I bought my Marlin.357 thirty years ago and it’s still my favorite ! When showing people I would fire a .38 reload then a factory.38 then a reload .357 and for the finale a Factory.357 round ! When I lived in a populated part of a town I would pop the woodchucks in my garden very quietly with a reloaded .38. But when hunting a .357 would knuckle a deer at over 130 yards. All with iron sights. Marlin says this is the second most accurate rifle but I believe it’s the most ! Oh great shooting at the steel !! Fun huh
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC Any worries with round nose projectiles in that tube mag? I have been using flat nosed semi-wad cutters to avoid tip to primer contact in the tube.. cant get that ammo anymore and worried about the round noses possibly setting of a chain fire in the mag.. especially at near/full mag.
I was driving from San Antonio to San Angelo Texas in about 1997, and stopped at a gun show in some small town (I forget where), and ended up buying one of these in .357 (as opposed to 44Mag). It's serial number puts it in the Marlin years (1995) before the Remington takeover. LOVE THIS GUN. It's my favourite. Light, agile, quick. And a dead straight shooter.
I just bought the same gun in .357 mag. It's a "Remlin", BUT the quality is top notch all the way!! Great metal to wood mating, nice blue, dark and even, and the gun shoots any ammo you've got with out a problem, even steel cased Tula. Now my older 1895 in 45/70 wasn't finished half as nice! The blue got junked for a Parkerized finish from Gun Black in Interlaken N.Y., and it had the action polished by a real gun smith. NOW it shoots well. But I still prefer the 1894C with .38's. It's just so fun to shoot!
@@robertzeurunkl8401 Just came back from the range, made a 5"steel plate suffer severely!! Was shooting off hand @ 50 yards. IF you really want that gun to perform, put a set of Williams Fool Proof sights on it, then out shoot the kids with the M4 and the BIG scope. GOD I love doing that!!
Such a cool carbine...my wife has the Rossi Ranch Hand in 357/38 and she loves it...soft easy shooter as you said...when she shoots here the "Grin Factor" is off the chart.... great review on a classic.
Good video and very nice Marlin rifle. Thanks for showing the fun shooting of a 357 and 38 special rounds. Now you have me looking for a vintage Marlin in the same calibers. Thanks again.
You need to review more lever actions. I loved the review you did on the 45-70 Marlin. I bought one because of your review. Best decision i made in a long time.
I have the exact same kind of gun. It's a real favorite, for sure. It's accurate with 158 gr. .357 to at least 100 yards. Mourning the demise of the original Marlin company.
I couldn’t agree more. The original Marlyn 1984 357 magnum carbine are exceptional. They are accurate, with beautiful fit and finish and a remarkably smooth action. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I have one of these too, I actually had to sew a soft piece of leather around the lever where my knuckles hit every time I cock it..helped a lot..I just read that it is much more comfortable to cock with an oversized loop lever installed...but they cost 2/3 of what I paid for my rifle so forget that! Fun accurate rifle though!
It so happens that your muzzle lined up with the structure in the background to give a great visual on the recoil difference of .38 Special vs. .357 Mag. Nice rifle.
Good luck finding one without shelling out ludicrous quantities of cash nowadays....the popularity of the gun for Cowboy Action Shooting has seen most examples snatched up off the market and the fact that they aren't made anymore doesn't help matters. If you do find one, make sure it is an older Marlin made gun, not one of the newer 'Remlin' made guns from after the Freedom Group buyout when Remington took over manufacturing.
I found one last winter at a pawnshop. Barrel is marked marlin model1894 carbine microgroove cal 357mag. Manufacture 1982. I had to replace the rear site. I paid just under $350. Nice little carbine they are
Nice video and was fun to watch. I convinced myself to get a 357 magnum lever action and it came down to this and or the Henry. I finally decided on the Henry but I don’t think I’d have any qualms getting this one either. Now I might have to go blast mine some more lol
Gunbroker is one source. Be sure it's a Marlin. Not a Remlin built by Remington. Expect to spend 800 to 1400 for a used .357 model. Cowboy limited Edition at the higher price point.
