Marlin 1894 .357

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Apparently shipping now, or very soon.
Have one waiting at my dealer's, came in today.
Probably pick it up tomorrow.

Just an FYI for those interested.
Denis
 
There was a thread not too long ago wondering if they were out yet.
Looks like they're in the pipeline.
Denis
 
That is great news, I have a CP and would love to pick up another one for my son. I hope they make some different variation over time...
 
I have one and love it. The only thing that would get me to buy another is if they made another batch of the stainless/laminate ones.... damn, they were beautiful.
 
That was my thread asking about if they were out yet this is good news it may help stabilize the market on the older ones now I'm sure the mint ones will keep climbing in price but the last 1894 I saw in person in 357 looked like it had been dragged behind a truck for a mike on a gravel road :what: and they wanted 799.99 for it and wouldn't budge an inch on price come to think of it they may still have it
 
Good to hear. Would love to get an 1894C in .357 and an 1894 Cowboy in .45 Colt, to go along with my Rossi Model 1892 carbine.
 
Mixed bag.
Machining is better than the last new one I had here & most of the SHOT Show samples I've seen in the past couple years.

No canted front sight.
Sight fit in dovetails is clean.
Trigger slightly gritty & heavy, will slick up with use & can be worked on if you want. Not a deal killer.

Front fore-end much better fitted to frame, no gap.
Buttstock remains a weakness.

Looks like they've taken an approach for a "semi-fitted" join between wood & steel, but still leaves thin gaps top & bottom with a full-contact join for about half an inch visible on both sides.
Wood slightly proud above both tangs near the front end of the stock.

Pressed checkering, rounded & indistinct diamonds that detract some from the otherwise nice oiled walnut grain.
Rear sling stud screwed in at a very visible cockeyed angle.
Well-fitted rubber pad.

Tight action, it'll wear in.

Overall, a marked improvement from recent Marlin leverguns I've seen recently.
I think they're on the right track.
Denis
 
That's good to hear. Thanks very much for the review!


I'm very happy to hear that things are on the upswing.
 
Hopefully they can continue to fine-tune the manufacturing process.
Bubbles & I have about 8 Marlins between us, we kinda like 'em & were waiting for Remington to get a better hold on the brand.

Denis
 
ECVMatt you may want to hold on to that CP. I have an unfired in the box 1894cp and was thinking about getting rid of it. Researched gunbroker and the last 4-5 completed auctions were for $1,200 to $1,500 for average shot models.
 
You are entirely welcome.

If you have a couple bucks to blow, you can get the whole story in a Kindle ebook off Amazon.
The Prisbrey Report, Volume 2014-1, Return Of The Marlin Model 1894C In .357 Magnum.

Lotsa color photos, detailed descriptions of the gun & where it's improved and where it still has some room for fine-tuning, what the factory's done & is still doing, performance charts with several loads & comps between velocities & energy figures through the Marlin vs a four-inch revolver.

People complain about the "Credibility Factor" of printed mag reviews; here's your chance at a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute pay-per-view write-up without the ads. :)
Denis
 
Had an 1894CS in .357; was what seemed to be well made, but would not feed anything. Anything. Ever. Glad I was able to get rid of it. Will never do that again.
 
I have both the .357 and the .44. Love both. I have had better luck with jacketed ammo due to leading. I have been known to crank the velocity a little, which may be part of the problem.
 
Snorko- Never getting rid of the CP. It was one of my holly grail guns. I have the 1894P, CP, and a LTS. I love those short barreled, straight griped Marlins!
 
I have a 1894C in .357 Magnum and it's one of my favorite rifles. It's a fun rifle and there is no recoil to speak of even with the hottest 180gr ammo.

Like said above, the longer barrel really shows off the .357 Magnum cartridge. I did some tests last year and was impressed with the results!

A 125gr Hornady XTP with an AV of 2239 fps
A 140gr Sierra JHC with an AV of 1976 fps
A 150gr Sierra JHC with an AV of 1826 fps
A 170gr Sierra JHC with an AV of 1793 fps
A 180gr Hornady XTP with an AV of 1584 fps
A 180gr Cast Performance WFNGC bullet at an AV of 1657 fps

Those numbers make the .357 Magnum in a Carbine a good choice for hunting White Tail Deer...
 
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