the lone gunman
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I have an 1894 but mine is 44 magnum. I put a set of Skinner peep sights on it and a cheap nylon sling from walmart. What a blast to shoot , Its the most fun gun i ever had. I am going to use it this doe season, cant wait !!!
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Mannlicher
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Not a C, but an S in .44 Mag.
This is my go to deer rifle.
This is my go to deer rifle.
AStone
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Lever lovers,
opinions requested.
opinions requested.
rifle vs. handgun designs
I have an 1894C, which I think is a great little rifle. My brother has the 336-30/30, which I've never fired but while handling I noticed that the bolt/receiver layout is different than on the handgun caliber models.
My question -- for those who own both -- is do you find that you like one style better than the other?
My initial impression is that the 30/30 version with the bolt inset in the receiver seems more... sturdy, maybe more polished (?). The 1894 version, at least mine, has sharp edges and feels less refined. (Might be because I have one of the Big5 sale guns?).
Is one version any easier to take down to clean, or otherwise easier to live with?
Do you feel like either one dropped in the mud would have the same probability of functioning flawlessly after a simple in-the-field wipe-down?
I have an 1894C, which I think is a great little rifle. My brother has the 336-30/30, which I've never fired but while handling I noticed that the bolt/receiver layout is different than on the handgun caliber models.
My question -- for those who own both -- is do you find that you like one style better than the other?
My initial impression is that the 30/30 version with the bolt inset in the receiver seems more... sturdy, maybe more polished (?). The 1894 version, at least mine, has sharp edges and feels less refined. (Might be because I have one of the Big5 sale guns?).
Is one version any easier to take down to clean, or otherwise easier to live with?
Do you feel like either one dropped in the mud would have the same probability of functioning flawlessly after a simple in-the-field wipe-down?
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AStone
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Wow, I was doing fine with your post until I got there, then had to catch my breath. Oh, the horror ...
Still, good question.
Good to see you back around, MyRoad. Hadn't seen you for a while. If I'm not mistaken, I even owe you a PM or two.
Anyway, good questions you raise since I own both the guns you mentioned, but I'll not venture an opinion since both are still new to me, the '894C brand new. (Haven't even stripped it down yet for a pre-shoot cleaning ... busy with studio work ... and of course this infernal bunch of gun nuts called THR keeps getting in the way ...
I was given a Colt Lawman MK III for Christmas 1983. I was fifteen at the time. I was in hog heaven, but when I found out that Marlin made a "cowboy rifle" in .357 magnum I knew that I had to have one. Just like John Wayne. I couldn't imagine anything cooler than a revolver/carbine combo capable of using the same ammo.
I had approximately $100.00 saved up and my parents helped out with the rest. So for my sixteenth birthday (Feb 1984) I received a brand new Marlin 1894CS. Paid a staggering $180.00 for it. My dad was an Idaho State Trooper and one of his fellow troopers had a gun dealership run out of his home. He sold me that Marlin for just above cost.
The Colt was traded towards a S&W Model 27 back in 2003. But the Marlin is still in my safe with no intention of letting it go anywhere. After twenty-three years it's a member of the family and will eventually go to one of my kids.
I had approximately $100.00 saved up and my parents helped out with the rest. So for my sixteenth birthday (Feb 1984) I received a brand new Marlin 1894CS. Paid a staggering $180.00 for it. My dad was an Idaho State Trooper and one of his fellow troopers had a gun dealership run out of his home. He sold me that Marlin for just above cost.
The Colt was traded towards a S&W Model 27 back in 2003. But the Marlin is still in my safe with no intention of letting it go anywhere. After twenty-three years it's a member of the family and will eventually go to one of my kids.
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woof
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I called Marlin Friday to verify what I had heard, that 94s were being made this month. They did verify that. I should have asked if it was being changed in any way (I doubt it) and if the price would go up (I don't doubt it). I wish I would have "known" I wanted an 1894c about six months ago. I'll probably have to pay 150 or so more for waiting.
glockman19
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I hope they produce the 1894CS again. I'd like a stainless .357 to go with my S&W 686
AStone
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^ <G'man19 stirs up the gun lust factor ... >
fallingblock
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One of the handiest rifles currently in production!
