Marlin .357?

[wrench man]

If its a JM proof marked rifle, grab it. If it is an MR proof marked rifle (Remington), handle it and test shoot it first if possible. If you know what the first two digits of the serial number are, post it here and I'll provide feedback as to year built.

If it's a Remlin the proof mark will be "REP", the serial # will start with "MR".

[Blackwater]

Skooterr, that is GREAT news! I've been wanting one of these guns for a long time, and haven't been able to find one here. Those who buy them tend to keep them, apparently. I think that's a great sign of how happy folks are with them and what they'll do. Mostly just want a neat little truck gun for behind the seat, and I can't think of anything here that a good cast bullet wouldn't do from this little gun. Bears are very rare, but show up on rare occasions. They should be great for gators in the river, when in season. And the older I get, the more light, short little medium powered carbines appeal to me and my lifestyle these days. Just a perfect kind of fit, I think. Thanks for the head's up. I'll see if I can pre-order one at my LGS.

[dragon813gt]

My Remington made 1894C. There was a small run before they shut production down.




At $570 it was a good deal. If they charge the $750 they do for the current 1894s I would not buy in general. Marlins are utility rifles. I won't pay that much for one in 357.

[TXGunNut]

I like the current Remlin 94's in 44 but don't much care for the cartridge. Someday Remlin will get their act together or I'll get lucky and stumble across a nice Marlin in 357. I bought a recent production 1895 and that cured my Remlin phobia. I still don't much care for the cosmetics but they're solid and accurate.

[Sprue]

Love my little marlin 357. I normally shoot my 38spl loads in the little guy. Mainly just to preserve my .357 cases. But here is my boolit for hunting. Same boolit & load for my 686 as well.

[stubbicatt]

I liked my Marlin 94 in 357 magnum. Shot it quite a bit with a lower powered scope on it.

Sold it years ago.

Couple years ago I bought a Uberti 1873 clone in 357 magnum, and have been really impressed with it. These things are subjective of course, but for shooting from standing or kneeling, I think the Uberti is the better rifle.

[csatrustburg]

I know if you watch armslist you can find The JM marlin's at a good price I picked up two in last few weeks looking for loads now and for five each! Good luck on your search hope it helps.

[bichettereds]

You got REALLY lucky! I've only seen maybe a half dozen come up in my state (OHIO) in the past several years, and I look frequently. Usually priced between $750-1000.

I did manage to bag one for Under $600 last year from a facebook page before they shut those down.

[paul edward]

Would you stay away from Marlin and look at another .357 manufacturer?

No.

The Marlin 1894 in .357 is one of the most pleasant little carbines I've ever shot. It is light, easy to handle and the recoil is modest. It will also shoot 38 Specials. This thing is as much fun as the old military M1 carbines I used to shoot as a kid.

[358 Win]

Sprue, nice boolits. That's the one I use in my 1894C from 1979. With a healthy charge of ACC#9 I'm getting 1789 fps at 15' so I estimate the muzzle velocity to be right at 1800 fps. I've tried other powders and do get higher velocity but not the fine accuracy I get with ACC#9. My four inch S&W 19-4 loves that bullet and load at 1389 fps.

358 Win