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/lev...ClassicSeries/

[czgunner]

Finally.

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[Remmy4477]

Wonder what the quality will be like?

[THE_ANTIDOTE]

I recently purchased one of the new Marlin 1894's in .357 blued/wood. The rifle looks okay, but will not shoot .38 specials reliably store bought or handloads, wadcutters nor round nose. I have a cheapo Rossi Levtac that has no problems running .38's or .357's. I probably should have waited for a few more reviews before spending so much money.

[czgunner]

I recently purchased one of the new Marlin 1894's in .357 blued/wood. The rifle looks okay, but will not shoot .38 specials reliably store bought or handloads, wadcutters nor round nose. I have a cheapo Rossi Levtac that has no problems running .38's or .357's. I probably should have waited for a few more reviews before spending so much money.

I wouldn't waste any more ammo. Call Ruger, have them send you a shipping label so they can fix it.

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[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.