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Marlin 1894cb questions.
Oakie
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Do any of you collect these CB's and if so, what calibers do you have??? Does anyone have or had, a 44-40, or a 444 in a Marlin 1894cb??? I'm thinking of getting one in either 45, 44-40 or 444. I never liked the CB barrels, until a few years ago. Now I have been buying any of them I can find. I'm leaning towards either the 44-40 or the 45. I think the 444 will kick like a mule, but I really don't know, as I have never shot one. I like my 38-55 for hunting, and want something just to shoot paper and add to my collection. Looking for input on any of these calibers. Oakie
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Just sold all of mine but they were a big part of my collection I always leaned more to the 35 Remington as my favorite. I had all of them at one time except the 44-40. I had the .444 outfitter which is the twin to the 45-70 Guide gun. I would say it kicked about the same as a heavy 30-06 load
That eliminates the 444. Thank you.
Why not the 44 magnum Oakie?
the .357 was a fun gun to plink with especially with 38 special.
grandkids have shot better than 2000 rounds through mine........mostly 38's
I have a 45 Colt and it has very little recoil, even with hot loads.
"Marlin 1894cb??? I'm thinking of getting one in either 45, 44-40 or 444."............just to note; Marlin never made a '1894' in .444, too long for the action.
Yep, the 444 is in an 1895 length action. I have a 41 and 45 Colt and really like them, but would really like to get one in 44-40 since I already own a S&W revolver model 547 in 44-40. The 24" octagon barrel can get fairly heavy to hold up for an extended period.
I have three of them, including a rare one in PG, 161/2" barrel, ported.
CB is a cowboy/octagon barrel. I looked again and the 44-40, and 444 was not listed today. I'm betting it was a mistake and the guy took it down. I trust what you are telling me. I just type in 1894cb , everyday, to see what is available. Thank you for the info. I love when I learn new information on firearms, as I don't know everything about them. Some of you guys have incredible knowledge and I enjoy learning from you all. Oakie😉😃 Thanks Mike!!!
Mike, this is what I was looking at, and that is why I said 1894. It was a 1894 Winchester Carbine, not Marlin. I came under 1894cb and I guess it got moved. Oak
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1014824710
it can be confusing between Winchester and Marlin's 92's, 93's and 94's as they were made in 'opposite' caliber's (pistol/rifle)