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Marlin lever-action question
callktulu
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I know Marlin did and still does make an 1894-style lever-action in 38/357. Did they ever make one in that caliber in the "pistol grip" style? If I were able to choose, I prefer the look of a pistol grip stock (like on my Marlin .30-30) rather than the 1894-style stock. Just personal taste, I suppose. I've been eying a few of those rifles, and want it in that particular caliber.
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About 10 years ago I purchased a Marlin 336 in 30-30 caliber.
Excellent rifle and well made as I have always enjoyed Marlin products but I have found a problem with the newer ones made since the mid 1990`s.
They have changed how the blue there weapons and they are rust magnets !
This rifle has had about 60 rounds fired through it since purchased new. It is kept in a dry area with dry rods with it.
The outer surface will rust at any time of the year and I have done everything to keep it rust free. Changed it storage space, moved to all areas of my home looking for a dry space and it the temperature changes I can guarantee you it will rust on the outer surface.
I have resorted to putting a light coat of Vaseline on the outer surface for storage. It has work to keep it rust free.
So in my opinion look for a older Marlin rifle to avoid this in the newer manufactured rifles.
Those 1894C that come in .357/.38 SPL, the capacity is 10+1. Is that for both calibers? So even though the .357 is longer, you can still only fill the magazine with 10 of either? Not that it matters, I'm just curious.
38 Special Max OAL 1.550
Not THAT much difference in length.
357 max OAL is 1.590
38 Special Max OAL 1.550
Not THAT much difference in length.
Enough that I can't fit .357's in my .38SPL revolver![:p]
Marlin 336 used to be in that caliber. Keep looking at the auction side, one will surface sometime.
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DON'T LIKE (or at least don't prefer):
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/1894centerfire/1894SS.asp
It has only been shot about 60 times or 3 20 round boxes through it.
If I remember right I payed around $250 new out the door about 15 years ago.
It has a Simmons 3x9x32 scope on it.
Nothing special but a rust bucket if not wiped and cleaned very often.
Will a Marlin 1894-style rifle accept the partial pistol grip-style of the Marlin 336 stock? I know both are held in by a single screw, but are they interchangeable? I'm guessing not, as the frame is probably different, but it's worth asking...
That and if the lever needs swapping, too. Or go for the John Wayne 's "Big Hoopy Dupe".
Yeah, I don't like the "squared" lever of the 1894 rifle, either. I much prefer the rounded or big loop. So....time for a project gun!
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