And FUN!
Nem, you are going to wind up with an "arsenal" at this rate.
If you think prices in the U.S. are high for an 1894c...
My 1894c cost AUD$829 new two years ago. (That's about USD$660)
The muzzle end of the bore had a series of gouges extending about three
inches in from the crown, so I cut the barrel, magazine tube and spring to 17 inches-which eliminated the worst of them.
"Sending it back to Marlin" is for all practical purposes not an option in Australia - unless paperwork and frustration is a hobby.
I filed the safety button flush and recontoured the hammer to eliminate the possibility of any interference with hammer fall.
Dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist "That's what the half-cock is for" - that's me!
It's wearing a Lyman 66 receiver sight with a post front sight and is extremely fast handling. Aquiring a target is as simple as placing the front post on it!
The 1894c - slick-handling, traditional, reliable, accurate, and FUN.
Did I mention FUN?
And FUN!
Nem, you are going to wind up with an "arsenal" at this rate.
If you think prices in the U.S. are high for an 1894c...
My 1894c cost AUD$829 new two years ago. (That's about USD$660)
The muzzle end of the bore had a series of gouges extending about three
inches in from the crown, so I cut the barrel, magazine tube and spring to 17 inches-which eliminated the worst of them.
"Sending it back to Marlin" is for all practical purposes not an option in Australia - unless paperwork and frustration is a hobby.
I filed the safety button flush and recontoured the hammer to eliminate the possibility of any interference with hammer fall.
Dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist "That's what the half-cock is for" - that's me!
It's wearing a Lyman 66 receiver sight with a post front sight and is extremely fast handling. Aquiring a target is as simple as placing the front post on it!
The 1894c - slick-handling, traditional, reliable, accurate, and FUN.
Did I mention FUN?
AStone
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<smiles>
FB, my friend, I already have.
Good enough for me, at the moment, anyway.
Could be five or twenty five times this and not be as much.
Now, that sounds interesting.
Any chance for photos?
I never really understood the phrase, "Don't go off half cocked".
The point is, a rifle - at least an 1894 - CAN'T go off half-cocked.
Thus, I propose that the phrase could
have arisen from among lawyers.
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How's things in the southlands ... other than the price of fine rifles?
I hear you guys had a spot of drought recently ...
I joined the 1894C club about 6 months ago. I love this rifle. Got a 1.5-5x20mm on order that I will mount with QRW rings and still try to use the factory sites. I don't know if the steel QRWs are gonna hold up when mounted on the aluminum base that I already have. A red fire site would be nice too.
glockman19
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Nem,
Called Marlin today. Asked if they would produce a 1894CS. Word was my request would be passed along and if enough people requested it they may do a limited run. They took my number and said they would call me if/when there was a 1894CS available.
If you or any others are interested call tehm up they are very friendly. I look forward to their call and getting another.
I'll post my Stainless porn shortly. Marlin 1894SS, S&W 686 & 629.
Called Marlin today. Asked if they would produce a 1894CS. Word was my request would be passed along and if enough people requested it they may do a limited run. They took my number and said they would call me if/when there was a 1894CS available.
If you or any others are interested call tehm up they are very friendly. I look forward to their call and getting another.
I'll post my Stainless porn shortly. Marlin 1894SS, S&W 686 & 629.
When I call them, I'm going to request that they make the limited run of stainless with a laminate stock similar to those on the XLR series. I realize this is a long shot since it would be easier for them to pick up production where they left off (the 1894 stock I believe is not interchangeable with the 1895), but its worth a try.
I would have trouble rationalizing another purchase, but if an 1894SS with a Laminate stock was on the market, I know I'd buy it.
(the .308 version pictured below)
Edit: In reality, I'd be just as likely to buy it with a nice synthetic stock as well.
fallingblock
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I'd buy a stainless 1894cs
Nem (or anyone), where do I find instructions on how to post a photo?