I have a remington made one. it is fine. There WAS a couple of batches that were substandard but all that has long been corrected. I will note that the wood work isn't quite grade A, but it still looks fine and shoots fantastic.
Running a Lever Gun is. Bliss. I reload .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum just to afford running my Marlin (JM barrel) in those calibers. Buy one Built by Marlin before 2009 ish and check to make sure it was built in Connecticut and not New York. (Remington). Back left of the barrel should have JM markings. These levers are fantastic woods guns and incredibly fun to shoot. Great Video.
I'v watched several of your lever action videos. I'v noticed you do most of your shooting when the weather is cool enough you wear jackets and gloves. Do you find the lever and trigger guard to small to operate with gloves on comfortable? What do you think about the larger loop levers, and would you justify the cost or recommend it for others? I have several lever guns and I just wanted to know what you thought. Thanks for the great video series.
The price of those have doubled in the past few years and that's why I decided to get the Rossi version that has the scout style scope base on the barrel.
My biggest regret was selling mine and now their selling for an outrageous price, I wonder why they stopped making them, it would be their best seller if they brought it back. Good Vid
Thanks for the review! Just purchased a 1873 uberti lever action in .357. I have not shot it yet . I hope it takes .38's well. Again, thanks for the review! Hey do any of you guys have to eat ramen noodles for a week when the wife finds out about your last gun buy?
I was looking at lever rifles about a month ago and the Henry beat out the New Marlin for me. Henry's cycle smooth as silk, they're sweeties. The only Henry negative is the tube fed magazine instead of the side loader on most other lever guns, How often am I going to do a tactical reload with the lever rifle? Hopefully never in reality but that is kinda one of the reasons I went with a lever rifle this time and selling my 2 Saiga sporters, possible legislation against detachable magazines here in Ca. I am keeping my two AR's because there are work arounds for them but in case that isn't enough, I wanted the 44 mag Henry, It's about a docile in the midst of anti gunners as a SSA revolver.
Had one. Sold it for a song. I think $260. 🙈🙈. I bought a Rossi to scratch the itch. With a bit of polishing the Rossi is a great shooter. No where near the fit and finish of the older Marlins. In life we make some mistakes. Lol. Great video as always.
I've got the same gun and love it with my Ruger SP101. there's nothing like shooting a lever action. Do u know if the newer models don't have the cross bolt safety. Mike from Massachusetts
Marlin's website used to have a feature where you could put in the serial # of the gun and it would tell you what year it was made. (I have 2 from 1989) but I don't see it now.
+Colin Bell i bought my marlin 30 30 in 2012 and have had no issues either. not the best stock to receiver fit, but i can deal with that as long as the rifle functions properly.
I wanted one of these, but they are too damn hard to find. Even new from Remington for some reason. I ended up getting a Henry. It's pretty sweet too, but I like the side mounted loading gate of the Marlin. Oh well.
+kingsxfan99 I went with a Henry too. i found some new Marlin Lever Rifles but they didn't impress me. I'll take the tube fed magazine as long as the rifle runs well and the Henry's are smooth.
Marlin keeps promising the .357 Mag / .38 Spl will be coming out again Fall 2017. Fingers crossed! Check out the new M/94 Extractor Claw which allows for smooth, controlled, consistent, and reliable extraction for feeding. bit.ly/2uVDZuj
Excellent video! Sadly, if that carbine was chambered in .32 Special or .38-55 it would be/have been far superior to the .357 as a hunting carbine, and as a result, a dependable deer and up caliber. And yes, I'm a long time hunter, and experienced with the .357 in both handguns and carbines. The most recent "RemingMarlins" are inferior to the Marlins of yester year which results in many hunters, shooters, and collectors to prefer the "JM" stamped rifles and carbines to the junk that is being produced today. I for one, will continue to seek out, and when I can find and afford them, purchase the older Marlins over the current production models.
They are a lovely gun, fun plinker in .38 serious shooter in .357 all in the same package. Mine only has a half cock "safety" being that when the hammer is pulled to half cock the trigger wont release the sear.
