Willy B.SASS#26902 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I was at the Yuma gun show this weekend and right inside the door a guy had a rack of lever guns, I wasn't too interested as I have a bunch of lever guns until I saw 44/40 on the tag, I got down right excited when I saw it wasn't a carbine but a short rifle, I've been looking for a 1894 Marlin short rifle for over 20 years so after some dickering I bought it, as I'm walking away the dealer calls me back and wants to know if I want the box" Well Yeah". When I got back to my place I did a little closer inspection and found the rifle to be perfect outside and apparently it had been fired but not much all in all it looks like new. I did a little research and found out this was from a special run of 325 Cowboy Limited's made for Davidsons in 2000 it was never cataloged by Marlin. I still can't believe I finally found this rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I also waited for years to find one Mine is a Carbine. Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have a Marlin Cowboy in 44-40 that was professionally shortened to 20" and bone case hardened. Absolutely beautiful rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Willy B.SASS#26902 said: I was at the Yuma gun show this weekend and right inside the door a guy had a rack of lever guns, I wasn't too interested as I have a bunch of lever guns until I saw 44/40 on the tag, I got down right excited when I saw it wasn't a carbine but a short rifle, I've been looking for a 1894 Marlin short rifle for over 20 years so after some dickering I bought it, as I'm walking away the dealer calls me back and wants to know if I want the box" Well Yeah". When I got back to my place I did a little closer inspection and found the rifle to be perfect outside and apparently it had been fired but not much all in all it looks like new. I did a little research and found out this was from a special run of 325 Cowboy Limited's made for Davidsons in 2000 it was never cataloged by Marlin. I still can't believe I finally found this rifle. Had one of those rifles for several years... It was a great gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Got several. Sawmill Mary has one limited production Davidson Cowboy that was worked over by Widder. thought I could find a picture. Maybe later. We came across a Century Anniversary model. Then I installed a 44WCF barrel on a pre-safety 1894. Then I traided for a Marlin 1889 in 44WCF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy B.SASS#26902 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 I already had a Cowboy Limited 24", 44/40 with wood from the Century Limited on it so this one's going to join it in the lineup. I only have one 45 colt rifle left, With this new addition I have 8 44/40's so I think the 45 will get a new home. My daughter has a 1894 Cowboy in 357 that was shortened to 20" it's a slick little rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Have two of those (1894Dxxx SN's). Also have a NIB 4440xxxxx SN special run and a Century Limited. All 44-40's of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Only caliber cooler is the 38WCF. I have an original Winchester 1873 in 38WCF and an original Marlin 94 in 38WCF (yes, 94 not 1894. Like Winchester, after 1900, they dropped the "18" from 1892, 1894, etc.) P,S. I'm thinking of relining a 44 Magnum barrel to 38WCF as a winter project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I've also got one of that run. If I saw another or one of the other versions 44-40 with ballard rifling I'd have to consider it unless the price was ridiculous. It's my favorite lever gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Good find! I've got a couple with 20" round barrels and a 24" LTD, but I've yet to see one of the handful of CC LTD's at anywhere close to a reasonable price. I found a nearly new .32-20 CC LTD 'bout 7 years ago, and with only 501 made, they're not real common either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Good find! I've got a couple with 20" round barrels and a 24" LTD, but I've yet to see one of the handful of CC LTD's at anywhere close to a reasonable price. I found a nearly new .32-20 CC LTD 'bout 7 years ago, and with only 501 made, they're not real common either. Did somebody say .32-20? I don't have a Marlin, but I do have a Winchester... Another Winchester... And a Colt... Nifty caliber and nifty guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Curly Bill Kelly and Widder helped me convert a Marlin .44 mag carbine into a .44-40. They did a great job; it's a sweet rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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