That's assuming I can work this digital-electro camera thing.
Yeah, we really are in the 'southland' of Australia now.
I returned from Arizona to move south from Alice Springs.
Her loveliness received a promotion to Canberra
that's put the U.S. plans on hold for a bit.
Still, it's coming up on spring here and the Australian Alps are
visible from the window as I type - even Canberra has some
attraction for outdoor folks.
"Going off Half-cocked" I think had to do with flintlocks originally -
Could someone from the blackpowder tribe enlighten us?
Drought? Yes, and when the rains finally did drown Sydney and
Melbourne recently they missed our little highland catchment area.
The A.C.T. now has its 'straws' into the Murrumbidgee River, and
the Snowy Mountain Hydroelectric Scheme may have to
reduce power output due to lack of flow.
I hope Marlin does return the 1894cs to production!
Nem (or anyone), where do I find instructions on how to post a photo?
That's assuming I can work this digital-electro camera thing.
Yeah, we really are in the 'southland' of Australia now.
I returned from Arizona to move south from Alice Springs.
Her loveliness received a promotion to Canberra
that's put the U.S. plans on hold for a bit.
Still, it's coming up on spring here and the Australian Alps are
visible from the window as I type - even Canberra has some
attraction for outdoor folks.
"Going off Half-cocked" I think had to do with flintlocks originally -
Could someone from the blackpowder tribe enlighten us?
Drought? Yes, and when the rains finally did drown Sydney and
Melbourne recently they missed our little highland catchment area.
The A.C.T. now has its 'straws' into the Murrumbidgee River, and
the Snowy Mountain Hydroelectric Scheme may have to
reduce power output due to lack of flow.
I hope Marlin does return the 1894cs to production!
Here is a website that might interest Lever-Gun Maniacs:
http://www.leverguns.com/Default.htm
http://www.leverguns.com/Default.htm
AStone
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Marlin 45 carbine
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I don't own one but a shooting buddy does and I've shot his several times. I can see why they have a devoted following since he and many others have a .357 pistol. It's a fine carbine. He admires my little .45 acp carbine but no trade, thanks.
So when did Marlin stop manufacturing the 1894CS in 357 magnum on a consistent basis?
I have to say that it's a strange feeling to be the owner of a model that is growing in popularity and apparently isn't being made on a regular basis anymore. Actually I had no idea this was going on.
I've become one of those blasted old farts with the neat, getting harder to find, bought it when it was failry common, gun in his safe. Hooray for me.
I have to say that it's a strange feeling to be the owner of a model that is growing in popularity and apparently isn't being made on a regular basis anymore. Actually I had no idea this was going on.
I've become one of those blasted old farts with the neat, getting harder to find, bought it when it was failry common, gun in his safe. Hooray for me.
AStone
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Bump.
This is far too fine a gun to let this thread die on page 3.
Busy week for me, trying to finish a major studio rearrangement,
and scrape up Sept rent - else I'd be reporting on
tuning my new 1894C.
Maybe next week ...
This is far too fine a gun to let this thread die on page 3.
Busy week for me, trying to finish a major studio rearrangement,
and scrape up Sept rent - else I'd be reporting on
tuning my new 1894C.
Maybe next week ...
glockman19
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If there's enough interest perhaps we can go a Marlin 1894CS Group buy. I'd be happy to pay full price just to get a 1894 .357 in Stainless Steel.
I'll contact Marlin again and give then the address of this thread. Let's talk it up.
I'll contact Marlin again and give then the address of this thread. Let's talk it up.
My father-in-law just gave me his old 1894 as a belated wedding present. It's an old model with the standard post front sight, no cross-bolt safety. It has a weaver 3x mounted on it with quick release rings. Really nice carbine, I must say.
I haven't shot it, but then again I haven't shot anything in the past year since moving back to NE Ohio and promptly losing all of my shooting land...
Sigh.
-Parke1
I haven't shot it, but then again I haven't shot anything in the past year since moving back to NE Ohio and promptly losing all of my shooting land...
Sigh.
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