Finally pics of my 1894 32-20 with button mag

[Hornetb]

Ok, took a bit longer to get some decent photos due to the lovely weather but I mentioned previously that I recently got hold of an 1899 made 1894 in 32-20 that had a button mag. I've only been able to find one other picture of a button mag'd 1894 which makes it a little bit interesting and different. I do like the look of the full mag version but the price and condition meant I took this one home.

Bore is good and general condition is quite good also, albeit no original finish remains, just more of a brown hue over the underlying steel. I'll be installing a vernier sight so the missing "correct" fish hook elevator is no biggie and I suspect the front sight may be a filed down german silver blade. I might place a Beach folding in there. But over all I'm quite happy with it, it's certainly a nice gun and I'm looking forward to shooting it to see how it goes. I'll get to fire a couple through tomorrow but what was interesting is that it won't cycle my standard 32-20 round with an NOE cast projectile that both my Win 92 and other 94 marlin of similar era have no issues with, they are just a fraction long. So guess I might have to trim a few cases but I'll do a little experimenting and see what I can work out.

This one it planned to be my new pistol cal silhouette rifle.

[lever addict]

Hornetb that is in beautiful shape! Look forward to some range testing! Good luck with it!

Here's a repro fish hook elevator if your interested!
GUN PARTS MARLIN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISH HOOK REAR SIGHT ELEVATOR | eBay

[cj57]

Very nice 1894! Those button mags are not very common, way more 1/2 mags. Nice find, congrats!

[Salmoneye]

Very nice!

[marlinman93]

Very nice gun, and surely not abused. Just looks like someone loved it enough to use it and take care of it.

[Calibre38-40]

Uncommon with button mag. Nice find...Jim