Marlin .357 SS

Troutbum · 02-15-2010, 05:14 PM

I'm interested in the Marlin 1894 .357 rifle. From previous comments, it appears to be relatively reliable, and a fun plinking companion to my GP 100. It appears that at one time it came in a stainless model, but the on-line catalogue only lists the blued. Did they discontinue the stainless?

kingstrider · 02-15-2010, 05:34 PM

The 1894C SS is a current production item but is made in small numbers. I've wanted one for a while but found a new 1894C for $400. The stainless ones tend to go for around $600 new so I'm waiting to find a used one as well.

Troutbum · 02-15-2010, 05:43 PM

Thanks kingstrider. There are a couple for sale at Gunbroker.com right now, but I'd rather buy through my local shop. Those at Gunbroker are going in the $650 range, which places them closer to $700 after fees and shipping costs. FYI.

Da Pooh · 02-15-2010, 08:36 PM

Kingstrider, have any more new .357 1894c's at $400?? I'd take 2

Thanks

kingstrider · 02-16-2010, 03:29 AM

Ha I wish, I'd put them on gunbroker or the marlin forum if I did.

Rifleman336 · 02-16-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Troutbum

I'm interested in the Marlin 1894 .357 rifle. From previous comments, it appears to be relatively reliable, and a fun plinking companion to my GP 100. It appears that at one time it came in a stainless model, but the on-line catalogue only lists the blued. Did they discontinue the stainless?

Unfortunately, Marlin is notorious for not updating their online catalog, they may list it in the mid time of this year or they might wait until next year!!! So you have to talk to the gun dealer and he'll contact the distributors directly to find inventory. Word of warning they've be hard to get as every batch has been spoken for before they hit the distributors shelves, never mind the dealers!!! Customers have been clammering for them for a long time and thus their commanding premium pricing when found.

Rifleman 336

alleydude · 02-22-2010, 03:27 AM

I have a 1984CS in .357 that I love! I found it this past summer in the paper for $300, complete with scope, sling and hard case. I about burnt the rubber of the tires of my truck trying to get there before it was gone.

It has some see-through scope rings that I don't care for, but the only reason I haven't taken them off is because it is spot on and shoots like a sniper rifle at 50 yards. I haven't measured any groups because I have "benched" it yet, but off hand it is extremely accurate, even with Winchester cheap ammo.

I think I got a good deal... Good luck in your search, they aren't easy to find, and even harder to find at a good price.

(Like yours, mine is a companion for my GP-100 .357)

major t · 02-22-2010, 04:43 AM

I would advise you to go ahead with the blue version, if you find one at a good price. Marlin is way behind on the stainless model. When you do find one, you can usually find a taker on the blue model as they appear to be behind on those models too. Nice problem for a manufacturer to have these days.

My two cents, Jack

Tracer · 02-25-2010, 02:15 PM

I too will second the blued version of this fine rifle! Stainless can cause you a lot of problems must are unawear of, it will indeed RUST big time, only you will see it as very tiny black specs, so tiny your eyes may not even pick it up for awhile but it does rust and harder to take care of than blued rifle in my humble opinion. I always spray my stainless rifles before a hunt using a RUSTOLEUM PAINT in flat black to keep down the glare.

Troutbum · 03-02-2010, 04:19 PM

I'm a bit late in getting back but thanks for the replys. I understand the blued vs. stainless thing (as well as the "bird in the hand"). However, I'm checking with my local dealer on the availability of stainless. Marlin's website just recently posted the stainless version, so I'm hopeful that means they have increased production. I'm also lurking Gunbroker to keep my local dealer honest. BTW, Alleydude: I recently saw an 1894 .357 with scope on Gunbroker that looked alot like yours, complete with the see-through scope rings. Just a coincidence?

alleydude · 03-02-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troutbum

BTW, Alleydude: I recently saw an 1894 .357 with scope on Gunbroker that looked alot like yours, complete with the see-through scope rings. Just a coincidence?

Just a coincidence. I bought mine local.

02-15-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
Troutbum Joined: Jan 2010 From: Southeast Michigan Posts: 46	Marlin .357 SS I'm interested in the Marlin 1894 .357 rifle. From previous comments, it appears to be relatively reliable, and a fun plinking companion to my GP 100. It appears that at one time it came in a stainless model, but the on-line catalogue only lists the blued. Did they discontinue the stainless?

02-22-2010, 03:27 AM	#7
alleydude Joined: Feb 2010 From: Kingsley, MI Posts: 24	I have a 1984CS in .357 that I love! I found it this past summer in the paper for $300, complete with scope, sling and hard case. I about burnt the rubber of the tires of my truck trying to get there before it was gone. It has some see-through scope rings that I don't care for, but the only reason I haven't taken them off is because it is spot on and shoots like a sniper rifle at 50 yards. I haven't measured any groups because I have "benched" it yet, but off hand it is extremely accurate, even with Winchester cheap ammo. I think I got a good deal... Good luck in your search, they aren't easy to find, and even harder to find at a good price. (Like yours, mine is a companion for my GP-100 .357) Last edited by alleydude; 03-02-2010 at 04:33 PM.

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02-15-2010, 05:34 PM	#2
kingstrider Joined: Nov 2009 From: Kentucky Posts: 172	The 1894C SS is a current production item but is made in small numbers. I've wanted one for a while but found a new 1894C for $400. The stainless ones tend to go for around $600 new so I'm waiting to find a used one as well.

02-15-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
Troutbum Joined: Jan 2010 From: Southeast Michigan Posts: 46	Thanks kingstrider. There are a couple for sale at Gunbroker.com right now, but I'd rather buy through my local shop. Those at Gunbroker are going in the $650 range, which places them closer to $700 after fees and shipping costs. FYI.

02-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
Da Pooh Joined: Feb 2010 From: Idaho Posts: 1	Kingstrider, have any more new .357 1894c's at $400?? I'd take 2 Thanks

02-16-2010, 03:29 AM	#5
kingstrider Joined: Nov 2009 From: Kentucky Posts: 172	Ha I wish, I'd put them on gunbroker or the marlin forum if I did.

02-22-2010, 04:43 AM	#8
major t Joined: Feb 2010 From: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 8	I would advise you to go ahead with the blue version, if you find one at a good price. Marlin is way behind on the stainless model. When you do find one, you can usually find a taker on the blue model as they appear to be behind on those models too. Nice problem for a manufacturer to have these days. My two cents, Jack

02-25-2010, 02:15 PM	#9
Tracer Freedom, Thank a VET!!! Joined: Jan 2010 From: Mid-West Posts: 1,159	I too will second the blued version of this fine rifle! Stainless can cause you a lot of problems must are unawear of, it will indeed RUST big time, only you will see it as very tiny black specs, so tiny your eyes may not even pick it up for awhile but it does rust and harder to take care of than blued rifle in my humble opinion. I always spray my stainless rifles before a hunt using a RUSTOLEUM PAINT in flat black to keep down the glare.

03-02-2010, 04:19 PM	#10
Troutbum Joined: Jan 2010 From: Southeast Michigan Posts: 46	I'm a bit late in getting back but thanks for the replys. I understand the blued vs. stainless thing (as well as the "bird in the hand"). However, I'm checking with my local dealer on the availability of stainless. Marlin's website just recently posted the stainless version, so I'm hopeful that means they have increased production. I'm also lurking Gunbroker to keep my local dealer honest. BTW, Alleydude: I recently saw an 1894 .357 with scope on Gunbroker that looked alot like yours, complete with the see-through scope rings. Just a coincidence?