Thinking about a new Marlin 1894CB

[Pat Riot]

I am seriously considering a Marlin 1894CB in .357 for Cowboy Action. I looked at one the other day that seemed all right. A friend is going to help me slick it up a bit. I decided I wanted an American made rifle, that is why I am considering one.

Does anyone have any experience with the latest batch of new Marlins?

 

[Pat Riot]

Well, I guess I can answer my own question in a few days. I went ahead and bought a Marlin 1894CB .357 / .38 lever action rifle yesterday. I paid $899.00 plus tax and fees. I pick it up on 3/19.

I will post a report after I shoot it.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Love my new Marlin,great fit and finish and a tack driver........

 

[G'dale Mike]

Well, I guess I can answer my own question in a few days. I went ahead and bought a Marlin 1894CB .357 / .38 lever action rifle yesterday. I paid $899.00 plus tax and fees. I pick it up on 3/19.

I will post a report after I shoot it.

You paid for it and you couldnt take it home?

 

[Crunchy Frog]

Deuce Stevens shared a video of an “out of the box” 1894CB recently. The rifle was good.

 

[Pat Riot]

You paid for it and you couldnt take it home?

Nope. I live in California now. 10 day wait for all firearm purchases.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Well, I guess I can answer my own question in a few days. I went ahead and bought a Marlin 1894CB .357 / .38 lever action rifle yesterday. I paid $899.00 plus tax and fees. I pick it up on 3/19.

I will post a report after I shoot it.

I choke a little bit on the price of 1894s these days, especially when the 336 is still a sub-$400 rifle, but it is what it is, and the imported Brazilian guns aren't that much cheaper.

I don't personally own any Marlins newer than about 2003 mfr., but the one's I've handled seemed fine, albeit some of them lacking a bit in finish quality compared to JM critters. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new one if I wanted it and the price was fair. But I am kind of a Marlin whore, love side eject and the tighter actions.

 

[the Black Spot]

I like mine in 45 colt

 

[rayatphonix]

I’ve got a new 1895 and everything is great. Good finish and it shoots good groups. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Marlin these days.

 

[sabbfan]

My brothers in 44 mag works just fine, I prefer my Henry but that’s just personal preference. We use them for deer hunting together, hasn’t let him down yet. The action on mine is slicker but I’ve also had it longer and shot it a lot more.

 

[G'dale Mike]

Nope. I live in California now. 10 day wait for all firearm purchases.

Bless yo heart! Good luck, pretty place, have a friend lives in the central valley, in almond territory, but dang, i feel bad you guys. Enjoy that lever gun. It’s on my bucket list