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Post by danindayton on Jul 9, 2010 11:29:24 GMT -5
I'm confused (a recurring state of mind).
I have 3 Marlin "Cowboy" rifles. My first was a Cowboy in .45 Colt. It is labeled as a 1894cb. My second was a Cowboy in .38-55. It is labeled as a 336cb. My most recent is a Cowboy in .22lr. It is labeled as a 1897 cowboy.
The Ohio Gun Collecters show is coming up and I would like to add another Cowboy to the collection. I know they made the Cowboy in .38/357, 44mag and 45/70. I think they also made a 30-30. What other calibers did they make in the Cowboy line and can you tell me what they were labeled as?
Thanks,
Danindayton
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Post by salvo on Jul 9, 2010 13:23:35 GMT -5
I have a .357 Mag. It's labeled as an "1894CB Limited" it has a 20" barrel and smooth stocks.
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Post by danindayton on Jul 9, 2010 23:54:31 GMT -5
Thanks, Salvo
The pistol cartridge rifles are 1894cb's and they're still making them. My 38-55 hasn't been made for 4 or 5 years now. I've only seen two of the 22's and I own one of those. They just stopped making the 45-70 so I may be able to pick one of those up.
But, what else is out there and what are they called?
Can you tell I like these rifles? They look great, they shoot great and they feel good in the hands.
DaninDayton
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Post by brionic on Jul 20, 2010 16:43:18 GMT -5
I have a "cowboy" .41 mag that is labeled 1894 Cowboy Carbine Limited, which they abbreviate as CCL. 20" octagonal bbl and smooth stock, no pad on shotgun butt.
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Post by Hobie on Jul 28, 2010 18:12:05 GMT -5
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Aug 14, 2010 22:19:10 GMT -5
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Post by danindayton on Aug 21, 2010 12:27:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys,
The one's I'm looking for have straight pistol grips, checkered walnut and are 23"'s (24" barrels?) from the muzzel to receiver.
Thanks, again,
DaninDayton
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Post by taffin on Aug 21, 2010 13:48:43 GMT -5
The pistol cartridge rifles are 1894cb's and they're still making them. My 38-55 hasn't been made for 4 or 5 years now. I've only seen two of the 22's and I own one of those. They just stopped making the 45-70 so I may be able to pick one of those up.
ACTUALLY MARLIN ISN' T MAKING MUCH OF ANYTHING EXCEPT WITH PARTS ON HAND. THEY WILL CLOSE IN NOVEMBER AND MOVE TO KENTUCKY PROBABLY. AFTER THAT IT IS ANYONE'S GUESS!
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Post by lanesdad on Sept 6, 2010 22:48:23 GMT -5
I am blessed enough to work within about a mile of two of our local gunshops. It has become habit to spend my lunch hour at one of them. As a result of being there during the afternoon, I frequently cross paths with gun company reps. About a month ago I had the opportunity to meet a rep from Remington. According to him, the talk within the company was that the Marlin centerfire products would be produced in Illion, and the rimfire production would most likely be moved to Kentucky. Evidently that is where the Remington autoloading rimfires (? 597 ?) are being built.
Whether or not that ends up being the case, I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'm just glad production is going to continue.
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Post by Hobie on Sept 13, 2010 7:09:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys, The one's I'm looking for have straight pistol grips, checkered walnut and are 23"'s (24" barrels?) from the muzzel to receiver. Thanks, again, DaninDayton ilurkalot But those aren't the only ones which have been marketed as "cowboys". |
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Post by danindayton on Sept 13, 2010 18:58:41 GMT -5
I know, Hobie, That's what makes finding them so difficult.  I was at the Ohio Gun Collecters Association show this last week end and did not see a single 24" Marlin. DaninDayton ilurkalot |
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Post by chas on Sept 15, 2010 16:25:48 GMT -5
Thanks, Salvo They just stopped making the 45-70 so I may be able to pick one of those up. What? Hadn't heard that. It's still listed on their website. |
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Post by danindayton on Sept 16, 2010 8:13:17 GMT -5
Chas,
Thanks, they do still make lever guns in 45-70, just not like mine.
"The one's I'm looking for have straight pistol grips, checkered walnut and are 23"'s (24" barrels?) from the muzzel to receiver."
As Mister Taffen says, "ACTUALLY MARLIN ISN' T MAKING MUCH OF ANYTHING EXCEPT WITH PARTS ON HAND. THEY WILL CLOSE IN NOVEMBER AND MOVE TO KENTUCKY PROBABLY. AFTER THAT IT IS ANYONE'S GUESS"
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Post by Hobie on Sept 22, 2010 12:20:18 GMT -5
I know, Hobie, That's what makes finding them so difficult. I was at the Ohio Gun Collectors Association show this last week end and did not see a single 24" Marlin. DaninDayton ilurkalot Sorry, I misunderstood and just wanted to be certain you knew. |
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Post by informative on Dec 28, 2010 21:52:15 GMT -5
This link seemed informative as well as the main page where it shortens down to www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxell/marlin_1894.htmwww.leverguns.com/articles/My main complaint with the Rossi 357 levergun was initially the fact that the fiocchi 357 ammo was sometimes getting stuck in the action and I had to use a pocket knife to shove the round back into the magazine tube before I could continue. Now that I know this sort of failing to feed smoothly every time is an issue for pretty much all lever guns and did some research I am happier to know its not a "broken" or "defective" unit and some smooth good grade round nose LRN 38 specials feed flawlessly every time. I find it is also off a little high and right very consistently tight groupings but thinking it would be better to have a scope (except for the top eject) because a scope would adjust more easily than the built in sights or may just need to replace the stock rear sight with something a bit more adjustable. Of course after doing more reading I may just go and upgrade to the Marlin or something better. Made in Brazil just doesn't mean what it used to (er wait did it ever mean anything?) |
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