Marlin 1894 to 45ACP

[riverrat6340]

I recently aquired a Marlin model 1894 cowboy classic in 45 Colt. I would like to convert this rifle to 45 ACP if such a conversion is feasible. Can anyone provide any information on this conversion and possibly suggest a gunsmith who might do the work? Any help appreciated.

 

[StrawHat]

I used to have such a gunsmith saved to my favorites, not anymore.

It is a doable conversion but it is not cheap as I recall.

It is also possible to rework it to 45 Special.

Do a search for such conversions and it will pop up.

Good luck.

 

[rcmodel]

Converting a lever-action designed to work with long rimmed cartridges to work with short rimless cartridges is quite a feat.
As StrawHat said, it would not be cheap.

It would be far less expensive to reload, and make the .45 Colt do whatever it is you want it to do as a .45 ACP.

rcmodel