Im not grading the Marlin down for this, since I really had no business expecting them to feed at all. Factory loads and handloads, light cowboy loads and heavy magnums, jacketed, plated and lead bullets with round, hollowpoint and semi-wadcutter shapes, both .38 Specials and .357 Magnums. Buy a Henry instead! My old 94c shots them all working on 95 grain lead cast for small stuff an lite loads now ..It over 36 years old an still shooting..Remintom is not same company any more so it can understand the junk part..Good powder fo it is BLUE DOT an UNIQUE still works fine has for 50 years so do it.. Hopefully theyll keep it up and restore this classic to its place of honor in the history of American sporting arms. The shame is that Marlin seems to be having the same QC issues as Colt years ago. I have the same 1894 but can't quite bring my self to desecrate it with a full size scope. Im glad to see Marlins quality is coming back. You have entered an incorrect email address! Fool proof and solid. How will it work? 158-grain plated roundnose hollowpoints loaded and fed the smoothest of all, Like Buttah as Mike Myers used to say. Price: $550 and up, if you can find one at all. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: That's a tough one, your going to need a new tang shape, lever and stock, +good luck with the change. The hooded front post and semi-buckhorn rear leaf are historically correct (especially if you pull off the cheap-feeling detachable front hood) but they work just like the crappy iron sights on an AK: they waste most of the rifles available sighting radius and they block out the bottom half of whatever youre aiming at. My first encounter with the Marlin 1894C was a disappointment. It was made in North Haven and Im not sure what year. *Pointed* bullets are unsafe, with the exception of Hornady Leverevolutions. I have an 1894c I bought on a whim several years ago. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. I love my older 1895G in .45-70, so much so that I have an 800 Lumen flashlight off set mounted on the left side. (2.56 inches excluding called flyers), .357 Magnum 158-gr Sellier & Bellot JSP: 2.83 inches (1.70 inches), .357 Magnum 158-gr Plated HP: 2.56 inches (2.26 inches), .357 Magnum 125-gr Remington JHP: 2.36 inches (1.10 inches). The light is at enough angle to backlight the front sight and illuminate and blind the target. I had on hand a variety of .38/.357 ammunition from Black Hills, CCI, HPR and Winchester, in bullet weights of 125 and 158 grains. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Well, it seems we here are buying some lever guns recently. Now the same rifle I have seen them on Gun Broker from $1250-$1500.00. Or ever. With jacketed bullets you can really drive the thing hard. Until Marlin cleans up its shop, everything good about the Marlin 1894c can also be found in the Henry Big Boy. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: It chambers ok and ejects now..nice features of a gun. My apologies for the delay. It seems that I am very fortunate. Also, pardon me if Im telling you or others something you already know, but there is an alternative if you would like to fire conicals in tubular magazines, which is the relatively new Hornady FTX (factory loaded ammo called LeveRevolution) component bullets with a soft plastic elastomer spitzer, allowing a bit more extended performance from the resulting higher ballistic coefficient, but no danger of chainfire because of the softness of the tips. Fine and informative article. They are nice rifles but you cannot find a new 1894 Marlin made in .357!! I hope when I get it back the action works cause when I have fired it it is extremely accurate. They quit making them in .45 Colt a few years ago, so Im keeping my fingers crossed in the hope that this one will be one of the good ones, made before Remington took over and wrecked the joint. Your cost function is dependent on your goals. Chris, for what its worth, my Marlin 1894 .45 Colt (the plain 20 barrel model, NOT the Cowboy) is great, and I believe from not long after the Remington buyout. Hey Tx gunrunner what is a sin to you isn't to me. Hey in my Avatar pic there is a picture of my Rossi Model 92 Lever Rifle in .357 no scope on that one!!! Factory warranties may apply in some cases. In a sense, it is like returning to the orginal .44-40 caliber, which proved itself popular and successfull during the period of the Old West. This is a very productive discussion, which I think we should carry forward into a future Question Of The Day: Rifle or Pistol-Caliber Carbine? Pistol caliber leverguns have one of the most compact (in size) actions, resulting in a very compact rifle. A hard bump can set the rounds off in the magazine. For an RDS, you'll want more rail-space options for placement depending on the RDS. Should be priced at 5 bucks - used. I heard Marlin post Remington were junk but didnt know how bad. