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Checking the Marlin website, I see they are going to offer an 1894 in .357 with a release date of "Spring 2024"
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-SBLSeries/
It will be stainless, railed, and threaded, with a laminated pistol grip stock, which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I look forward to it.
The blued Classic model is also shown, listed as "Limited Availability"
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/lev...ClassicSeries/
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Wonder what the quality will be like?
I also just managed to get my hands on one of the new blued/walnut marlins in 357 mag, but I haven't gotten a chance to shoot it yet, been too buy playing with the Smith & Wesson 1854.
I have shot mine a bit… feeds everything so far. Had it for about 2 months now. It’s pretty sweet. Will try it in Blacktails this fall.
I have one and it looks and shoots great. Feeds every thing i put in it. I talked to a fellow who just retired from Ruger. He worked on setting up the equipment for them on this rifle. He said there are some changes in the gun so it would function better. He also said some parts won't fit older Marlins.
Several said they have this model in 38/357, but no mention of accuracy.
I have the itch for one, but I am wondering if it is worth the scratch?
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At that price tag you would hope it would be great, but I won't be holding my breath.Quote:
Originally Posted by Remmy4477
I have the same question. The few reviews that I have seen seem to suggest a 2-3" group at 50 yards is normal. If that's the case I will hang on to my old beat up Remlin.Quote:
Originally Posted by dg31872
I do find it strange that no diehard lever lover has bought one and really wrung it out. Or maybe they have and I can't seem to find it.
There was a member here "Idaho45guy"???? who did a review, and accuracy was not great IIRC.
I think its because they have been super hard to get. I finally bought one today, and I have been searching stores since Christmas looking for one in stock. I drove quite a few hours to get this one. I will make sure to do a full accuracy report once a few hundred rounds are through it.Quote:
Originally Posted by papaglenn
My guess is that some of the same factors that made some of the older Marlins shoot larger groups might apply here. An example is fore end pressure on the barrel.
I have one… and like it, but to say I have had a chance to “ring it out”, the answer would be no… too busy for all that this time of year. It does feed 38 and 357 that I produce.. and accuracy was ok, but have not gone in “inch wide and mile deep” yet.
I saw my first on this past weekend at a gunshow, 1100.00.
Fit and finish looked nice, but since I have a browning 92,win. 73, and Remlin already too much $$$ to justify.
Prices on the new 1894 have already gone down by $120.00 here, and I think they will go down more as Ruger gets the hang of it.
That laminated one is ugly, but that Classic one looks really nice. I bought a Remlin 1894 in .357 back in 2012 and I hate it. Spendy little sucker that spent 8 months back at Remington service that they never did fix. The action is really rough with .357's but ok with .38 Specials. I have an older JM stamped Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt that is smooth as butter. I’ve been eying one of those new Henry 1894'a with both side loading and tube feed. The side loading on my Remlin is a pain to use.
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Originally Posted by 376Steyr
I'm currently testing their new 1894 SBL in .44 magnum. It is a very nice rifle, well made and very accurate with cast and jacketed factory and hand loads. The .357 will be available shortly.