Rowdy-Finn Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Sunny Starr and myself shot NE Regional this past weekend. Great match again! She had a couple jams with her Henry .22 for a total of 15 misses left in rifle. We've sent it back to Henry before and have decided to move on to a .38/.357 rifle instead of sending it back again. She has trouble holding up an 1873 but has tried a couple of Marlins and the weight is better for her. I guess we're looking for a Marlin Carbine pre? Can someone tell me what to look for and what not to look for as I know nothing about Marlins. Have the cash on hand and just need to find the right rifle for Sunny. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 sent PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What you want is the Marlin 1894C. The ones made before the Remington takeover are considered better, look for the JM stamp on the barrel. Anything made before 2010 should be fine. Subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 100, the remainder is the last two digits of the year it was made. If the serial number begins with "MR" it is a Marlin/Remington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dunn Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 If it were me I would contact Slick McClade here on the wire, he sets up a great Marlin match rifle and knows a thing or two about setting them up for the young shooters as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Do not buy ANY Marlin made buy Remington!! They are pure garbage!! I'll bet $1.00, that we will NEVER see another Marlin 1894 made again. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 contact info for SLICK: phone: 318 / 278-9071 website: slickmagic.homestead.com email: slickmcclade@bellsouth.net He's good with Marlin work. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Charlie, SASS # 48668L Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Nothing against Slick but here is another option widely used. Spur's Rifle Conversions By Western Gun Works . Cowboy Carty (AKA Carty Allaman) http://www.shadycreekshootists.com/shortstroke.htm Contact Carty Here: Cartya78@gmail.com Or Call 309-299-7843 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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