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: It's also an effective hunting rifle. Otherwise, they kinda suck. Rifling is ballard style and I noticed that the twist rate on my rifle is similar to a 44-40, so I essentially make .44 reloads which are more consistent with a 44-40 lead reload. Check any good reloading manual for confirmation of this. ( Could never find one in a store/gun show in Houston). Notable examples include the Henry (1860), Winchester 1866 and 1873 and Marlin 1889. Only one critter was further away than 100 yards, most were much closer..robin. Posted: November/20/2011 at 06:37. The man that called asked if he had restored my confidence in Marlin. WinchesterDuke A+ (2177) Seller's Other Items. The 1894C is offered at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $788.62. The best price for marlin 1894 for sale online. Deployed military should use stateside address. The sights have been changed to the traditional brass bead front and buckhorn rear. The second size listed is those same group average, normalized by excluding one called flyer per group. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. While Im glad to hear that Marlin quality has now improved, I think I will stick with my 1951 waffletop 336. Some are sticky in my revolver.. 8/23/18 Buyer beware! (although I wasnt hot on the porting. As for durable, accurate centerfire scopes to compliment your Marlin 1894, the old Burris 2-7x Compact proved rugged and exceedingly accurate on a Weatherby Mk V .378 Weatherby Magnum, and the scope is small. This Marlin 1894CS was made in 2018 but the design predates the Ford Model T by about 30 years. Marlin Model 1894C Lever Action Carbine, #21079288, .357 mag. With thousands of .38 Special cases on hand from my competitive handgun shooting days, the .357 Magnum versions were especially appealing. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. I have looked at the Marlin lever action rifles in the store and can see the poor wood to metal fit. Bring your order ID or pickup code (if applicable) to your chosen pickup location to pick up your package. Selling a very nice, pristine Marlin 1894C in .357 caliber. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: Im not sure how old it is, but my guess would be the 1980s. Will keep you updated on my findings once I have it in my hands. Yowser you have convinced me. Since the projectile is only being accelerated while it is in the barrel, the longer barrel actually drastically increases projectile velocity. Notable examples include the Henry (1860), Winchester 1866 and 1873 and Marlin 1889. Fit my Marlin 1894C & does what it needs to do. At a plinking distance of 15 yards, a .38+P load can impact three inches higher than a mild .38 Special cowboy load. They will even do layaway for two months, asking for 25% down ($140) and I used six weeks before finally scraping together the balance and making the very long road trip to get it. Triggerbreak and cycling are smooth. Initially both were chambered for .25-20, .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40. $19.99. Here is my YouTube video I made of myself shooting it only yesterday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9w8E4HEeyQ, Photo of the complete rifle on the right side http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6803571207_08979f1685_b_d.jpg, Left side at muzzle http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6888807151_9a62bbb053_b_d.jpg, Left side forward of forestock cap http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6888797393_69b976f85a_b_d.jpg, Left side of barrel just forward of scope http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6888829027_9454bab1f8_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of left side of receiver http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6888805313_e533f99715_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of left side rear of barrel showing the manufacturer stamps http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6888813087_9033fdd239_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of right side of receiver http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6888823237_7fd4e9c972_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of right side of lever and some checkering http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6888801515_1786e119b9_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of right side rear of barrel showing proofmark http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6888815161_180f7cc2fa_b_d.jpg, Right side rear section of barrel http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6888819353_8e02decdfd_b_d.jpg, Right side of barrel immediately forward of forestock http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6888811139_844583d23a_b_d.jpg, Right side of barrel and front sight showing barrel band and screw http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6888821337_f499062ccd_b_d.jpg, Extreme closeup of left side of rear sight http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6888793277_4ec5338346_b_d.jpg. At 50 yards, the hot-rod 125-gr Remington JHP hits the target a full eight inches higher than the slower-moving (but still full-powered) 158-grain JSP. As Orwell also put it, its double-plus good! Handgun cartridges in rifles. Its handy size is punctuated by a quick-pointing, straight-grip stock design and Old