The 9mm does not have the exterior rim, how would it chamber? How would the ejector fit that? The magazine tube sounds like the least of the problems with that idea
I wish someone had a good reason as to why lever guns have hammer spurs. Manually decocking is dangerous, it's always cocked when there's a round in the chamber so you don't get a different trigger or anything, it's not a loaded chamber indicator, nobody should expect to have to re-strike a primer...
Actually the spurred hammer gives you a tremendous benefit. When lowering the hammer on a live round that additional friction is extremely helpful. If you are uncomfortable lowering a hammer on a live round perhaps you should practice more and get extensive training. I agree with you it can be dangerous especially if you do not have the training. If you have the training and know how to operate this fire and properly lowering the hammer is certainly something that is possible to do it without a wrist to you or others. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC why would you lower the hammer even if it was safe? Springs don't wear out like that, there's a cross pin safety or a tang safety already, and they're drop safe no matter what. I own lever guns and I only drop the hammer for the fun of cocking it again when I'm ready
years ago i had a remlin 1894 c, it would not cycle .38 special. the fit and finish was not so good. i found a jm stamped 1894 at the billings mt cabellas and had it shipped to the cabellas in my state. when it showed up i noticed the inside of the receiver was just as rough as the remlin i used to have. the blueing and wood finish were gorgeous. i decided not to buy it. months later i found a rossi r92. wood finish not so good, blueing decent. i've taken it completely apart and cleaned it. a very well made rifle. it will handle any .38 or .357 round. accurate. sights are not as nice. but 1/2 the price of the jm marlin and i don't have to worry about scratches on one of my walking guns for bear, wolf, and lion country.
That gun was made in the late 1999 or 2000's,because of the crossbolt safety and checkering on the stock and the receiver.i have the same gun that I bought in 1981,with on crossbolt safety and no checkering on the stock or receiver.and I have shot one like you have right now and its not worth the money or time that the older one in the early and late 1980's are worth.as far as shooting,but from 2015 and up the retooling of marlin made better 1894 lever action rifles except like me everyone hates the crossbolt safety system on the newer marlin lever action of today!?
+Pierce Greer Loaded with ammo, in a life & death situation... pretty much all that we own. ;) Other than that scenario, I wouldn't know for sure, maybe $800-1200 for a SASS member that really wanted one.
Nice to see a lever gun run well. A trip to a competitive cowboy action meet will convince anyone who wants to know if they work or not. Not all of them shoot softball ammo, and still crank em out. Something like 4 empty cases in the air at once with no misses is real.
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I bought my Marlin.357 thirty years ago and it’s still my favorite ! When showing people I would fire a .38 reload then a factory.38 then a reload .357 and for the finale a Factory.357 round ! When I lived in a populated part of a town I would pop the woodchucks in my garden very quietly with a reloaded .38. But when hunting a .357 would knuckle a deer at over 130 yards. All with iron sights. Marlin says this is the second most accurate rifle but I believe it’s the most ! Oh great shooting at the steel !! Fun huh
Agree a great lever gun
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC Any worries with round nose projectiles in that tube mag? I have been using flat nosed semi-wad cutters to avoid tip to primer contact in the tube.. cant get that ammo anymore and worried about the round noses possibly setting of a chain fire in the mag.. especially at near/full mag.
What do they say is the first most accurate?
I was driving from San Antonio to San Angelo Texas in about 1997, and stopped at a gun show in some small town (I forget where), and ended up buying one of these in .357 (as opposed to 44Mag). It's serial number puts it in the Marlin years (1995) before the Remington takeover.
LOVE THIS GUN. It's my favourite. Light, agile, quick. And a dead straight shooter.
I just bought the same gun in .357 mag. It's a "Remlin", BUT the quality is top notch all the way!! Great metal to wood mating, nice blue, dark and even, and the gun shoots any ammo you've got with out a problem, even steel cased Tula. Now my older 1895 in 45/70 wasn't finished half as nice! The blue got junked for a Parkerized finish from Gun Black in Interlaken N.Y., and it had the action polished by a real gun smith.
