Well I'm elated, even though I probably got burned on the deal... I just picked up a brand new Marlin 1894CSS in 357 Magnum.
I'm not happy about having to pay $700 for it, but I've searched for a good long time in my area and was not able to find any of these anywhere. Also searched on the gun boards and with the transfer fees, etc. no way I could get the price much lower.
The shop I bought it in had two. Mine is a very nice example, the action is very slick and the fit and finish is very good as well. The other one they had locked up the minute I opened the action and it had to be disassembled to get the action closed, it was very rough and the dealer is sending it back to Marlin/Remington. I guess the lesson here is to try before you buy...
Anyway, I'm very happy with the gun, it just exudes quality. I can't wait to get out and shoot it and work up some loads for it.
Uses for the gun will mainly be plinking and hunting.
I'd like to know how you think I did pricewise and also, how have you set yours up?
I'm thinking about mounting some peep sights, getting swivels and a sling, a leather band to wrap the lever to make it more comfortable to operate, and a butt cuff to store additional shells. Other than that, I plan to leave it stock.
Any recommendations on how to set it up...
Thanks in advance...
I'm not happy about having to pay $700 for it, but I've searched for a good long time in my area and was not able to find any of these anywhere. Also searched on the gun boards and with the transfer fees, etc. no way I could get the price much lower.
The shop I bought it in had two. Mine is a very nice example, the action is very slick and the fit and finish is very good as well. The other one they had locked up the minute I opened the action and it had to be disassembled to get the action closed, it was very rough and the dealer is sending it back to Marlin/Remington. I guess the lesson here is to try before you buy...
Anyway, I'm very happy with the gun, it just exudes quality. I can't wait to get out and shoot it and work up some loads for it.
Uses for the gun will mainly be plinking and hunting.
I'd like to know how you think I did pricewise and also, how have you set yours up?
I'm thinking about mounting some peep sights, getting swivels and a sling, a leather band to wrap the lever to make it more comfortable to operate, and a butt cuff to store additional shells. Other than that, I plan to leave it stock.
Any recommendations on how to set it up...
Thanks in advance...