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After looking forever (seems like anyway) I finally found a Marlin 1894 in .357 to side my old Colt and man am I smitten! It's the older pre-safety model with a 18 inch bbl. If there has ever been a rifle as handy as this one I've not been privileged enough to handle it. The downside is that its been raining since it got here and I have not got to take it to the range yet. The serial number is 20043xx and it's marked Model 1894-Carbine-micro-Groove-Cal. .357 Magnum. Anyone know when it was built?
I put in an order for a Skinner site last night and I think this little rascal is going deer hunting with me this fall since it's a lot shorter/lighter/handier than my .41 Mag.
Now ya need a reduced hammer & lever plunger spring. The spring kits can be purchased from Mid-way or Brownells.
A very good friend purchased one like yours in 44 at a Gun show this past week end.
He brought it over to my place Wednesday night and we tore it down to the frame for inspection and cleaning.It appeared to have had a Marlin jam some where, some time. There were pry marks along the front face of the loading gate & the right edge of the ejection and bolt port. Also the ejector/spring broke and was replaced with a home-made contraption of sorts. All-all the piece is in good shape for its age, it sure was dirty inside. I was the first to crack a couple of the screws, they were very tight.
He has ordered the spring kit which will make the piece function Mo-betta.
You made a good choice and purchase.
P.S.
Pull that magazine tube spring & follower and clean & oil the inside of the tube & spring. They tend to rust rather quickly. You will be surprised how dirty it gets.
Count me in as well, will never be without my 1894C ! If the feces hits the mixmaster (which seems increasingly likely these days every time you turn on the news) it is the arm I will reach for, along with that Colt revolver someone else mentioned.....
Vey nice. Mine is serial 2007xxx. Love it, though it is a little particular when it comes to .357 LSWCs. I've been meaning to send it off to Nate Kiowa Jones to fix it up. Are the springs easy to change?
BTW, where is that "this thread is worthless without pictures" Sarge and sign??
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alnitak wrote:Vey nice. Mine is serial 2007xxx. Love it, though it is a little particular when it comes to .357 LSWCs. I've been meaning to send it off to Nate Kiowa Jones to fix it up. Are the springs easy to change?
BTW, where is that "this thread is worthless without pictures" Sarge and sign??
I'll have some pictues if the rain ever lets up enough. I can't get pics to come out very well in the house.
You have your self a real classy little carbine. My grandson Jerry3 has one that a friend of mine bought in about 1978 or '79 that is like new. As has been said it ain't about to leave his sight.
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alnitak wrote:Vey nice. Mine is serial 2007xxx. Love it, though it is a little particular when it comes to .357 LSWCs. I've been meaning to send it off to Nate Kiowa Jones to fix it up. Are the springs easy to change?
BTW, where is that "this thread is worthless without pictures" Sarge and sign??
The Marlin 94 has the least amount of parts of all the lever rifles. And one of the easiest to work on, tear down, etc.
The springs are not hard to change.
A Cowboy Action shooter has a site that explains how to dis-assemble & re-assemble the Marlin 94.
I think this is it, try here:
Mine was my first gun ever and I think it's a keeper. Once I lok-tited some screws I've had no problems with it. I put a scope on it to see at the indoor range, and to get around the short sight radius. It balances very nicely.
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I agree with Hobie on the quality. I have had three Marlins from the 79, 80 period and all have been excellent in fit and smoothness. And all have been accurate.
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It's the older pre-safety model with a 18 inch bbl. If there has ever been a rifle as handy as this one I've not been privileged enough to handle it. The downside is that its been raining since it got here and I have not got to take it to the range yet. 
The serial number is 20043xx and it's marked Model 1894-Carbine-micro-Groove-Cal. .357 Magnum. Anyone know when it was built?