NOW it shoots well. But I still prefer the 1894C with .38's. It's just so fun to shoot!
@@michaelredner2661 Eeeeeyep!
;-)
@@robertzeurunkl8401 Just came back from the range, made a 5"steel plate suffer severely!! Was shooting off hand @ 50 yards. IF you really want that gun to perform, put a set of Williams Fool Proof sights on it, then out shoot the kids with the M4 and the BIG scope. GOD I love doing that!!
The old Marlins made in North Haven are excellent guns! Good to see a video on a gun like this. Thanks for the video.
Bob Kopchik I got an older 3030 made in New haven love it
How much do these go for?
Such a cool carbine...my wife has the Rossi Ranch Hand in 357/38 and she loves it...soft easy shooter as you said...when she shoots here the "Grin Factor" is off the chart.... great review on a classic.
Good video and very nice Marlin rifle. Thanks for showing the fun shooting of a 357 and
38 special rounds. Now you have me looking for a vintage Marlin in the same calibers.
Thanks again.
Your reaction at 3:00 finally convinced me to buy one of these :)
You need to review more lever actions. I loved the review you did on the 45-70 Marlin. I bought one because of your review. Best decision i made in a long time.
I have the exact same kind of gun. It's a real favorite, for sure. It's accurate with 158 gr. .357 to at least 100 yards. Mourning the demise of the original Marlin company.
I couldn’t agree more. The original Marlyn 1984 357 magnum carbine are exceptional. They are accurate, with beautiful fit and finish and a remarkably smooth action.
I appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I have one of these too, I actually had to sew a soft piece of leather around the lever where my knuckles hit every time I cock it..helped a lot..I just read that it is much more comfortable to cock with an oversized loop lever installed...but they cost 2/3 of what I paid for my rifle so forget that! Fun accurate rifle though!
I've owned an 1894 CP for several years. I love it.
It so happens that your muzzle lined up with the structure in the background to give a great visual on the recoil difference of .38 Special vs. .357 Mag. Nice rifle.
Beautiful firearm!
Great video. My 1894c is about 20 years old also. I put XS sights on it and it's a real tack driver.
I like your review on the marlin ..well done mate 😎
Great video! Thanks for keeping it short with great info. I do want a 357 and 30/30!
The .357 lever gun is so much fun!
I have a 1953 Marlin 30 30. Shoots great!
Great gun, isn't it? I have one made in the mid-80s and it is excellent and a joy to shoot. Good luck with yours.
great video
I have one of those and a 39m in .22lr....I love some marlin lever guns
Good review. I love that rifle, it would be perfect pair with my gp100.I think I'm gonna buy one of those.
MJDT78 D I have the GP100... now I need the Marlin!
Good luck finding one without shelling out ludicrous quantities of cash nowadays....the popularity of the gun for Cowboy Action Shooting has seen most examples snatched up off the market and the fact that they aren't made anymore doesn't help matters. If you do find one, make sure it is an older Marlin made gun, not one of the newer 'Remlin' made guns from after the Freedom Group buyout when Remington took over manufacturing.
Gorgeous!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice review - I wish I could fine one
Nice.
Simply gorgeous and dependable.
We agree!
I found one last winter at a pawnshop. Barrel is marked marlin model1894 carbine microgroove cal 357mag. Manufacture 1982. I had to replace the rear site. I paid just under $350. Nice little carbine they are
Nice video and was fun to watch. I convinced myself to get a 357 magnum lever action and it came down to this and or the Henry. I finally decided on the Henry but I don’t think I’d have any qualms getting this one either. Now I might have to go blast mine some more lol
I’ve shot them both, and the Henry is the best of the two.
Great video! Been looking a possibility purchasing this model
A great gun!
Gunbroker is one source. Be sure it's a Marlin. Not a Remlin built by Remington. Expect to spend 800 to 1400 for a used .357 model. Cowboy limited
Edition at the higher price point.
