.44 Lever Action: Marlin 1894, Henry Big Boy Steel, Other?

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[Que]

 

[singlesix]

I have a Rossi in 357 mag, great gun. It's a 92 action, they have these in 44 mag also.

 

[dak109]

I have a vintage 1974 Marlin in 44, mounted a Vortex Diamondback 1.75 scope on it. It is my go to deer gun. I recently picked up a Henry BB steel in 357. I am going to have to do something with the sights. ( getting old sucks). It will be a plinker.

Buckshot in Nashville had a JM stamped Marlin in the shop last week, priced very reasonable. I stopped in today and didn't notice it. But, I did notice a Henry BB steel in 357. ( I have no interest in Buckshot, just passing on for those looking)

 

[farmerdan]

I've got a 1964 Marlin 30/30 and a JM stamped 1894 in 44mag. I doubt that I'll ever get rid of either, actually my wife took over the 1894 and I don't get to play with it much anymore. I really like the Henry, I plan on getting a 44 one of these days.

 

[SocomHunter]

Personally I love a lever action rifle, the 1895SS in 45-70 and I love the hell out of it

 

[Hookeye]

Dang this thread!
Have said repeatedly I detest lever actions.
Have had BB 94 in .307, Canadian centennial in .30-30, and a few 9422M's...........plus a Marlin 1894 in .44 mag.
Just never got the hang of them, killed stuff..............just never became enamored.

A while back declared a possible lever purchase...........Savage 99 in .300 Savage.

Just because.

Lucked into a beater today.

You guys owe me a couple hundred bucks!

Think these old eyes need a peep sight...........prices on them a bit silly (for the long tang steel vintage Marbles).

 

[Hookeye]

And a lace on sling. Teardown Sat and clean the gunk out. Try to leave it "as is". 1935.............has some cool patina to it.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I have heard stories of them being cheaply made, but my Rossi has never failed to go boom. You just have to be careful how you place that sharp buttstock on your shoulder. This would be deadly as hell to buttstroke someone with. It runs as well as my 336. Mine had a 24" barrel that AllenM shortened to 18" so I could have a short carbine, and still have the heavy Octagon barrel.

 

[bobjones223]

I have heard stories of them being cheaply made, but my Rossi has never failed to go boom. You just have to be careful how you place that sharp buttstock on your shoulder. This would be deadly as hell to buttstroke someone with. It runs as well as my 336. Mine had a 24" barrel that AllenM shortened to 18" so I could have a short carbine, and still have the heavy Octagon barrel.

I got me one of those coming in the mail as we speak....45 Colt though, 24" oct. barrel.
Should look damn nice next to me 1894P in 44 mag.

 

[teddy12b]

This is turning into a picture thread, so I'm adding more.





Here's one I had and regret ever selling:




This was the 24" octagon barrel 44mag that I put a ladder sight on.

 

[bobjones223]

This is turning into a picture thread, so I'm adding more.





Here's one I had and regret ever selling:




This was the 24" octagon barrel 44mag that I put a ladder sight on.

Still got the recoil pad for it.....now that it is gone I may be able to put it to good use?

 

[teddy12b]

I'm pretty sure I gave it to the guy who bought the rifle. You may want to look into "Past" recoil pads that slip on over your shoulder.

 

[ru44mag]

No experience with the Henry, but I got real lucky when I bought my Marlin 1894 cowboy in 44 mag. I believe I got one of the last JM stamped runs before they went Remlin. I have taken 15 to 20 deer with it. It shoots real fast so you can take 2 or three deer at once. I love the way it handles. A few years ago I had one behind me about 15 yards. There was no way to turn around, so I one handed it. Piece of cake. I wanted a back up, so I bought the Rossi 92. I dropped a deer with it. Good thing the first shot was good, because it jammed, and it was a couple hours later with a screw driver and some other tools before I got it cleared. It was purchased through Davidson's, so they sent me a brand new one. I tried to sell it, but nobody wanted it. It is starting to grow on me though, especially after the deer I took last year with it. I posted some pics last November.

 

[1911ly]

I have heard stories of them being cheaply made, but my Rossi has never failed to go boom. You just have to be careful how you place that sharp buttstock on your shoulder. This would be deadly as hell to buttstroke someone with. It runs as well as my 336. Mine had a 24" barrel that AllenM shortened to 18" so I could have a short carbine, and still have the heavy Octagon barrel.

I went out looking for a 1895, I looked at a Rossi in 45-70. The action felt smoother then the Marlin's I looked at. Fit and finish were nicer too. I ended up with a Henry mostly because the Stainless didn't interest me. But it looked like a nice rifle.

 

[rhslover]

I have an older Winchester 1892 short rifle, made in Japan by Miroku. Nice, very slick action, nice wood, accurate enough with a good trigger. Tough to scope though. Highly recommended if you can find one.

 

[Hookeye]

My buddy got "reissue" 1886 and 71 made by Miroku. Nice stuff.

 

[Hookeye]

Whoever did the finish job (refinish) on this rig...............pores hardly filled (if any), streaky...........gun had rough texture.
I cleaned, did a couple of Tru-Oil and steel wooled it like mad.
Smoothed out, filled out...............enough to still kinda look worn.
AFAIC it's done. Now doing forend.

 

[bmbutch]

LGS got their shipment, have .44 & .357 Henry, fondled a bit, no purchase.....yet