New Marlin 1894 .357

[376Steyr]

Checking the Marlin website, I see they are going to offer an 1894 in .357 with a release date of "Spring 2024"

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-SBLSeries/

It will be stainless, railed, and threaded, with a laminated pistol grip stock, which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I look forward to it.

The blued Classic model is also shown, listed as "Limited Availability"

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-ClassicSeries/

[czgunner]

Finally.

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[Remmy4477]

Wonder what the quality will be like?

[SierraHunter]

I also just managed to get my hands on one of the new blued/walnut marlins in 357 mag, but I haven't gotten a chance to shoot it yet, been too buy playing with the Smith & Wesson 1854.

[Markopolo]

I have shot mine a bit… feeds everything so far. Had it for about 2 months now. It’s pretty sweet. Will try it in Blacktails this fall.

[45-70marlin]

I have one and it looks and shoots great. Feeds every thing i put in it. I talked to a fellow who just retired from Ruger. He worked on setting up the equipment for them on this rifle. He said there are some changes in the gun so it would function better. He also said some parts won't fit older Marlins.

[dg31872]

Several said they have this model in 38/357, but no mention of accuracy.
I have the itch for one, but I am wondering if it is worth the scratch?
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[IHuntDragons]

Wonder what the quality will be like?

At that price tag you would hope it would be great, but I won't be holding my breath.

[papaglenn]

Several said they have this model in 38/357, but no mention of accuracy.
I have the itch for one, but I am wondering if it is worth the scratch?
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I have the same question. The few reviews that I have seen seem to suggest a 2-3" group at 50 yards is normal. If that's the case I will hang on to my old beat up Remlin.

I do find it strange that no diehard lever lover has bought one and really wrung it out. Or maybe they have and I can't seem to find it.

[dverna]

There was a member here "Idaho45guy"???? who did a review, and accuracy was not great IIRC.

[pdgoutdoors]

I have the same question. The few reviews that I have seen seem to suggest a 2-3" group at 50 yards is normal. If that's the case I will hang on to my old beat up Remlin.

I do find it strange that no diehard lever lover has bought one and really wrung it out. Or maybe they have and I can't seem to find it.

I think its because they have been super hard to get. I finally bought one today, and I have been searching stores since Christmas looking for one in stock. I drove quite a few hours to get this one. I will make sure to do a full accuracy report once a few hundred rounds are through it.

[lightload]

My guess is that some of the same factors that made some of the older Marlins shoot larger groups might apply here. An example is fore end pressure on the barrel.

[Markopolo]

I have one… and like it, but to say I have had a chance to “ring it out”, the answer would be no… too busy for all that this time of year. It does feed 38 and 357 that I produce.. and accuracy was ok, but have not gone in “inch wide and mile deep” yet.

[danmat]

I saw my first on this past weekend at a gunshow, 1100.00.
Fit and finish looked nice, but since I have a browning 92,win. 73, and Remlin already too much $$$ to justify.

[FergusonTO35]

Prices on the new 1894 have already gone down by $120.00 here, and I think they will go down more as Ruger gets the hang of it.

[wingspar]

That laminated one is ugly, but that Classic one looks really nice. I bought a Remlin 1894 in .357 back in 2012 and I hate it. Spendy little sucker that spent 8 months back at Remington service that they never did fix. The action is really rough with .357's but ok with .38 Specials. I have an older JM stamped Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt that is smooth as butter. I’ve been eying one of those new Henry 1894'a with both side loading and tube feed. The side loading on my Remlin is a pain to use.

[1895gunner]

Checking the Marlin website, I see they are going to offer an 1894 in .357 with a release date of "Spring 2024"

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-SBLSeries/

It will be stainless, railed, and threaded, with a laminated pistol grip stock, which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I look forward to it.

The blued Classic model is also shown, listed as "Limited Availability"

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-ClassicSeries/



I'm currently testing their new 1894 SBL in .44 magnum. It is a very nice rifle, well made and very accurate with cast and jacketed factory and hand loads. The .357 will be available shortly.

[376Steyr]

Checking the Marlin website, I see the release date for the .357 SBL is now "Summer 2024"

[rjathon]

Are they using hammer forged barrels?

[376Steyr]

Are they using hammer forged barrels?

Per the spec sheets for the other SBL models, they have "Cold Hammer-Forged Stainless Steel" barrels

[omphacite]

I just brought home a 44 mag Trapper and am impressed with the build quality. I have several other Marlin lever actions, all from the Freedom Group era, and the quality seems much better on the Ruger made rifle. I plan on shooting it this weekend and seeing how it will group. The laminate stock looks nice The bead blasted finish is notably lighter towards the chamber end of the barrel. It does not bother me at all, but it might bother some,

I have an 1894 CST from about 2017 in .357 mag that I am considering replacing with one of new manufacture.

I'm not a huge fan of the SBL line of rifles. The long picatinny rail is not too useful to me. If mounting a scope, I prefer a DNZ mount and if mounting a red dot, I really don't need all of that rail space. I have one of the XS rails on my CST mentioned above and it does not fit well. The diameter of the barrel on the .357 rifles is smaller than the rail accommodates, and the loose fitment isn't great.