AJC1
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Do they have a modern vs antique loading or a list of firearms that accept higher pressure. I have herd that some pistols are good to run higher pressure
Lever action conundrum
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Riomouse911
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Ruger Redhawks and Blackhawks in .45 Colt and Super Redhawks in .454 Casull can take +P .45 Colt loads that'll punish your hands after several are fired. Same with the Freedom Arms, BFR and many custom revolvers based on the Ruger SA and DA platforms.
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Trey Veston
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When I bought my Marlin 1894 new about three years ago, quality control was still hit and miss and mostly miss. All I know is that when compared to my JM Marlin, it was a joke.
I would go here and see if they are making them any better...
https://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-rant-forum/
I would go here and see if they are making them any better...
https://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-rant-forum/
Targa
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The modern 1892 models will reliably handle hot .45 Colt rounds, I wouldn’t run them through an 1873 model. As for pistols, you are right. They have .45 Colt loading data for Ruger, Thompson Center etc..etc only firearms. You would NOT want to run these through a Colt SAA or one of its clones for example.
Daveboone
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I agree there are no more fun guns plink with than a lever action...
I have a falling block 45-70 (Browning) with a heavy octagon bbl. It is a telephone pole to lug, and as far as 45-70s go has enough weight so it isn't uncomfortable to shoot...for a few shots. That said, if you want to shoot it a lot the 45-70 is expensive...big bullets, big cases and lotsa powder to reload, and for more than a few shots not pleasant..which goes hand in hand with more difficult to shoot well.
Lever action (and most single shots) are relatively light.
As you already load for the .357, that is where I would go. Or as another though, in my opinion there is no finer lever action or fun gun than a Marlin model 39 in of course .22 .
I have a falling block 45-70 (Browning) with a heavy octagon bbl. It is a telephone pole to lug, and as far as 45-70s go has enough weight so it isn't uncomfortable to shoot...for a few shots. That said, if you want to shoot it a lot the 45-70 is expensive...big bullets, big cases and lotsa powder to reload, and for more than a few shots not pleasant..which goes hand in hand with more difficult to shoot well.
Lever action (and most single shots) are relatively light.
As you already load for the .357, that is where I would go. Or as another though, in my opinion there is no finer lever action or fun gun than a Marlin model 39 in of course .22 .
chicharrones
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Comparing my new Remlin 1894 CSBL bought yesterday versus my 1993-94 Marlin 39 bought in 1994 I can report the following. Keep in mind I've only cycled .38 snap caps and .357 ammo through the 1894 to check basic function, so a range test is a comin'.
The Cons - The 1894's checkering is shallow, the trigger has sharp edges and is heavy compared to a good bolt gun, I'm going to need to smooth the edges of the mag tube frame opening to make loading cartridges easier, and looking at the MIM hammer is what it is.
The In Between - There are some mag capacity discrepancies listed on the net (6 or 8) and the box (7), but this 16.5" barreled gun does hold 6 rounds of .357 Mag in the tube for sure*.
The Pros - Wood to metal fit and wood to recoil pad fit is very good, the remainder of the external metal is smooth without burrs (the loading gate has no sharp edges either), the rifling looks good, the barrel isn't canted, the screw heads look perfect, and the lever motion is a bit less clunky than my 39.
Regarding the checkering, I do wonder if the checkering machines being used have a hard time with laminated wood? My Ruger GSR with laminated stock has deeper checkering than this 1894, but the GSR still has shallow checkering compared to my Marlin 39.
Overall though, I'm satisfied with this 1894 CSBL at this point.
*7 rounds of .38 special has been loaded, too.
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Riomouse911
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I like the looks of those laminate-stainless Marlin guns a lot! But, my wants for some other guns are pushing my buying another .357 carbine further back in line... unless I find a smoking deal...then all bets are off .
Nice pickup!
Stay safe.
.Nice pickup!
Stay safe.
Targa
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Very nice!!
Tommygunn
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Photos please!!!
I have a .45 caliber Uberti 1873 Winchester '73 short rifle with half-octagon barrel .... I'd like to see how yours compares!!! - Status
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