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1894 Lever Action

tesla85tesla85 Member Posts: 728 ✭✭✭✭
edited March 2004 in General Discussion
Howdy All, I'm in the market for a Carbine Cowboy Lever Action. I think I want it in .357 as I will be primarily using it as a ranch gun and for plinking. I'm pretty sure I want a Marlin because of teh side ejection and I will want a scope. I found a Marlin 1894C on Gunbroker that has a ported barrel and a 3X9 Tasco scope, and is like new condition (just sighted in). It is currently going for 450$ and I'm considering buying it. Any comments/suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Too my knowledge Marlin does not make the cowboy in a ported barrel! Id have to see it to believe it!!!

    I just looked at it, Im not so sure that is the cowboy model, could be I suppose, but mine has an Octagon barrel! I checked Marlins website and seen no mention of such an animal, but anything is possible!

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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All of the newer Winchester '94's have angle eject, so you can mount your scope straight over the reciever as opposed to the side like the older ones. I would definately suggest a Winchester over a Marlin anyday.

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Winchester over a Marlin??? What the hell you been smokin??? Take a poll on that one you will lose handsdown!!!

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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Basic lights. I don't care what anybody says, I'll take Winchester any day over a Marlin.

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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have both and They are almost equal except that Marlin rules lever guns. Don [}:)][}:)]

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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    You can buy a new one here for less than that. Don't think the ported barrel on a glorified .38 Special would light my fire. Wrecks the classic looks,

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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin model 1894CP carbine, similar to 1894 C except has 16 1/4 inch PORTED round barrel NEW 2001

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Larry: Thanks for clarifying that, I couldn't figure out for the likes of me why Marlin would port a cowboy!!!

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  • tesla85tesla85 Member Posts: 728 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Its a Marlin .357 1894C with an aftermarket porting. You can see it here: http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=16010498
    Thanks, I didnt think about the ruining the cowboy look...

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Tesla that ain't no Cowboy, Classic is right on this one!!! As usual I might add!!!

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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    tesla85 that rifle is over priced! and out of production , they are great little rifles but if you want one for cowboy shooting , just get the regular 1894c in 357mag with 18 1/2" barrel or go to the cowboy with 24 inch barrel, dealer cost on that rifle you are looking at was around $325, retail cost for a new cowboy is around $550 give or take and you should be able to find a 1894c for less than 400
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  • tesla85tesla85 Member Posts: 728 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Great, Thanks alot for your input skyhawk!

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  • jimbo1096jimbo1096 Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been looking for months for an 1894 in 45c for $400 or under. I don't think they exist anymore. Even in good used condition!!
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have no idea why the heck someone would want to port the barrel of a rifle chambered in .357 Seems rather unnecessary to me and I'm not very experienced with heavy-recoiling rifles.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by idsman75
    I have no idea why the heck someone would want to port the barrel of a rifle chambered in .357 Seems rather unnecessary to me and I'm not very experienced with heavy-recoiling rifles.


    I would never port any levergun. I'm so much the traditionalist I probably wouldn't even put any ported gun in the safe. But some people when racing the clock will try for every advantage they can get. And that's what cowboy action is, It's clock racing.

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  • jack85jack85 Member Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just put one of my 1894's deluxe model in 357 magnum (some 100 rounds went trough it) for sale at my local gun shop. The gun is on consignment for $325. This is what I'd pay for the little Marlin if I were looking for one.
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  • tesla85tesla85 Member Posts: 728 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jack, where abouts are you located? Mabye I'll stop buy and take a look @ your Marlin...

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  • kuhlewulfkuhlewulf Member Posts: 591 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just bought my Father a Winchester '94 in 30-30 LNIB for $150. Look for better pricing. And for a plinking/ranch gun in a pistol caliber why do you want a scope? Mounting a scope on something sort of lessens its ruggedness and eliminates the "throw-it-in-the-truckability". Anyway, I saw Marlins at the PHX gunshow this last weekend for $200-300.

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  • jack85jack85 Member Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey brother. You know that I'm not supposed to try to sell anything on this MB. But if you are within 100 miles of Chicago, I'd guess it'll be worth a trip. You can email me at jackomender@hotmail.com if this is the case, I'll let you know where to go. Also I got some 23 (twenty three) other cool guns for sale at the same location, all priced at 50%-75% of market value.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Tesla85 : I was just over on the other site (a u c t i o n a r m s ) there was a Marlin 1894 in 357mag, like new condition starting bid was $345 , item number was 5527603 if you want to take a look at one
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  • tesla85tesla85 Member Posts: 728 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well... I'm in California so sorry jack. The local gunshop wants 429 for a new 1894C in .357.

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  • KIMBER MANKIMBER MAN Member Posts: 64 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    marlin lever over winchester anyday!!

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  • zinFlintzinFlint Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw a 1894c this past weekend 3-21-04 at the Austin gun show, but the stock and forearm were in poor shape. Asking price was $375. Irony is that I bought the .44 1894p for $350 new in the box. lol
    Go figure. I'm also in the market for the 1894c, and maybe the 1894cp. I will know more after I get used to the .44, and if I can do well on silhouettes at 100 meters, then I can see no reason not to get the shorter barrel.

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  • jjmitchell60jjmitchell60 Member Posts: 3,887
    edited November -1
    I just bought a NIB 1895 in 45-70 for $300 and thought it was a steal! I am on a waiting list with several of our distributors for one of the 1894s in 32 H&R Mag that Marlin began/beginning to produce this year. I too thought that the only model that Marlin ported was the 1895 G but Classic has educated me as well. Why port a cowboy rifle unless it is in 45/70 or 450? A local pawn shop has a Marlin 450 1895 G for $400 if anyone is looking for one. It has had 5 rounds shot through it.

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  • zinFlintzinFlint Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Congratulations on that 1895 jj. Sounds like you got a good deal. How is the recoil? I've always wanted one of the "sharps" type 45-70s, but they are more than I can afford considering I get got several rifles for the price of one of those. So I might look into the 1895 if the recoil is not too bad. Are you anywhere near N E Texas?
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  • jjmitchell60jjmitchell60 Member Posts: 3,887
    edited November -1
    zinFlint, I am in KY! As to recoil, I have not shot mine yet but I have shot another one with a shorter barrel and then recoil is not that bad. Mine has the 22 inch barrel but a friend of mine has a 1895G with the 18 inch barrel. I was expecting a good jolt when I shot his but it was not bad. I had a 338 Mag that kicked worse than the 1895G 45-70 did. I am wanting to shoot one of the 450s now to see how bad they kick. Basically the same as the 45-70 but in a belted case!

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  • anderskandersk Member Posts: 3,627 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    pabooger says?
    Winchester over a Marlin??? What the hell you been smokin??? Take a poll on that one you will lose handsdown!!!

    You could be right, but us Winchester guys are pretty loyal inspite of the facts! [:)]

    I looked at the Marlin in question, and I do agree it does LOOK like a Winchester, but it isn't so I'd say stick with the REAL thing! I was just over to the range today and a fellow let me shoot his Model 92 in Colt .45 ... it was kind of fun to shoot. He is into Cowboy shoots and reloads a lot of .45's. He said it was made by Rossi, but he cleaned it up and did some refitting of the butt plate and it looked pretty good. Beautiful wood!

    I'd say the Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 is the way to go for the kind of use you are talking about. Get a Model 94 AE if you must do the scope thing![:D] But realize that REAL cowboys don't use scopes![:p]
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