Warden Callaway Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I took a critical look at a new Marlin 1894CB 357 at our favorite toy store this morning. Obviously, I wasn't able to shoot it, cycle dummy rounds or take it apart. But the bottom line, if I needed a Marlin 1894CB in 357, I would have no problem buying this one. The wood color, grain orientation, fit and finish was MUCH improved over other Remlins I've looked at. The metal blue was nice and not so much two-tone. The action was ok for a new Marlin. MUCH better than other examples I've handled. It's hard to compare it to one that's got light springs and stoning but I'd think it would respond well with the same improvements. If you're in the market for a MarlinCB 357, don't overlook your local gunshop. This one was priced at or well below GB prices. Shipping and transfer fees would pay for the sales tax. Plus you have the benefit of being able to examine the gun before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadshot Dan Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Howdy Warden, that look's like a pretty nice rifle. The forearm doesn't look as wide as some iv'e seen. Fit and finish look's pretty decent too. To bad they didn't put the QR code somewhere else though,but that's a minor thing. What price range are these running in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 That wood to metal looks better than any of my JMs. Too bad about that stamp on the left side of the receiver, though. I’d buy one if I needed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Deadshot Dan said: What price range are these running in ? He had $860 on this one. But this guy sales guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadshot Dan Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Warden Callaway said: He had $860 on this one. But this guy sales guns! Thank's Warden, that's pretty darn reasonable. Be a good rifle for a new shooter to get started with or for anyone, you could slick it up some and still wouldn't have a fortune in it. How was the lever throw on it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 That's the best looking one I have seen Was this the only Remlin '94 he had? How did the machine finish look on the inside of the rec'r? Did you examine the bore? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: That's the best looking one I have seen Was this the only Remlin '94 he had? How did the machine finish look on the inside of the rec'r? Did you examine the bore? OLG He'd gotten in several Cowboys just a few days ago. I don't know how many. This was the last Cowboy. Sawmill Mary looked at a 1894c while I took pictures of the Cowboy. She said she liked it batter than the Cowboy. I didn't look down the bore. Sorry. Inside the bolt cut looked nice. I didn't see any rough machine marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Did you get a chance to look over the 'C'? If so, how'd it compare to the CB? You should buy the 'C' for her......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Another good report. Thanks Warden. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Another good report. Thanks Warden. ..........Widder Thats two in a row, watch out could become a trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Did you get a chance to look over the 'C'? If so, how'd it compare to the CB? You should buy the 'C' for her......... OLG She's got 2 1894CBL 357s, a pre-safey 1894 44 Magnum carbine and now her 1894CBL 44WCF slicked up by Widder. I really didn't look at the 1894c. It seemed to have lighter wood color and had checkering. $660 tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadshot Dan Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I was looking on the Marlin website and they list mag capacity at 9 for the 94c, is that right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, Deadshot Dan said: I was looking on the Marlin website and they list mag capacity at 9 for the 94c, is that right ? 9 357 Magnum. But if you're persistent, you can get 10 38 Special in the magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Warden Callaway said: 9 357 Magnum. But if you're persistent, you can get 10 38 Special in the magazine. They've always listed capacity as 9... One does not need to be persistent in loading 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I believe it was American Rifleman TV program this week that featured Remington's Marlin mfg. in Ilion NY. It explained that only the Marlin trademark & linen drawings were of any value. The tooling was scrap. They had to generate CAD drawings; so, that machining could be done on CNC machines. I would expect that interior surfaces that don't affect function or eye appeal have rough tool marks; because, the Marlin rifles aren't high cost low volume rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 They are good inexpensive guns. Just picked up my third today. The kids are starting this year. Ours were south of $750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 hours ago, J.D. Daily said: I believe it was American Rifleman TV program this week that featured Remington's Marlin mfg. in Ilion NY. It explained that only the Marlin trademark & linen drawings were of any value. The tooling was scrap. They had to generate CAD drawings; so, that machining could be done on CNC machines. I would expect that interior surfaces that don't affect function or eye appeal have rough tool marks; because, the Marlin rifles aren't high cost low volume rifles. J.D., The latest Remington produced Marlin that I inspected and worked on last October (which I also posted a review on this SASS Wire), was very clean inside. It didn't have any rough tool marks, sharp jagged edges, etc..... It was a .44 Spl/Mag and belongs to a Cowboy in N.C. name 'Twitty'. Out of the box, it was pretty good. Out of the workshop, it was ready to Rock-N-Roll. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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