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Hi - I'm relatively new to firearms. I didn't start collecting until about 2 years ago. My collection is now 20 guns and growing. I recently developed a need for a lever-action pistol caliber carbine (I don't know why - I just needed one). Every where I looked, everyone I talked to, the Marlin was highly recommended over the others (even with the Remington manufacturing concerns). The 1894CSS, stainless model was the primary object of my desire but it seems they are very elusive, possibly just a mythical beast. I searched on-line and in stores with no success. As I was about to leave one gun shop empty handed yesterday, I spotted a blued Marlin lever on the wall. I almost didn't bother to ask but I did inquire and couldn't believe my ears when the response was ".357." He said he received it just three hours ago. Of course, I couldn't leave without it.

I haven't had a chance to try it out yet but am looking forward to it. I'm also looking forward to learning much about Marlin and lever actions from the members of this forum.


Thanks in advance!
 
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Howdy & Welcome about the place.
Good to have you with us. If you scroll down the Forum page you will find a board called 1894´s.... Many good threads there to inform you about your caliber. You can do a ".357" search on that board and narrow things in a hurry.
I would recommend thinking about a 158 grainer for everyday shooting & hunting. For deer hunting move up to a 180 grainer & you can thump some large criters with it. I am partial to caliber .41 mag & 45 Colt but I also have a Marlin in caliber .357 and would not hessitate to pop any deer or piggy at about 50 yards but more depending on my ability and size of the beasty. Coyotes hit through the shoulders at 100 yards & less do not move much.
Enjoy your time here..
Mike in Peru
 
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Welcome from Arkansas!
 
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Hello & Welcome to Marlin Owners from Arkansas.
 
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Welcome from the Republic of Texas...
 
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The 1894CSS is not myth or legend - they are quite real and a joy to shoot along with my other Stainless Marlins - - - - they are # 6 and 7 from the top - - -



GB45
 
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If you can afford to buy nice guns at will (and apparently you can!) you will now need to shift your priorities a little bit and start buying ammo by the case, or loading your own. The 1894 in .357 is the hungriest beast I own, and can burn through ammo at an absolutely alarming rate.

Don't say we didn't warn ya. Shooting those rifles is the most addictive thing I know of. :shocked:
 
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Welcome from Olympia, WA; in the great Pacific Northwest THE "ORIGINAL MARLIN®" (North Haven, CT Rifles) COUNTRY!
 
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DITTO on what Papajohn said - - next to my .22LR and .22Mag the .357 is the most ammo I shoot. I have about 400 empty cases bagged up just from the last two shoot days over the last couple weeks - - - - and I don't reload!!!


GB45
 
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I finally got to shoot my 1894C today. Fed 50 rounds of WWB .38 Special and 50 rounds of Federal .357 Mag with no feed issues. That was a relief after reading some stories of the Remington mfg Marlins. There were a few times when the hammer didn't fully cock and hung up under the bolt which I assume is the result of me being lazy with the lever. The sights were off a little from the factory but grouped OK (OK for me). I haven't decided if I want to adjust the sights or replace them.

Thanks for all the welcomes!
 
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