[22lrfan]

I was in Swann's yesterday at lunch and he had just gotten in a nice Marlin 1894 in .44 mag. It was made in 1973. The only negative thing on it was that someone had added a recoil pad. Don't know if they cut the stock or not. Price was $349. If it stays there long I'll have to take it home with me.

 

[SubGunFan]

I have an original Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag and really enjoy it.

Not sure if $349 is a fair price. I don't know..............

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[sidroski]

Back when I'd pick up an old Gunlist at the gunshow, I saw a guy that sold furniture for about any kind of gun. Before the internet, I'm sure someone has taken his place.

 

[Doug Bowser]

The only thing I might have against the Marlin is the microgroove rifling. If it has it, I would not buy it because I want to use cast bullets in it. My Rossi .44 Mag shoots cast bullets well.

Doug

 

[g2072]

If you would have said .357 instead of 44 I'd be waiting on the doors to open in the morning.I'm looking for a .357.

 

[sand_man]

I miss my Marlin 44 mag!

 

[Joe S.]

Mine is a 77 model and I adore it. Heard tell of lot of folks shooting cast in microgroove barrels. I think it would be ok.

And the recoild pad is appreciated.

I paid 300 out the door at a gunshow a year or so ago. I wouldn't sell mine for 350. No way no how. Its a great gun. I'd get it I were you. You would love it.

 

[SubGunFan]

I shoot my cast bullets in mine and am please with the IRON sight accuracy I get. Heck, I shoot MUCH more LEAD than JACKET....

OH, and I am pretty sure I have the Micro-Groove barrel.

Edited to add: For the record, my lead bullet loads are mid-range velocity. I don't use gas checks.


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[COWBOYCOPUS]

Micro-groove it what makes Marlin the best and most accurate in the world. You just have to spend a little more time cleaning.