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Marlin Repeating Rifles Model 1894
The Iron Age, 27 Sept 1894, page 547
https://books.google.com/books?id=mHFBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA547&dq=rifle+32-20&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEQQ6AEwCDgUahUKEwj6qZSByJ7HAhUOCZIKHe_kCRc#v =onepage&q=32-20&f=false
Marlin Repeating Rifles, Model 1894.
The Marlin Fire Arms Company, New Haven, Conn., are offering repeating rifles, model 1894, as illustrated here-with. The model of 1889 rifle has been so improved that it is now superseded by the new model 1894, shown in Fig. 1.
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It is explained that the new model is practically the 1893 rifle adapted to the sizes .32-20, 38-40 and 44-40 calibers; and that the improvements in the 1893 rifle, after having been carefully tested, are now placed in the 1894 model. Referring to the most important improvements made in the rifle the manufacturers state that the firing pin is cut completely in two and that when the action is closed and locked the two pieces are in a direct line. Also that the slightest motion of the finger lever draws back the firing pin and the front end of the rear piece drops down into the slot in the breech bolt where the locking bolt operates. It is stated that with the firing pin in this position it is held back positively and it is impossible to drive it forward until the breech bolt is closed and firmly locked by the lock in bolt; which, it is remarked, can only happen when the whole action is fully locked. It is pointed out that if in assembling the rifle the locking bolt should be accidentally left out, the rifle cannot be fired, thus effectually preventing any accidents of this character arising from carelessness or ignorance.
The automatic lever catch has been placed near the front of the lever to avoid the projecting safety catch. These improvements, it is explained, do away with the safety catch, which in the 1889 rifle was projected through the lower tang. It is further explained that the locking bolt in this model does not project at all, being within the receiver at all times, which makes the rifle neat and clean, as there are no projecting catches, links or bolts to interfere with the hand. The trigger is in one piece instead of being divided into a trigger and sear as in the 1889 rifle.
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This improvement, it is explained, does away with all play about the trigger. Figs. 2 and 3 represent a new “take down ” rifle and is made in 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, 32-40 and 38-55 calibers, with all lengths and styles of barrels and magazine; straight or pistol grip. The rifle is practically the same in every respect, it is stated, as the regular rifle; also that the barrel is screwed into the receiver exactly the same as in the regular rifle and that it is perfectly solid and secure even before the cam lever (which is fitted between the barrel and receiver) wedges the union, avoiding danger resulting from neglect to perform some operation when putting the rifle together. The barrel is breeched up into a yoke, which, together with the magazine and its parts, the forearm and the cam lever, form one part. It is remarked that the magazine has a knurled lug with a latch by means of which its drawn out about 1 inch in order to bring the follower back from the receiver and allow the barrel part to be turned around.
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It is pointed out that the magazine is automatically held in position both when drawn out and when down as usual. The rifle may be taken apart by drawing out the magazine, throwing forward the lever to remove the breech bolt from the barrel, loosening the cam and unscrewing. The rifle can be put together as easily as it is taken apart. The manufacturers refer to the interchangeability of barrels with but one action as an attractive feature of this rifle. It is stated that the 38-40 and the 44-40 actions are the same, so that by purchasing one rifle and one extra barrel part, a person may have two rifles to fire these cartridges.
Smooth bore barrels for these cartridges are also furnished, making a still wider variety and allowing the taxidermist to have a rifle and a 44 caliber smooth bore, which, it is remarked, is a popular size for this work. It is further stated that the 32-40 and the 38-55 rifle can also be interchanged in the same manner. Complete catalogues describing these rifles are ready for distribution by the manufacturers.
The Iron Age, 27 Sept 1894, page 547
https://books.google.com/books?id=mHFBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA547&dq=rifle+32-20&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEQQ6AEwCDgUahUKEwj6qZSByJ7HAhUOCZIKHe_kCRc#v =onepage&q=32-20&f=false
Marlin Repeating Rifles, Model 1894.
The Marlin Fire Arms Company, New Haven, Conn., are offering repeating rifles, model 1894, as illustrated here-with. The model of 1889 rifle has been so improved that it is now superseded by the new model 1894, shown in Fig. 1.
146339
It is explained that the new model is practically the 1893 rifle adapted to the sizes .32-20, 38-40 and 44-40 calibers; and that the improvements in the 1893 rifle, after having been carefully tested, are now placed in the 1894 model. Referring to the most important improvements made in the rifle the manufacturers state that the firing pin is cut completely in two and that when the action is closed and locked the two pieces are in a direct line. Also that the slightest motion of the finger lever draws back the firing pin and the front end of the rear piece drops down into the slot in the breech bolt where the locking bolt operates. It is stated that with the firing pin in this position it is held back positively and it is impossible to drive it forward until the breech bolt is closed and firmly locked by the lock in bolt; which, it is remarked, can only happen when the whole action is fully locked. It is pointed out that if in assembling the rifle the locking bolt should be accidentally left out, the rifle cannot be fired, thus effectually preventing any accidents of this character arising from carelessness or ignorance.
The automatic lever catch has been placed near the front of the lever to avoid the projecting safety catch. These improvements, it is explained, do away with the safety catch, which in the 1889 rifle was projected through the lower tang. It is further explained that the locking bolt in this model does not project at all, being within the receiver at all times, which makes the rifle neat and clean, as there are no projecting catches, links or bolts to interfere with the hand. The trigger is in one piece instead of being divided into a trigger and sear as in the 1889 rifle.
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This improvement, it is explained, does away with all play about the trigger. Figs. 2 and 3 represent a new “take down ” rifle and is made in 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, 32-40 and 38-55 calibers, with all lengths and styles of barrels and magazine; straight or pistol grip. The rifle is practically the same in every respect, it is stated, as the regular rifle; also that the barrel is screwed into the receiver exactly the same as in the regular rifle and that it is perfectly solid and secure even before the cam lever (which is fitted between the barrel and receiver) wedges the union, avoiding danger resulting from neglect to perform some operation when putting the rifle together. The barrel is breeched up into a yoke, which, together with the magazine and its parts, the forearm and the cam lever, form one part. It is remarked that the magazine has a knurled lug with a latch by means of which its drawn out about 1 inch in order to bring the follower back from the receiver and allow the barrel part to be turned around.
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It is pointed out that the magazine is automatically held in position both when drawn out and when down as usual. The rifle may be taken apart by drawing out the magazine, throwing forward the lever to remove the breech bolt from the barrel, loosening the cam and unscrewing. The rifle can be put together as easily as it is taken apart. The manufacturers refer to the interchangeability of barrels with but one action as an attractive feature of this rifle. It is stated that the 38-40 and the 44-40 actions are the same, so that by purchasing one rifle and one extra barrel part, a person may have two rifles to fire these cartridges.
Smooth bore barrels for these cartridges are also furnished, making a still wider variety and allowing the taxidermist to have a rifle and a 44 caliber smooth bore, which, it is remarked, is a popular size for this work. It is further stated that the 32-40 and the 38-55 rifle can also be interchanged in the same manner. Complete catalogues describing these rifles are ready for distribution by the manufacturers.