I have a remington made one. it is fine. There WAS a couple of batches that were substandard but all that has long been corrected. I will note that the wood work isn't quite grade A, but it still looks fine and shoots fantastic.
Great video, shoot as much as u talked..and gave us good info.
Thank you sir!
This is a great gun
Running a Lever Gun is. Bliss. I reload .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum just to afford running my Marlin (JM barrel) in those calibers. Buy one
Built by Marlin before 2009 ish and check to make sure it was built in Connecticut and not New York. (Remington). Back left of the barrel should have JM markings. These levers are fantastic woods guns and incredibly fun to shoot. Great Video.
What do JM markings look like?
I have one and it's a great shooter, fun fast, easy handling!.
One of my favorite lever guns for sure!
I can't make up my mind between Henry or Marlin...not having the loading gate versus the high quality of Henry...any suggestions?
I'v watched several of your lever action videos. I'v noticed you do most of your shooting when the weather is cool enough you wear jackets and gloves. Do you find the lever and trigger guard to small to operate with gloves on comfortable? What do you think about the larger loop levers, and would you justify the cost or recommend it for others? I have several lever guns and I just wanted to know what you thought. Thanks for the great video series.
Took over my dads marlin 3030 he had since the late 80s had maybe 20rds through it if lucky. Alot more through it now but lever guns are so fun
Great stuff!
The price of those have doubled in the past few years and that's why I decided to get the Rossi version that has the scout style scope base on the barrel.
My biggest regret was selling mine and now their selling for an outrageous price, I wonder why they stopped making them, it would be their best seller if they brought it back. Good Vid
I have one but don't get to shoot it enough. Excellent weapon.
Thanks for the review! Just purchased a 1873 uberti lever action in .357. I have not shot it yet . I hope it takes .38's well. Again, thanks for the review! Hey do any of you guys have to eat ramen noodles for a week when the wife finds out about your last gun buy?
I was looking at lever rifles about a month ago and the Henry beat out the New Marlin for me. Henry's cycle smooth as silk, they're sweeties. The only Henry negative is the tube fed magazine instead of the side loader on most other lever guns, How often am I going to do a tactical reload with the lever rifle? Hopefully never in reality but that is kinda one of the reasons I went with a lever rifle this time and selling my 2 Saiga sporters, possible legislation against detachable magazines here in Ca. I am keeping my two AR's because there are work arounds for them but in case that isn't enough, I wanted the 44 mag Henry, It's about a docile in the midst of anti gunners as a SSA revolver.
I've read and heard things are getting better for new Marlins but man I'm still hesitant to get a new one.
Had one. Sold it for a song. I think $260. 🙈🙈. I bought a Rossi to scratch the itch. With a bit of polishing the Rossi is a great shooter. No where near the fit and finish of the older Marlins. In life we make some mistakes. Lol. Great video as always.
Ironhorse, what parts did you polish to make it a great shooter?
I love lever actions. 🤠
100% agree! Great guns
Nice
That is a great rifle. I have 336 in .35 Rem and wish for a .357
Guns N' Loaded , Nice gun my Grandpa hunted with the Marlin.35 and brought home the 🍖 for grandma.
I WANT
I've got the same gun and love it with my Ruger SP101. there's nothing like shooting a lever action. Do u know if the newer models don't have the cross bolt safety. Mike from Massachusetts
+Mike Fay Mike, not sure about newer models. Hope you'll come to NH and take a class with us sometime.
Want one !!
is it J.M. stamped?
I have a Marlin pre safety in .44
Would like to have one in 357
Marlin's website used to have a feature where you could put in the serial # of the gun and it would tell you what year it was made. (I have 2 from 1989) but I don't see it now.
+pumpkin12162 I'll bet that the last 2 numbers of the Ser.# are "11" on those 2 from 1989. ?
