*Update* Another JM Marlin 1894 357

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Just bagged a pre-safety Marlin 1894 on Gunbroker for a "buy it now" price of $675. Manufactured in 1978, it joins my 1997 1894C.

When it comes to pistol caliber lever guns -- I can't help myself.

[Dark Hunt]

Do you have to put your chin on the stock to get your eye lined with the scope?

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Do you have to put your chin on the stock to get your eye lined with the scope?

lol, that is definitely one funky scope mount. It will be history shortly after I receive the rifle.

[golfish]

Nice OP thanks for sharing.
I feel the same way, I do like a .357 lever gun.

[splithoof]

Those look like the old "see through" style of mounts.....I remember them from Gemco way back when.

[200Apples]

That's one helluva scope on that little gun, there. Did the guy use it for astronomy when it got too dark to shoot?




Credit goes to UKPeter for that one.




But, seriously, folks... nice grab! Wish I had a closeup of the magazine sling swivel clamp...

[Kokopelli]

Nice score! I have one and I will never part with it.
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[golfish]

OP, I'm curious about the front sight. It looks like its behind the front barrel band. Do you know if its original ? The whole setup looks different than the new version (2018) the barrel band is closer to the end of the barrel.
I'm new to the Marlin 1894 world.

Again, thanks for sharing, thats a fine looking gun

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

golfish, yes, that is the correct band/sight configuration for an early 1894.

From what I can tell, 1978 is the first year Marlin produced the 1894 in 357. Marlin didn't officially list the 1894 357 in their catalog until 1979. The 1978 carbines were early production models.

[pennstater]

Fine looking lever gun you have there. You gonna just leave the irons on?
Good find. Side note: Taking my new to me Henry .357 to the range this morning. It's the BB Brass. Sorry for slight hi-jack.

[golfish]

golfish, yes, that is the correct band/sight configuration for an early 1894.

From what I can tell, 1978 is the first year Marlin produced the 1894 in 357. Marlin didn't officially list the 1894 357 in their catalog until 1979. The 1978 carbines were early production models.

I recall getting catalogs from Sears and Monkey Wards with these guns. IIRC, the prices were around 140.00. I remember my uncle telling me to buy all the 1903s and Garands that I can. I wish I would have listened to him.

[WHH]

Well done. I have one almost just like it. That's a great price, even if you've got to pay for the FFL transfer. The pre-safety .357s were only made for a few years.

Edit: My front sight is behind the barrel band as well.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Fine looking lever gun you have there. You gonna just leave the irons on?
Good find. Side note: Taking my new to me Henry .357 to the range this morning. It's the BB Brass. Sorry for slight hi-jack.

Yep, I'm going to keep it stock. As my eyes age, will move to peep sights.

I shoot my 1997 1894C 357 with stock sights no problem, but I don't hunt.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Well done. I have one almost just like it. That's a great price, even if you've got to pay for the FFL transfer. The pre-safety .357s were only made for a few years.

Edit: My front sight is behind the barrel band as well.

Thanks, yes, had to have a pre-safety 1894. And yeah, I couldn't pass it up at that price, even after fees.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Nice score! I have one and I will never part with it.
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Thanks! Not planning on parting with mine either. As fun and handy as any carbine you're likely to find.