Marlin 1894 question

[Mike128]

I saw a stainless Marlin 1894 in 44mag for sale that caught my eye. I don't know much about lever guns so any information will help. It is used but in very good condition, ANIB. Cycles smoothly without a round in chamber. Didn't check with a round in the chamber.

What is a good price?
Anything I should watch out for?
Any parts to replace or add?
Reputation of gun?
Any personal experience, likes, dislikes?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Brian Williams]

Get it they are great guns and shoot very well. They make for a great 150 yard deer gun.

Price $300 to $450
No parts to change, just buy ammo and shoot it.

 

[DWARREN123]

There are after market sights that are far better than the ones that come on it or a scope if so inclined. All in all a fine close in rifle.

 

[eastwood44mag]

One change: put a new heavy-recoil pad on it. The gun is fairly light, and hot .44 mags hurt after a very few rounds.

Love mine, but haven't been able to shoot it for a while, for the above reason.

 

[dmckean44]

I have one and I love it, I had to slick up the action a bit though. I also put on wild west guns ghost ring sight kit and a limbsaver recoil pad. Now I can shoot it comfortably all day.