+Claude Herbert nope, first 2. Subtract first 2 of serial number from 100 to get year. Does not apply to newer Remington made Marlins
Nice gun deer slayer. 🦌
Yes, this marlin lever action is an outstanding Carbine! Hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I have a couple old marlin and a couple remlins thay all shoot very good
Its an amazing lever gun
I have a 2011 remlin in .357 luv it, no issues, still breaking in the action but faultless.
+Colin Bell Good to hear the more recently manufactured guns are good quality.
+Colin Bell i bought my marlin 30 30 in 2012 and have had no issues either. not the best stock to receiver fit, but i can deal with that as long as the rifle functions properly.
I wanted one of these, but they are too damn hard to find. Even new from Remington for some reason. I ended up getting a Henry. It's pretty sweet too, but I like the side mounted loading gate of the Marlin. Oh well.
+kingsxfan99 I went with a Henry too. i found some new Marlin Lever Rifles but they didn't impress me. I'll take the tube fed magazine as long as the rifle runs well and the Henry's are smooth.
stay safe indeed
Marlin keeps promising the .357 Mag / .38 Spl will be coming out again Fall 2017. Fingers crossed! Check out the new M/94 Extractor Claw which allows for smooth, controlled, consistent, and reliable extraction for feeding. bit.ly/2uVDZuj
i like to buy this. sexy classic riffle 357 is my favorite caliber
Excellent video! Sadly, if that carbine was chambered in .32 Special or .38-55 it would be/have been far superior to the .357 as a hunting carbine, and as a result, a dependable deer and up caliber. And yes, I'm a long time hunter, and experienced with the .357 in both handguns and carbines. The most recent "RemingMarlins" are inferior to the Marlins of yester year which results in many hunters, shooters, and collectors to prefer the "JM" stamped rifles and carbines to the junk that is being produced today. I for one, will continue to seek out, and when I can find and afford them, purchase the older Marlins over the current production models.
Marlin website doesn't list a 1894c ..357 magnum is this a new rifle?
No, it would seem the .357 is no longer made. So good luck finding one. And when you do, its going to cost you. Make sure its a JM one too.
@@MarkfromNewYork where do you see the jm mark and what does it look like?
They are a lovely gun, fun plinker in .38 serious shooter in .357 all in the same package.
Mine only has a half cock "safety" being that when the hammer is pulled to half cock the trigger wont release the sear.
Sweet little carbine. Very cool!
how is the lever on the back of your fingers
No issues at all. The Marlin is often considered the "Cadillac" of lever actions. Thanks for watching.
I am purchasing one of new ones, Rossi is impossible to get, I understand the quality of the new ones are very good now.
Rossi sux dont bother with them, Brazilian crap metal and poor worksmanship. henry or marlin are the only way to go.
In theory if you swapped out the magazine tube couldn't you run 9mm through it? Now that would be one versatile long gun!
The 9mm does not have the exterior rim, how would it chamber? How would the ejector fit that? The magazine tube sounds like the least of the problems with that idea
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nothing like shooting shooting shooting
Yes sir! A great lever gun
someones really trying to get a wooden door open lol
I am getting that gun soon
It's a super fun carbine!
Im thinking of buying one of these, question; can you also shoot 357 magnum snakeshot in it too? 38+Ps?
on marlins you just subtract the first 2 digits of the serial number from 100 and you have your year of mfg.
I wish someone had a good reason as to why lever guns have hammer spurs. Manually decocking is dangerous, it's always cocked when there's a round in the chamber so you don't get a different trigger or anything, it's not a loaded chamber indicator, nobody should expect to have to re-strike a primer...
