Broke down and bought a Model 94 today

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Woke up, read the paper and then looked at the want ads. Saw a 94 at a decent price and waited til eight to call. Never really thought about buying one, but I shouldn't ever lose money on it if I ever sold it. I will post some pics when I get home.
 
Agreed. I just always liked the feel of the Marlins and the side ejection. But the price was good and he threw in several boxes of ammo making it even better.
 
i prefer the marlins for serious hunting but very few rifles carry and handle as well or as quick as a winchester 94.the only rifles i can think of that handle as quick are the rem model 7 and the savage 340 or 225.

i would scope a marlin but never a 94, just doesnt seem right to me.

if you got your 94 at a decent price it will appreciate nicely in value over the years.just as the marlins have but maybe a bit more due to the name.

i remember back in the day bout early 80"s every guy around here had a marlin or win 30-30 in the back window gunrack of his truck.
 
Like most everyone else I have the required 94. I also prefer Marlins, especially if you can find one of the straight stocked versions. The best of both designs in my opinion They used to make a few of them. Not a lot, but if you keep your eyes open they show up. I usually see 1-2 per year for sale at gunshows or in gunshops. Worth the effort to me. Here are a couple of 1958 models. My only 94, and my oldest Marlin.

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There is nothing like a picture of a sleek, shapely, and stylish Winchester setting next to an ungainly, fat, and ill proportioned Marlin to simply make one appreciate the thoroughbred like beauty of the Winchester---just that much more. :evil:


I'm sure that like the ugly friend of a beautiful woman, the Marlin must have other good qualities. However, I could never get past it's female Russian weight lifter looks. :barf: ----- :D
 
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I know what you mean about having a "Good looking" rifle around, I've got a Big Bore '94 in .375, its shares the stable with 2 Sav. '99's in .300 and .250.
 
There is nothing like a picture of a sleek, shapely, and stylish Winchester setting next to an ungainly, fat, and ill proportioned Marlin to simply make one appreciate the thoroughbred like beauty of the Winchester---just that much more.
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I realize that "looks" and even handling are entirely subjective opinions by definition but I so very much agree with you. Can't imagine John Wayne toting a Marlin...:eek:
 
forward observer said:
There is nothing like a picture of a sleek, shapely, and stylish Winchester setting next to an ungainly, fat, and ill proportioned Marlin to simply make one appreciate the thoroughbred like beauty of the Winchester---just that much more. :evil:


I'm sure that like the ugly friend of a beautiful woman, the Marlin must have other good qualities. However, I could never get past it's female Russian weight lifter looks. :barf: ----- :D
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Yeah, but Marlins have more bumps in the right places :p, Winchesters are flat !
 
BigBore44 said:
There's a difference between fat and curvy. I'd post pics but we gotta keep it "High Road".
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Here, I'll do it for you and with good taste. I have always been complimented for my good taste and am known for my purity of heart.

I owe this all to having the good sense to have never owned a leisure suit or touched a Marlin. I accidentally brushed up against the latter at a gun show once, and it took many weeks and many showers to free myself of that icky feeling!:evil:

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jmr40 said:
Like most everyone else I have the required 94. I also prefer Marlins, especially if you can find one of the straight stocked versions. The best of both designs in my opinion They used to make a few of them. Not a lot, but if you keep your eyes open they show up. I usually see 1-2 per year for sale at gunshows or in gunshops. Worth the effort to me. Here are a couple of 1958 models. My only 94, and my oldest Marlin.

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JR- That is a nice Marlin! I love the straight grips and have a few myself. I am a 336 guy as well. I have a couple of Winchesters, but I prefer the Marlins hands down.
 
Yeah but which one is more accurate? BTW I purchased my 94 new in '73 for $99 from sporting goods store so I could hunt deer that year. I always wanted a marlin. Never shoot it anymore. I should shoot an elk with it just for fun.
 
Casefull said:
Yeah but which one is more accurate? BTW I purchased my 94 new in '73 for $99 from sporting goods store so I could hunt deer that year. I always wanted a marlin. Never shoot it anymore. I should shoot an elk with it just for fun.
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Back in the 60's and 70's--just before deer hunting season, most places that sold hunting rifles and equipment would price both Winchesters and Marlins at cost or below in an effort to get people into the store where they would also buy other hunting and camping items at regular mark-up.

I can remember pricing of around $85 for a new Winchester, and similar for a Marlin-- even as late as 1972 to 75. Places like Sears, Western Auto, and Wal-Mart would run ads constantly in the newspaper.

Six months later, many of those rifles would be in the local pawn shops for even less, so one could find some real bargains. Unfortunately, the days of $100 lever guns are long gone.

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forward observer; that's harsh man! :what:
I would relate it more of a Thoroughbred and working Quarter horse,
not that "NAG" you threw up there :neener: I almost fell off my chair, LMAO
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I don't mean anything by it, and I'm sorry if it seems harsh. By the way, the
"nag" is actually a picture of a mule. It fits a Marlin because it's a bit of a hybrid
combining some of the better features of both a lever gun and a bolt action.

Also like the mule, it's a strong and a reliable work horse. Unfortunately, like the mule it's a bit homely.

Consequently, I just like to kid Marlin owners---because--well---for the same reason my dad ribbed people who owned Studebaker's--possibly the butt-ugliest car of the 50's. (Think AMC Pacer ugly) :barf:

Of course we had a 53 Desoto, which gave us superior bragging rights.:rolleyes:

Seriously though, everybody should own at least one Classic American lever gun, and if not---Hey, there's always a Marlin.:neener:



Cheers
 
I also prefer Marlins, especially if you can find one of the straight stocked versions.
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I love the straight stocked Marlins with the half magazine.
They're hard to find. I will own one eventually. I'll keep it classic with a Weaver K-4 or something along those lines.
 
SwampWolf said:
Yeah, the "Winchester horse" should have been colored white-with the Lone Ranger perched on top. :)
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I haven't seen the latest Lone Ranger movie from Disney, but grew up on the original TV show. Neither Clayton Moore as the Ranger or Jay Silverheels as Tonto had long gun scabbards on their horses. The used the six gun only.

I think it had to do with a feeding issues with those soft tipped silver bullets.

They also only shot to wound--never kill! Everybody knows how easy it is to shoot from the hip with a short barreled SAA and simply knock the desperado's gun out of his hand. This is a known feature of the Colt's design.

I think Tonto wanted to kill a few town folk since they always either beat him up or tried to lynch him, but was restricted from it by contract.

Cheers
 
The thing that I hated about my 94 was the fact if you chambered while still aiming it kicks brass right in your face. At the bare minimum it would bounce off my cap brim ,nice rifles though
 
John828

Congrat's on your model 94...a true American classic......I own a couple of them, a 94 chambered for the 32 spl with the lyman recv'r mntd peep sight and a "dirty thirt" (30-30)....both rifles are older than me ( I am in my 60's) and they have accounted for a quanity of venision and bear ( black bear) meat over the years. Enjoy your 94.
 
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