New Marlin 1894 357 classic

[Rem700..300]

Thinking of buying the new Marlin 1894 classic in 357. Does anyone have one? Impressions? If you have compared it to the Rossi 92 16 in barrel in 357?
I love my Henry big loop but the wife thinks it is too heavy so going to get her a Marlin or Rossi.

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[Jade Falcon]

Following. I'm looking at one to pair up with my 4" GP100 as well.

 

[Mikej]

Thinking of buying the new Marlin 1894 classic in 357. Does anyone have one? Impressions? If you have compared it to the Rossi 92 16 in barrel in 357?
I love my Henry big loop but the wife thinks it is too heavy so going to get her a Marlin or Rossi.

Wifey loves the feel of her Rossi R92 stainless, 20" barrel, in .45 colt. I have a Winchester M94, 16" barrel in .38/.357. The model 92 action is much smoother than the Winchester 94. We got hers last year at the BIG OAC show in Hillsboro.
Nothing bad that I can say about the Rossi. Unless it's the weird little safety atop the back of the slide/bolt.

 

[Horatius]

I just purchased a Marlin 1894 in .357. I took it to the range for its maiden voyage yesterday, my only real complaint may be ammo related. I was shooting flat nose .357 (all I had on hand) while loading the magazine the bullet wanted to dip to the center of the carbine stopping the shell from entering the magazine completely. pushing down on the rim of the shell while inserting allowed said ammo to feed in the tube. the rest of the experience was excellent. I had zero issues with the function of the carbine and fit and finish are very nice.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I don't know much about it but have been researching them. Costs as I understand it are:

Gforce <$500
Rossi $550-$650
Henry $790
Marlin $911
Uberti/cimarron/taylors $1200

For my $ I would probably go for the Rossi in stainless. But if I was to spend $900 I would probably spend a little more for the uberti, but it depends on how much one values it. That's just my personal preference. If you want smaller barrel though the trapper (16-18") is only option for uberti. Really all 5 of the options, gforce on up to uberti, seem like pretty good options.

https://www.uberti-usa.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/2024-BUSA-DlrWrkbk_Uberti_Full-Section_CnsmrPricingOnly_FINAL.pdf

Uberti case hardening is something to behold.

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18" trapper ($1200) octagonal barrel

16" trapper

 

[Rem700..300]

Following. I'm looking at one to pair up with my 4" GP100 as well.

That is what she is doing also. Have 6 inch GP100 and the Brass Big loop.

 

[Jade Falcon]

That is what she is doing also. Have 6 inch GP100 and the Brass Big loop.

Not a fan of the big loop myself, but if it floats her boat then awesome.

Also something to consider is the LOP, if you are a shorter-statured person like me. The Marlin's LOP is shorter than Henry's, I think by about half an inch. Not sure about the Rossi or anyone else. I do, however, have an LSI 16" Puma in .454 and it fits me like a glove.

 

[Rem700..300]

She tried both a 16 inch Rossi and the Marlin this week at the local gun stores. Both fit her well it seem. At least she said she was happy with either.

 

[DB is Here]

Dang it, now I want one...Ugh.

 

[bionic knees]

Dang it, now I want one...Ugh.

Me too, in .327 federal to pair with my gp 100

 

[DB is Here]

Me too, in .327 federal to pair with my gp 100

That would be sweet.

 

[orygun]

Me too, in .327 federal to pair with my gp 100

That should be a lively cartridge from a carbine.

 

[gmerkt]

I was at Sportsmen's Warehouse the other day and looked at one. I liked it, but the price tag was $1,129, and in Warshington state, add sales tax of up to 10%. Oh, and the new $19 BGC fee. I didn't like it that much. But I liked what I saw. They had .357 and .44, same price. There is a .30-30 version but I'd never pay that kind of money for one; used .30-30's come along for less money.

 

[Rem700..300]

Coastal Farm was $1000. I asked if I could get it with the senior discount. He wasnt sure. Might have to look into that.

 

[K-22]

Coastal Farm was $1000. I asked if I could get it with the senior discount. He wasnt sure. Might have to look into that.

No senior discount on firearms,

 

[Member 53867]

The only lever-action rifle I ever had was a Marlin MXLR in .308 Marlin Express. I put the Aimpoint Micro T-1 on it and had lots of fun ringing steel plates at 200 yards offhand as fast as I could work the lever.

If I bought another lever gun, I think I'd get something with a threaded barrel in .22 mag, .41 mag, .45 Colt or .45-70.

But, like the MXLR, it would likely end up being a just range toy and not used for much else and eventually sold.

 

[Sporting Systems]

The new Marlins (Ruger built) are better than the old marlins (Remington built), by leaps and bounds. I really enjoy the Marlin lever guns, the Uberti levers are quite nice as well, as mentioned above but considerably more cash for those.

 

[Tlock]

I have one and love it! No complaints....I sold my henery, it's was just terrible. Ruger really did a good job and bimart had them for cheap for a short time

 

[ma96782]

Mine are OLD GUNS.

I have two (2) Marlin 1894s in .38 Sp/.357 Mag. Both are carbine length, JM marked, blue steel and made before the Remlin era (and now the Ruglin era). One has a cheap-o-stock and the other one has the checkered walnut. I use the cheap-o-stocked one for my SASS shooting. BTW, the safety is on the receiver with both rifles and I had to modify the magazine springs in order to fit 10 rounds of .357 Mags. Also, I broke the two piece firing pin on the SASS gun. So, I replaced it with a one piece firing pin. The other one is my "back up". LOL.

IMHO (based on my observations at SASS Matches) IF I were looking to go for blinding speed, my choices would be in this order.....

1873/1866
Marlin 1894
1892

But, some gunsmithing might/would be needed and that costs MONEY. I haven't sent mine to a gunsmith. That being said.......I've cycled the action 1000's, upon 1000's, of times. And, it goes without saying, that the winners of the matches are well practiced and dedicated. If you don't care...... whatever.

Also note that, IF you wanted to mount a scope on it, the Marlin has a drilled and tapped receiver top. Ejecting the brass out the side......certainly helps.

Rrrright.......my son.......yeah, he is waiting to inherit my old guns. He says that he wants to have the barrel threaded (when he gets it). Jeez. Kids nowadays. Meanwhile, he has gone and bought a '92 clone. I think it's a Rossi. Black plastic stock, .44 Mag with a threaded barrel...... Cough, cough.

Aloha, Mark

PS.....imagine this. One day, the anti gunners will call this an "Assault Weapon" too.

View: https://youtu.be/-HUOHtNUH0c?si=RPdzSvj-YDgsdkiK

 

[ma96782]

RE : Gunsmiths and the MONEY

DIY Cowboy gunsmithing. If you dare.

irons

Cowboy Action Shooting Firearms hints

marauder.homestead.com

Aloha, Mark