outright steal. If it is a 30-30 it is an OK deal, but not a great deal.
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[ QUOTE=finesse_r;137565510]That should be a 2007 model which is 2 or 3 years before Marlin was sold to Remington. If that is a .357 caliber it should be a outright steal. If it is a 30-30 it is an OK deal, but not a great deal.[/QUOTE]
thank you sooo much and yes it is a 357 .
thank you sooo much and yes it is a 357 .
mkk41
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Many Old West lawmen carried a Colt SAA (or two) and a Winchester levergun in the same caliber (38/40 , 44/40) for ammo interchangability.
Always thought a .357 levergun would have been the perfect companion to cops carrying .357 revolvers. Even with moderate training , a headshot at 50yds should be no problem. Certainly easier than with a 4in revolver. If one had been present in the hands of a trained officer at the infamous LA Bank heist , it woulda been over before it started.
Always thought a .357 levergun would have been the perfect companion to cops carrying .357 revolvers. Even with moderate training , a headshot at 50yds should be no problem. Certainly easier than with a 4in revolver. If one had been present in the hands of a trained officer at the infamous LA Bank heist , it woulda been over before it started.
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A couple of years ago I decided to simplify my life and go with one caliber for re-loading. So I got a Henry .357 to go with my S&W double action and J.P. Sauer & Sohn single action. Had the retailer put a small scope to make it easier on my 67 year old eyes. Works great. The only problem I had was the original scope mount broke after about 10 rounds. Bad design, would not think the recoil in a rifle from a .357 would be a problem.
The Henry draws a lot of attention and works great. I don't think the deer out to normal shooting distances in the East really notice the difference between the .357 and a 30/30.
The Henry draws a lot of attention and works great. I don't think the deer out to normal shooting distances in the East really notice the difference between the .357 and a 30/30.
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Faulkner
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I snapped this picture of the inside of a county sheriff's car from a neighboring county about 8 or 9 years ago. The sheriff carried a 4 inch S&W 686 on his belt and a Winchester 94 carbine in 38/357 mounted in his car and still does to this day.
mkk41
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That's my kind of sheriff!
Rastoff
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While we're talking about .357 rifles. Does the POI change dramatically at 50 yards when switching between .38SPL and .357Mag? I have never fired .357Mags through my Marlin.
Erich
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At 50 yards? Not in my experience. But, dude, it's going to depend on your loads and your gun - take some Magnums to the range and find out for sure!
