Marlin 1894C or 1894 Cowboy

[Sawdust]

What kind of scope do you have on that bad boy, Titus?


Thanks,

Sawdust

 

[Titus]

Aimpoint CompM2.

 

[Rexrider]

Just an FYI.
My 1894c was purchased at Big 5 for $299 also. I did not know other places were selling ones with the checked stocks.

Personally, I like the smooth wood. Can't complain about the price tag either.

Titus,
Nice setup. I have toyed with the idea of going with a "scout" setup. May have to give that a try.

 

[PaulV]

Titus, that may be very functional but that just doesn't look right. What would the Duke say?

I've got an 1894 Cowboy in 45 Colt that I mounted a Marbles Tang Sight on. I'm very pleased with it so far.

 

[Titus]

Ha! It was either that or teach my wife to shoot left handed, and I don't know nothing about that.

I had a Williams Foolproof on my old .44 Trapper and that's not a bad way to go either.

 

[Titus]

Nice setup. I have toyed with the idea of going with a "scout" setup. May have to give that a try.

The mount (XS Lever Scout) goes right on. It is a Weaver rail. Only problem I had was the first ring I bought was marked as a Weaver, but turned out to be a Picatinny crossbolt.

 

[NoBite]

I don't believe what I've done...

Well, you know I fully intended to get the Cowboy. But DDC pretty much nailed my motivation for wanting the rifle. And, I don't know how many times I've seen Brian's picture with the matching rifle and revolver, but each time I get a bit more enamored with the checkering. Titus, I doubt if I rush out to give the scout treatment to my 1894, but you dared me to "resist" if I could.

Truth is, I couldn't.

Today I placed an order for the Marlin 1894C. Should be here a week from tomorrow. For the difference in price from the Cowboy, I'll buy some ammo and give the new gal a workout.

Thanks to all the Marlin-lovers that responded to this thread!

 

[ddc]

My Big 5 1894C came with the smooth stock.

I haven't felt like I was missing anything not having checkering.

Brownell's has a number of aftermarket stocks listed for the 1894C but I don't recall seeing any pictures.

 

[Sawdust]

Now you guys have done it.

All this talk about 1894's got me so hot and bothered I had to buy one yesterday.

I go home and ask Mrs. Sawdust "Hon, how much do you love me?"

She just rolled her eyes and said "What gun did you buy *now*?"

LOL

Sawdust

 

[Titus]

You should have done what I did... "Hey, guess what I got you, dear?" Okay, actually it was for her, but she didn't necessarily know she wanted it at the time. Now it's her favorite, and it gave me an excuse to bring home a nice 19-4.