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Marlin .357 1894 carbine question
rummy
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Does anyone know the difference between the Marlin .357 mag 1894C and the 1894? Cant get a straight answer from the auctions I've asked. Thanx.
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The main internal difference is the newer "C" model has the crossbolt safety.
Also, the older, straight forward non-checkered plain-jane .357/.38 '94 used Marlin's Micro-groove barrel, while the fancier-looking newer "C" uses Ballard rifling.
Oh, and the "C", from the Marlin catelog, shows it has sling swivel studs, non-"C" did not.
EDIT: Non-"C" out of production, but don't know when it stopped? oops, my mistake-- it is still being made, as just looked more closly in their catelog.
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/1894centerfire/1894c.asp
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/Cowboy/1894_45Colt.asp (It says .45Colt, but inside states comes also in .357 & .44mag)
Anyways, the older/newer comparisions are accurate.
Either way, great handling little rifle.
45er
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