Well, I went and did it.

[bigarm]

Sold my drift boat in less than 24 hours and bought a Marlin Cowboy 1894 in 44-40 even before the money was in my hand. I bought this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=458697245

Hope it is nice. Don't know why I had to have it, but I did. I do have a Colt SAA with cylinders in 44 spl and 44-40, so it will go nicely with it.

[Ole]

Looks like a nice rifle from the pictures. Enjoy it! :drinks:

[waco]

Right on! I have one in .38/.357 with a 24" barrel. It was my dads. Super slicked up action and really nice trigger. Way better than your average box stock 1894. You will love it! Congrats!

[bigarm]

Thanks! I have a regular 1894 in 44 mag/spl that we had slicked up for cowboy action shooting. Actually, had 2, but sold one. Those have really spoiled me. Might have to have this one worked on.

[4719dave]

very nice

[blackpowder man]

Very nice! I have a 24" ltd cowboy Marlin in .45 colt and love it. I like the way the barrel tapers and it feels slim and trim compared to my 24" Rossi and 24" 1860 Henry. I really love them too though, and wouldn't part with any of them. .44-40 should be a good caliber for that rifle.

[Beerd]

YOU SOLD YOUR DRIFT BOAT!!??:shock:




nice shooter.
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[OverMax]

If your happy with your purchase that's all that matters. But, them JM-Marlins sure are gaining in collectors value. Maybe I should get me one. Oh~~~ I do got one now that I think about it. Model 36. 30-30. Wish it was a 44-40 though.

[kootne]

YOU SOLD YOUR DRIFT BOAT!!??

You do know the 2 happiest days of a boat owners life, don't you?

[bigarm]

YOU SOLD YOUR DRIFT BOAT!!??

You do know the 2 happiest days of a boat owners life, don't you?

Yes I do! The day you buy it and the day you sell it. Hadn't used it in almost 8 years, so thought it was time. An aunt used to say a boat was a hole in the water you threw money in.

[Bullshop Junior]

That is a fine looking rifle. I really wanna get another short throw lever gun one of these days, I really miss my 454 rossi and marlin 94 357.

[bikerbeans]

Bigarm,

The ad says it has a "hex" barrel, is a six sided barrel worth more than an eight sided? Just kidding, very nice rifle!

BB

[bigarm]

Bigarm,

The ad says it has a "hex" barrel, is a six sided barrel worth more than an eight sided? Just kidding, very nice rifle!

BB

Yes, either the guy can't count or confused hex with octa!

[3leggedturtle]

Yes I do! The day you buy it and the day you sell it. Hadn't used it in almost 8 years, so thought it was time. An aunt used to say a boat was a hole in the water you threw money in.

And a motorcycle is just an expensive bug-killer. But life is good when you are in or on one. Especially when headed to a good hole or range!! Nice looking lever. I hope you have enough spare change left over to get a matching six-shooter for a companion.

[bigarm]

I already have a Colt SAA in 44-40.

[EDK]

Ain't it an elegant piece of hardware. I've had 1894s since the '70s and really like the 24 inch Cowboy, but just bought a pre safety round barrel 44 magnum.