Panzerschwein
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How are the current crop of Marlin 1894 rifles chambered in the .44 magnum cartridge?
They look cool. I've been wanting a .44 magnum lever gun for some time. Nice capacity (10 shots) so useful for deer, hogs, or fighting. I'd be using it for boars and as a general purpose camp gun. I like how it has a loading gate (unlike a Henry) and I believe the action is stronger than some of the Italian guns, and it hits a sweet spot in price.
But how are they? Looking at a new one. I hear the Marlins may not be so good now. Anybody know how the 1894 rifles are doing? I'd like one to be a handy woods gun and hunting camp carbine companion, but not if it jams up all the time or breaks.
Cooldill
They look cool. I've been wanting a .44 magnum lever gun for some time. Nice capacity (10 shots) so useful for deer, hogs, or fighting. I'd be using it for boars and as a general purpose camp gun. I like how it has a loading gate (unlike a Henry) and I believe the action is stronger than some of the Italian guns, and it hits a sweet spot in price.
But how are they? Looking at a new one. I hear the Marlins may not be so good now. Anybody know how the 1894 rifles are doing? I'd like one to be a handy woods gun and hunting camp carbine companion, but not if it jams up all the time or breaks.
Cooldill