I have the same model and it is a keeper. Glad you found something you liked!

 

That one has Ballard rifling. It should shoot great...

 

+ Nice score jog! ...Your new Marlin 1894 CB Limited + Colt SAA = a winning combination!

I don't know if you knew this or not...

*Take caution when reloading for both the Marlin and the Colt. Because your Colt SAA' action is not as strong as the older Ruger Vaquero Cowboy or New model Blackhawks nor the Freedom Arms SA's and which obviously can. Is why Reloading manuals generally have 3 sets of reloading data for .45 Colt.

My Marlin1894 CBC and 1st Gen. Colt SAA both are both in .45 Colt as well.

Old Creek

 

Thanks for the heads-up Old Creek. I know the Colt can't handle what my Ruger can take!
I'm looking forward to picking up the Marlin Cowboy this coming weekend!
There's something about the octagon barrel that just looks right!
I picked up a few more boxes of 45 Colt. Black Hills 45 Schofield 230 gr. RNFP.
I know it's fine in the Colt SAA. I'm sure it's fine in the Cowboy as well.
I'll probably get an extra round in the tube mag.
I also found two boxes of Fiocchi 45 Colt.
I've never fired Fiocchi 250 gr LRNFP before.
I'll find out this weekend.

 

Thanks for the heads-up Old Creek. I know the Colt can't handle what my Ruger can take!
I'm looking forward to picking up the Marlin Cowboy this coming weekend!
There's something about the octagon barrel that just looks right!
I picked up a few more boxes of 45 Colt. Black Hills 45 Schofield 230 gr. RNFP.
I know it's fine in the Colt SAA. I'm sure it's fine in the Cowboy as well.
I'll probably get an extra round in the tube mag.
I've never fired Fiocchi 250 gr LRNFP before.
I'll find out this weekend.

I never tried the Schofield cartridge, but it sound interesting. could you please let us know how many of those Schofield cartridges fit in your Marlin..just curious as the Marlin only holds 10 in the tube with .45 Colt.

If you don't already have a holster and cartridge belt for your Marlin and Colt. If you have the time, take a look at www.wolfearsequipment.com They have period correct holsters and both leather and canvas cartridge belts, etc..
I went with their 1890' lined holster with whip cord lace and my Colts SN stamped in. Plus a canvas cartridge belt special-ordered with extra loops for a total of 40 cartridges in .45 Colt. The combination looks right and works perfectly. The .45 Colt cases I use are nickel-plated and unlike plain brass cases which react(green oxidation/tarnish because of the salts in the tanning process) in leather, does nothing in canvas loops. Cartridges stay in place and are easy removed for use as needed.

Old Creek

 

A very nice rifle, I also have one. Also have some Wolf’s Ears holsters for my Vaqueros and double actions, I like his half flaps the best. My Cowboy Ltd [with Ballard rifling] prefers heavier bullets. 225-255 gr. Lighter bullets don’t want to group. It feeds Schofield loads loads ok. Mine is a cas rifle so I installed a one piece firing pin. It developed the Marlin Jam too but jbweld and a coping saw blade fixed it 15 years ago. The other was my wife's src that I made into a trapper. Runs great. Good shooting.

 

I have one I have had since 2004 when I started in Cowboy Action Shooting. It is a dandy and very accurate. You will love yours.

 

I'm sure I will Reb717! Looking forward to some shooting time with it this weekend!
Weatherman says rain for Sat. and Sunday.
I sure hope he's wrong!

 

Very nice rifle. I found one several years ago with a 20" barrel in 45 Colt. Fantastic gun. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

 

Thanks North Idaho Shooter! I'll pick it up in the morning!
I'm like a kid on Christmas eve!!!!

 

I picked the 1894 Cowboy LTD up this morning. Unfortunately, it's raining all day today!
I'll take the rifle out tomorrow to feel her out.
Somebody worked on this one. I could cock the lever with my pinky!
The trigger pull is about 4 lbs.! The lever was wrapped in leather that I decided to leave as is.
This is without a doubt the smoothest running lever gun I've ever handled!
It's quite light for a 24-inch barreled rifle!
Two things I will change, I will add the Skinner peep sight and the Beartooth safety block.
I think I'll get the one with the saddle ring.
Does anybody know if I will have to remove the Marbles buckhorn sights when I add the Skinner peep sight?
Thanks for all the encouragement on my latest Marlin purchase gentlemen!

 

I picked the 1894 Cowboy LTD up this morning. Unfortunately, it's raining all day today!
I'll take the rifle out tomorrow to feel her out.
Somebody worked on this one. I could cock the lever with my pinky!
The trigger pull is about 4 lbs.! The lever was wrapped in leather that I decided to leave as is.
This is without a doubt the smoothest running lever gun I've ever handled!
It's quite light for a 24-inch barreled rifle!
Two things I will change, I will add the Skinner peep sight and the Beartooth safety block.
I think I'll get the one with the saddle ring.
Does anybody know if I will have to remove the Marbles buckhorn sights when I add the Skinner peep sight?
Thanks for all the encouragement on my latest Marlin purchase gentlemen!

I have a Skinner sight on mine and needed to remove the Buckhorn rear sight and replaced it with a blank

 

I have a 1997 production Cowboy Limited in 45 Colt with the 24" barrel and checkered stocks. Probably my favorite shooter out of them all!

-Bob

 

Not to "hijack" your thread, but I agree with your desire for having a rifle and pistol of the same caliber.Not a Marlin, but here is my Winchester 94 w/ octagon barrel and my Colt SAA both in 45LC. Love'em!!!

 

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Not to "hijack" your thread, but I agree with your desire for having a rifle and pistol of the same caliber.Not a Marlin, but here is my Winchester 94 w/ octagon barrel and my Colt SAA both in 45LC. Love'em!!!

You have two beauty's their sir!

 

I know this thread is a little older but I just picked up a 1894 Cowboy Limited in a 45 colt as well. i got it in a 4 gun Marlin deal that I am beyond excited about.

I am looking to start reloading rounds. Only do shotgun at the moment but this one might push me over.
@jog - do you have a picture of the safety removed and install of the blue saddle ring. I am very curious on that.

I am looking to shoot silhouette lever pistol with mine. Has anyone shot the Green Country ammunition 44 colt they claim isgreat for cowboy leve? I thought about trying this while working to acquire a press and equipment.

 

No Mowcow, I don't have a photo. My camera not working. I decided to go with the safety delete rather than the full saddle ring. Being lefty I figured it would just get in the way. I've never tried Green Ammo before.
I'm shooting Winchester, Black Hills, Fiocchi, and Bullseye so far.
All shot wonderfully accurate! You're going to love your 1894 Cowboy 45 Colt!

 

I have a Marlin Cowboy LTD in 45 Colt (have had it for ages and don't shoot it that much anymore) but a great rifle. My has peep sights and was pretty accurate at 100 yards. Does this gun have the Ballard rifling? I only shoot lead in 45 Colt (to go with my 45 Colt SAA).

 

It isn’t marked for micro grove so I assume yes on the Ballard. I have not had a chance to shoot it. Looking to pick up some ammo for it and potentially reload.

 

I load a 255 gn bullet cast from a RCBS mold (I think, it's a Keith SWC) using 1:20 lead and Hodgdon 700-X. Shoots about 850 fps from my Colts (never chronographed it from the rifle). Accuracy is great. Got to go to the reload shed to find out how many gns of 700-X I use but an interesting fact is that I use the same load for 38-40 (180 gn bullet) and 44-40 (200 gn bullet). The old ways are the best ways.