1894c .357 Mag Marlin Came Home With Me
08-30-2011 | 09:10 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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1894c .357 Mag Marlin Came Home With Me
I'm mostly a muzzleloader guy. But recently acquired a .357 Mag 1894c and wanted to see if I got a reasonable deal on it. So I've been doing a little research on this gun.
My son is a auto mechanic. He told me about a customer of his that had a .357 Marlin in his closet for years, new in the box - never been fired, that he wanted to sell. I've always wanted one, so I contacted the guy to check it out. It was indeed new in the box, with original factory grease. After a little negotiating I got it for $450. It seems I did OK.
Here she is.
My son is a auto mechanic. He told me about a customer of his that had a .357 Marlin in his closet for years, new in the box - never been fired, that he wanted to sell. I've always wanted one, so I contacted the guy to check it out. It was indeed new in the box, with original factory grease. After a little negotiating I got it for $450. It seems I did OK.
Here she is.
08-31-2011 | 04:12 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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That is a very nice rifle. And if you intend to use it then you got a fair deal. Not a steal. But a good deal.
The stock does not look factory to me. But that is really not a big deal. And I could be wrong about the stock, but I have never seen a pad on a marlin like that. But I could be wrong. Does the stock have the Malin trademark "eye" on the underside of the stock??
Even if the stock is not original it is still a good deal for a shooter. Good luck with it. Tom.
The stock does not look factory to me. But that is really not a big deal. And I could be wrong about the stock, but I have never seen a pad on a marlin like that. But I could be wrong. Does the stock have the Malin trademark "eye" on the underside of the stock??
Even if the stock is not original it is still a good deal for a shooter. Good luck with it. Tom.
08-31-2011 | 07:19 PM
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Typical Buck
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That's a 1894 Classic, THATS why that wood is so beautiful. (Fancy grade #1 American Black Walnut) They are limited edition $750-$800 rifles new. The "Marlin eye" is just behind the rear sling stud isn't it?
You done FINE,
HL
You done FINE,
HL
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09-02-2011 | 05:56 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Yep, the stock is Marlin. If the recoil pad isn't factory, whoever installed it did a superb job. It sure looks factory.
Try as I might I couldn't get my poopy old eyes to work with the factory sights. Thought about a peep. But what the heck, I really wanted a scope.
I really like that DNC one-piece scope mount. Here's a close-up.
Try as I might I couldn't get my poopy old eyes to work with the factory sights. Thought about a peep. But what the heck, I really wanted a scope.
I really like that DNC one-piece scope mount. Here's a close-up.
09-02-2011 | 06:26 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Range report? My brother is wanting one of those for a wedding gift and I'd love to see some targets posted 
. Actually, I already bought my brother a 1858 Texas New Army for his wedding gift, but need ideas for his 40th birthday. Nice looking rifle!!!
. Actually, I already bought my brother a 1858 Texas New Army for his wedding gift, but need ideas for his 40th birthday. Nice looking rifle!!!
09-02-2011 | 06:30 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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On a different topic, does this one join your "Sinful Sisters?". Or is it not a sin to scope a lever action? I'm a bit thin on the theology here, more well versed on Martin Luther and John Calvin....