My local gun store picked up a sizable collection from an estate, and it contained quite a few Marlins, including the .357 1894CS I bought. While looking it over, it was obvious it had not seen much action. The wood and metal were in very good shape. However, the shell lifter/carrier was not raising the shells up. I went ahead and made a commitment to buy it because the gunshop has their own gunsmiths on hand, and one of them is a personal friend, so I knew they would make it right. I have been waiting 3 weeks at this point, and am getting a tad antsy to have some fun. I do have a Rossi 1892 in 357 to keep me content till the new one is finished.
The serial number on this CS dates it to 1989, and it has the smooth uncheckered wood I prefer. it has a weaver base already mounted, and I intend to put a small red dot on it, to help the old eyes. I paid 400$ for it, and the store is including for no charge, a lifetime warranty that includes, parts/labor and shipping to the manufacturer if needed. They usually charge 10 percent of the purchase price for this warranty. The same owner has had this store for close to 40 years, and his son has taken a very active role in the store, so I think they will be around for quite awhile to stand behind their warranty, so I think I did ok.
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The serial number on this CS dates it to 1989, and it has the smooth uncheckered wood I prefer. it has a weaver base already mounted, and I intend to put a small red dot on it, to help the old eyes. I paid 400$ for it, and the store is including for no charge, a lifetime warranty that includes, parts/labor and shipping to the manufacturer if needed. They usually charge 10 percent of the purchase price for this warranty. The same owner has had this store for close to 40 years, and his son has taken a very active role in the store, so I think they will be around for quite awhile to stand behind their warranty, so I think I did ok.
