lever action 357

Have you looked at the Marlin 1894C, or whichever models Puma (Legacy?) offers?

go with the marlin, my brother just got one, sweet rifle.

The Marlin is highly thought of here. I dont own one but would like to. Aparently Big5 has there own version of the Marlin with a stock of a lower quality wood that is considerably cheaper than anywhere else.

EMF Co is the best of the Rossi made 1892 rifles. They run about $550.


GC

Picked up a spotless 1977 Marlin 1894c from a member here a few weeks ago. It wasn't cheap. I could have purchased a new rifle of a different heritage for the same $$ but so far it sure seems to be worth the investment to me.

The big question is, are you're going to put optics on it? If yes, go with Marlin. If no, save the cash and get a Puma.

Get the AMERICAN made Marlin 1894C 18 1/2 inch barrel,or 1894 Cowboy 20 inch octagon barrel Was also made for a while with 24 inch oct barrel. Keep our jobs and money at home. Marlin quality, and accuracy is legendary. Customer service is second to none.

I don't have an 1894 in 357, but do have a few in 44 and .45 Colt. Here is a pic of a standard 1894 44 (Top rifle) and the 1894 CB .45 it looks just like the 1894 CB .357 with 24 inch barrel.

About a year ago I found this Browning B92, in 357 mag, for a little less than $500.

I've got a PUMA M-92 .357mag with a 20" octagon barrel and love it! Paid $480.00 plus tax.

Purchased an 1894C .357 a year ago for around $400 if I recall correctly. Feeds all .357 rds and .38 rounds including cheapy rounds. More accurate than me. A real neat gun! Actually, I'm thinking of getting a .357 revolver to keep the Marlin company.