West-styled, adjustable semi-buckhorn sights. That is pretty much the long and the short of it. Chambering a cartridge as the rifle is being raised to the shoulder is about as quick as releasing a safety. Ill live with it. If I can get more enjoyment by scoping my Marlin CB Rifle thats what I am going to do!!! What is one man's sin is another's folly. Please try again. The offset hammer spur is provided along with a mounting wrench to ensure the best hammer control possible when an optic is mounted on a lever . Of course, any one knowing me, theres going to be a back up to my back up, just as surely as Ill have a back up fighting knife to my main fighter. Guys just gotta get over the old school dogma. Its heavy and sticky for a while, then it sort of clicks into a false break, and then it gets even harder and stickier until it finally, interminably, breaks and finally fires. I like my .45-70 (also equipped with XS rail) but if thats what the QC is like these days, I think Id rather have a Rossi 92. After running the company into the ground, they part the company out and end their competition and a saga. Hornady has come out with the LEVERevolution bullets with a fairly pointed tip which are safe to load in a tubular mag. Modernize you old rifle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I use lead round nosed 158 gr 38 Specials and have zero problems with it. This IS the quality of Marlin now. I am sad that such a reputable company would send a gun from the line with so many problems. Marlin sent a new one (6 weeks later) it jams and misfeeds, too waiting on another shipping label right now to send it back. Go to the Warne website, load in your rifle specs and you'll find my setup. Considering a red dot. hey murph, glad knowing that you have worked with marlini guess you know better than what i knowthe age old question is.can i use my 357 fmj round nose or 38 spl fmj round nose on my 1894c? Pistol caliber carbines, for example a .44 magnum, with factory ammo are comparable in muzzle energy of a 30-30 and the ammo is far cheaper. I've seen super low-flush examples out there using the buckhorn dovetail, but I don't think it looks right. Im talking about the plain jane 20 barrel version identical to the .44 magnum version except that the caliber, .45 Colt. 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Left in the half cocked position will have the weapon in safe mode. Yes these Marlin 1894 CB Limited are very nice rifle. Fit and finish is impeccable on both wood and metal. Its hard to describe just how hard it is to pull this trigger. just wondering.hoping to hear from you guys soon.it would be so sad if i cannot use our locally produced standard fmjs here..makes me sad of purchasing it if thats the case.firearms here are not that cheapits about US $ 1,250 because of our government taxes. About 300 rds. Evolution Gun Works Marlin 1895 / 336 Lever Action Picatinny Rail Mount 47100 is custom designed to fit both the Marlin Classic 1895 rifle and the Marlin 336 rifle. Rock Island has a well-earned reputation for guns punching above their weight class and for unexpected innovation. While it is a solid gun and seems ok now, I probably wont be buing any more Marlins. The Taurus revolvers had too little cylinder gap and would lock up during firing. I believe it is just the conical rounds, and that was the impetus of Hornandys Leverevolution rounds, which I use just the same in my .357 revolvers. My rifles fit and finish was very good although, at the time, it still came without chequering. What is given up is a bunch of stuff that is not relevant. When I went to the local gun shop to buy another lever action gun, I asked what it would cost for a Marlin 1894? We did some testing with it using 357 Magnum ammo at 200 yards just to see. Such a shame, considering that during the early to mid 1980s, Marlin was so focused on QC that they were actually training other companies in how to improve, all the way down to the blue collar people themselves. I took it to a gun-smith and he has been mostly polishing the internals which he said was the worst he has ever seen from the factory, even has burs in the chamber. Their .22 TCM, a shortened .223 round Smith & Wesson single-action sixguns were a vital part of our frontier history. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The rifle is in excellent condition with front and rear sights, including the hood. is the rounded tip (not pointed like a 223 or a 308) has enough force or small enough area to create a strike in the primer? I really want something small as the rifle only has an 18" barrel. The Marlin 1894 rifle usually have factory installed screws holes; simply remove them and install the scope mount. Let us know how that weaver works for you. I made the gun reliable, but I was greatly disappointed at the spotty quality control. No scratches, mangled screwheads, badly finished walnut, misaligned screw holes, or out of kilter iron sights. The Weaver 2.5-7x28mm Rimfire won't have much issue surviving a 357mag levergun, and it might actually be better suited to this rifle than the 2.5-7x32mm Rifle scope would have been. 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