Actually the spurred hammer gives you a tremendous benefit. When lowering the hammer on a live round that additional friction is extremely helpful. If you are uncomfortable lowering a hammer on a live round perhaps you should practice more and get extensive training. I agree with you it can be dangerous especially if you do not have the training. If you have the training and know how to operate this fire and properly lowering the hammer is certainly something that is possible to do it without a wrist to you or others.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC why would you lower the hammer even if it was safe? Springs don't wear out like that, there's a cross pin safety or a tang safety already, and they're drop safe no matter what. I own lever guns and I only drop the hammer for the fun of cocking it again when I'm ready
years ago i had a remlin 1894 c, it would not cycle .38 special. the fit and finish was not so good. i found a jm stamped 1894 at the billings mt cabellas and had it shipped to the cabellas in my state. when it showed up i noticed the inside of the receiver was just as rough as the remlin i used to have. the blueing and wood finish were gorgeous. i decided not to buy it. months later i found a rossi r92. wood finish not so good, blueing decent. i've taken it completely apart and cleaned it. a very well made rifle. it will handle any .38 or .357 round. accurate. sights are not as nice. but 1/2 the price of the jm marlin and i don't have to worry about scratches on one of my walking guns for bear, wolf, and lion country.
I too have a Rossi and it's been a ton of fun to shoot.
That gun was made in the late 1999 or 2000's,because of the crossbolt safety and checkering on the stock and the receiver.i have the same gun that I bought in 1981,with on crossbolt safety and no checkering on the stock or receiver.and I have shot one like you have right now and its not worth the money or time that the older one in the early and late 1980's are worth.as far as shooting,but from 2015 and up the retooling of marlin made better 1894 lever action rifles except like me everyone hates the crossbolt safety system on the newer marlin lever action of today!?
Thanks for comment and sharing your information.
i have a marlin stainless lever 308 made in 2005 i would sell
How much are these worth?
+Pierce Greer Loaded with ammo, in a life & death situation... pretty much all that we own. ;)
Other than that scenario, I wouldn't know for sure, maybe $800-1200 for a SASS member that really wanted one.
The serial number will tell you the year it was made....... Check the Marlin date codes.
Which lever action round is better to take down a grizzly? 357 or 30-30?
....huh?
Probably a .44 magnum lever action. Or even better, a 45/70.
Either, but the grizz will probably tear ya a new one before he dies. Get a 45-70.
If you only had those two cartridge's to choose from - I would definitely take the 30-30 with 170 grain bullets.
357mag was made for big game. 357mag revolvers were considered Bush guns. Powerful round enough for bears
That Lawyer button (safety) is an abomination on these beautiful Marlin Lever-guns.The half-cock notch on a lever action is the safety.
How much does one of those go for on the used Market nowadays?
I have herd $1100 and up...
Nice to see a lever gun run well. A trip to a competitive cowboy action meet will convince anyone who wants to know if they work or not. Not all of them shoot softball ammo, and still crank em out. Something like 4 empty cases in the air at once with no misses is real.
Love Lever Guns!
yea nothing like working action of a lever or bolt action gun. ..pump action doesn't even come close
Loaded with .357 would this gun take down a Grizzzly at 25 yards? Also which is more powerful this with .357 or a .30-30?
30 30 kicks the shit out of 357.... but 357 is still good, it's just a pistol caliber
if you really want to kill a grizzly I would go with at least 30 30
+George Bush So the .357 would be good for coyotes, wolves, mountain lions at close range?
+Emil yeah I would say it would be good for the dogs... lol make sure you hit the cat good, don't gut shot it
+George Bush A gut shot is really painful, I would think it would stop a cougar, of course you can always keep shooting at it.
At least you are doing the work. A camera on target? Yes. Reactive targets? Certainly.
Its too bad Remington doesn't do quality control on Marlins nowadays. They still shoot fine but crude craftsmanship
Ok…bottom line…I WANT ONE
These are lovely pistol caliber carbines!
Hey, someone stealin yr ammo.
Thanks for commenting.
Seeing your profile pic makes me want to say, I am Mclovin.
You have a crab hand. What happened?
I just bought one yesterday.....and unfortunately yes it is a remlin.
Still it's a lovely lever gun!
love mine 😆 made its way to the UK circa 1991
I want one. I'm for MY too
*I'm from NH too I mean
I just bought one to use as a ranch rifle in kansas.
No coyotes no bandidos yet....
eu thuz
The designer of that ugly crossbolt safety should have his own special place in hell.
Too bad new ones are junk
get your wallet out
Nice.
The designer of that ugly crossbolt safety should have his own special place in hell.