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You're right about that Otony... (reply)

pokynojoe — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:42:19 +0000

I have an 1894P in .44 magnum. I bought it new about ten or twelve years ago and paid $329 for it(lot of money for someone like me). Guy walks up to me at the range the other week and offers me $600 for it! I told him he was crazy, he said they only made them for a couple years, and that given it's condition, I could probably get more! I still don't believe him. Having said all this, I wish I would have bought the equivalent rifle in .357 caliber. If this guy was right, they're probably priced way out of my range now.

Joe

I'd rather have a .357 myself (reply)

FOG — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:28:12 +0000

(SPG Edit)

In addition to committing the sin of selling off my single-actions, I am presently sans any rifles or shotguns.

I could offer up a few good reasons for the latter, but I have to admit, there is no excuse for the former.

Especially around these parts.

I'd rather have a .357 myself (reply)

Otony — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:50:16 +0000

I'm afraid the days of 3-400 dollar Marlin 357s is almost the fond past. Almost....as occasionally one will pop up....momentarily.

I have a 357 Cowboy with the 20" octagon barrel, bought specifically for Natalia, only she complained it was too heavy. Bought a Rossi SS 357 with a round 16" barrel, as I couldn't find a Marlin 357 with round barrel for a reasonable price.

Kept both! There are five Marlins living here, plus the Rossi and a Red Ryder. We like our lever guns......

Otony

I would think so (reply)

FOG — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:57:02 +0000

Matter of fact, I have been thinkin' so.

A Marlin 1894 in .357 Mag.... (reply)

Glen — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:50:22 +0000

...with an ammo can full of .38 Special ammo, and a gravel pit is a very simple recipe for happiness....

I'd rather have a .357 myself (reply)

FOG — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:15:07 +0000

I imagine they cost more than $300-$400, though.

Just sayin...

Is a pre-lock Marlin in .32 H&R Magnum 'desirable'? (reply)

bmize — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:25:30 +0000

the 32 H&R cowboy and the 32-20 (any configuration)were diccontinued by marlin 4-5 years ago.
Both are now collector guns.
My 32H&R Cowboy is waiting on the collector value to top 1k before I let it go. It will only be a few more years before that happens.
I paid $400 then had it slicked up(cycles smooth as a python now ) then added the one piece firing pin, Lyman globe front and williams tang with merit adjustable apature. So I've got close to 1k in it.

for 800??? I think I can "get by" w/ any of my 3-400 dollar (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:28:08 +0000

357s...

In a manner of speaking, yes (reply)

FOG — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:52:57 +0000

Allow me to illustrate.

• Safety = Safety Lock.

• Safety Lock = Lock,

• Lock = Safety

You might want to take notes.

There will be a quiz on Monday, and it's closed book.

ETA: Cocked-&-Locked will be on the Mid-Term; Lock, Stock, & Barrel, the Final.
In addition, there will be no further mention of Half-Cocked in the Classroom.

By "pre-lock" do you mean pre-safety? (reply)

Glen — Sun, 05 May 2013 05:59:55 +0000

If so, then I doubt this gun is a pre-safety, as Marlin started putting safeties on their lever-guns in 1983, and the .32 H&R Mag wasn't introduced until 1984. That being said, the .32 H&R 1894s are indeed highly sought after and "desirable". It would make a dandy little ground squirrel and jack rabbit gun.

I only know one other thing about Marlin lever guns (reply)

FOG — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:04:13 +0000

Folks here like them, and for good reasons, so I thought I'd mention it just in case someone was on the prowl.

Either way..... (reply)

Otony — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:33:58 +0000

.......lock or no, that is a good price for a Marlin Cowboy in .32 mag!

Otony

Is a pre-lock Marlin in .32 H&R Magnum 'desirable'? (reply)

FOG — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:33:02 +0000

I ran my finger across it and couldn't tell (couldn't really see it, either), so you're probably right: It probably had a safety and now has some sort of filler.

I know next to nothing about Marlins other than the older ones are 'good'.

Is a pre-lock Marlin in .32 H&R Magnum 'desirable'? (reply)

Slow Hand — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:27:52 +0000

I thought that all the Cowboy models had the safety. Maybe someone has replaced it with one of the deals to look like a a screwhead.

Is a pre-lock Marlin in .32 H&R Magnum 'desirable'?

FOG — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:16:06 +0000

I'm pretty sure it's pre-lock anyway.

Leather lace-on pad, otherwise about 95%-98% overall. Looked like a 20" bbl to me. Full octagon. Straight grip stock. Tang or receiver sight (I don't remember which, but I'm pretty sure one was there). No scope marks or extra holes.

Consigned for $800 at the LGS.
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