1894FG vs 1894S in 41 mag

[huntrick64]

The 41 Mag is my favorite cartridge, and like many others, I have been waiting/dreaming of a 41 mag marlin. My top of the list would be an 1894CCL, but I'm pretty sure I'm kidding myself about finding one of them for sale very soon. I have an opportunity to buy the 1894FG (unfired) for about $900, but really don't want the pistol grip stock. Is the 1894S about the same value as the FG? I think the 1894FG has been going for around $1,200 - $1,300 recently on GB.

[MT Gianni]

If you are lucky enough to see one for sale you are in the minority. I doubt they will become more available in the future.

[6pt-sika]

I had an 1894FG and the 1894CCL . And I ashamed to say I never shot cast in either of them . At the time I had a single Lyman 41 cal GC mold and 41 cal checks were like hens teeth and I didn't know about Gator Checks at the time .

The FG I bought new , the CCL was LNIB when I got it and pretty much the same when I sold it .

[Four-Sixty]

That 41 Mag cartridge has great proportions. Not too big, not too little... just right. I bet if Marlin gives it some support, it could really catch on.

[TUG]

I have both the FG and the CCL,the CCL was just purchased from a member on here. they are NICE! not the best photos.
Ronnie
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[Guesser]

I have an FG and 357 and 44 with the straight grip stock. I think I like the FG better when it comes to shooting; but then I have a 336A with the pistol grip. Think the curved lever is a little more comfortable; maybe, could be; then again?

[osteodoc08]

I have both the FG and the CCL,the CCL was just purchased from a member on here. they are NICE! not the best photos.
Ronnie
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That CCL sure does look familiar!

Glad she found a good home.

[DeadWoodDan]

Buy once cry once...If TUG would have given me one more day i would have the CCL, but am grateful for the S i purchased that day. Best part is the FFL who did my transfer was making offers before he would take it out of the safe. I had to tell him I wouldn't even give him a price b.c. I had waited for the right time and offer. Hope to take mine out tommorow

DWD

[TUG]

That CCL sure does look familiar!

Glad she found a good home.
Thought you might recognize her! For me to say I'm happy with it is an understatement!
Ronnie

[TUG]

Buy once cry once...If TUG would have given me one more day i would have the CCL, but am grateful for the S i purchased that day. Best part is the FFL who did my transfer was making offers before he would take it out of the safe. I had to tell him I wouldn't even give him a price b.c. I had waited for the right time and offer. Hope to take mine out tommorow

DWD
DWD, I wish I would have the coin to got that S stock,then I'd of had 3!
Ronnie

[missionary5155]

Greetings
I have a CCL. Bought it about 15 years ago and happy I did. The heavier barrel makes shooting heavier boolits quit comfotable. That chunky tube makes holding it steady just that bit more easy. Sitting with cross sticks is a fine shooting experience. And being a Carbine it does not weigh too much that it gets heavy to haul about all day.
My standard load is at least a 240 grainer and up to 275 grains ( 265 GC is my favorite). The CCL handles those quit well. Have put alot of 1680 down that bore with the 265 grainers and I would tackle any critter with it. Sadly I cannot have it here so only get to shot it when up north there.
Mike in Peru

[osteodoc08]

We'll TUG and DWD, glad y'all are happy campers. Send more glamour shots my way when y'all get a chance. I may have to keep their bigger brother, the 1894 CB 45LC and take him off the block since my money crunch has been handled for now.

[BloodGroove4570]

I prefer SG (straight grips) so the CCL would be my choice. I think it just boils down to what you like...? I don't think Remlin will Ever (not sure I'd buy it anyway) make any more so you might just start saving for the one you like and be ready to pounce like a cat when you find what you're looking for!

Good Luck
BloodGroove4570

[huntrick64]

I went ahead and made a deal locally on the 1894FG in 41 mag. The guy needed some primers so I gave him 5,000 WLP primers and $600 cash. The gun has never been fired. It's mine and not a scratch, yet!!!

[osteodoc08]

I went ahead and made a deal locally on the 1894FG in 41 mag. The guy needed some primers so I gave him 5,000 WLP primers and $600 cash. The gun has never been fired. It's mine and not a scratch, yet!!!

That's a very good deal. I think you made out very well. Now jsut need to post up some pictures. I miss mine already, but had to do what I had to do for my family at the time.

[catskinner]

I prefer the pistol grip butt stock. I found an 1894FG at a gun show slightly used 7-8 years ago and really like it. Use mostly plain base Lyman with SR 4756 and have gotten several turkeys with it. 41 caliber gas checks can be a problem at least the Hornady's I have don't fit very well on a Saeco mold I have. RCBS 41-210 SWC shoots the smallest groupos but doesn't feed very well.