I do not now know if someone is after a 44 magum lever gun, but I saw this Marlin
https://gun.deals/product/marlin-1894-44-mag-20-wal-574
Honestly, if I was not such a wimp and preferred 357 (I am too delicate), I would seriously consider it. Why? Because it reminds me of one of my favourite movies,
44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
I'd much rather spend another $120 and get a real Marlin with all metal parts and finer finished wood. To each their own.
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
Is that not a Marlin?GasGuzzler wrote:I'd much rather spend another $120 and get a real Marlin with all metal parts and finer finished wood. To each their own.
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
Marlin hasn't made a gun in 8 years.
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
I see it the same way. That is not a Marlin, it is a Remington. I've heard that Marlin has gone to plastic on their barrel bands and other parts but I didn't follow up with it as I just don't have any interest in them.GasGuzzler wrote:Marlin hasn't made a gun in 8 years.
I do have a safe full of real Marlins and they are fine rifles. I have the 1894P which is a 44 Mag Outfitter/Guide Gun. Mine is dressed up with the XS Sight System using a Weaver K4 Classic Scout. It is an outstanding rifle.
When it comes to new, I'd buy a Henry Steel or the Rossi.
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
Plastic barrel bands are crap even when Ruger did it with the 10/22.
I'd swear some of the Browning model 92s I've examined at gunshows had plastic barrel bands and that's one reason I never ended up with one of them.
My Remlin 45-70 does not have plastic barrel bands.
I'd swear some of the Browning model 92s I've examined at gunshows had plastic barrel bands and that's one reason I never ended up with one of them.
My Remlin 45-70 does not have plastic barrel bands.
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Re: 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 for under $530
Sometimes non-ferrous metal is used. That's worse than space age polymer.
My 10/22 isn't old and has no plastic aside of the safety plunger maybe.
My 10/22 isn't old and has no plastic aside of the safety plunger maybe.
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