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Marlin 1894 /1894S 41 mag confusion?
Ischia
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My Blue Book calls it an 1894 S (sporter)and lists it in .44mag as well. I'm looking for info on the older non-button safety model. When were they produced? Several of these old style 1894's (1894S ?)are listed on GB in .44mag. None name them as an 1894S. Are they the same in .41 mag. Is the newer button safety model the same as a "hammer block safety" as noted in the "Blue Book" Any info would be helpful in my search.
Thanks,
SW
Thanks,
SW
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Thanks for your help.
SW
You asked "I have a chance at an older 1894 without the button safety but in .44 mag. Was this madel called the 1894S? as well?" No it was produced before the safty was added to the 1894. The 1894S are marked model 1894S on the barrel. NO 41mags were produced by Marlin prior to the introduction of the safty.
Thanks,
SW
Thanks again for the input,
SW
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/taylor/crossbolt_safety.htm
If you think the 19th century and 3/4 of the 20th were safe enough, this will improve the cosmetics.
Of course we could make out some kind of trade for that outdated Mdl 57. I'm sure I could come upon a Mdl 29 and you could have an easier time finding an 1894 in .44 more to your liking.[;)]
SW
http://www.ericagavin.com/films.html