I sold an early 1970s Marlin 1894 chambered in .44 Magnum last month, but only because a new 1894 Trapper followed me home first. Now I’m down to two JM Marlins and three made-in-Mayodan Marlins …
I've held on to most of mine. Still got my Model 93 in 32 WS I inherited from my grandfather, a 336 in 35 Rem, and an 1895 in 45-70. Rimfire side is covered by a 782 in 22 Mag and a Model 25 and a Model 60 in 22 LR. Think they're all JM marked. Also have a Chiappa clone of the Model 39 TD 22 LR. Sure wish I'd kept my 45 Camp Carbine.
Very nice OP- Marlins are fine rifles (esp the older ones). I owned a 336 ages ago in .30-30 and gifted it to a friend who needed a deer rifle. As much as I liked it I really wanted one in .35 Rem. I need to scratch that itch soon.