Which one would be better, an old Marlin or a newer one? I would assume that is is the same thing.

Fall of 2018 is the release date, they already have them listed on the website

Having worked on both, the internals required the same amount of stoning/polishing. The only real difference I have seen between the two is wood to metal fit and overall finish. The newer ones have that sorry matte bluing Remington uses on everything and will rust if you think about touching it.

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The new models of 1894 in 357 and 44 as what I'm referring to

If you find one in 357 stainless, jump on it. The Marlin 44’s are behind me now, they have been a disappointment.

They have made things to slightly different specs with the remlin ones which could make them function better in some respects over the JM. You can’t tell unless you have your calipers and a good eye.

Or you could got to the your gun store and order as many brand new 1894 csbl or cst
models as you want.

I have an FFL and they ain’t available on any of my accounts at the distributors.

But, if your gun store has them, more power to ya.

When they are released in the fall of 2018 I plan on getting one of the csbl

This is very interesting. What's wrong with the 1894SS? I have the only one I've ever seen in person, and it's a good little rifle. Mine was made in 2002, and I've only shot it about 200 rounds total -- 197 rounds at targets and 3 rounds at bucks I took home and ate. The action is very stiff, but nothing I can't live with.

I'm always interested when someone comments on this rifle . . . good or bad.

don't know about the .357 version. my 1974-made 1894 in .44 magnum is slick, and shoots very, very, very well. it won't be going anywhere other than into a son's or grandson's hands one day ...

Vernon, the 95’s in 44 seem to have some terrible chamber size variants over the years in JM models. They will shoot great but you sometimes can go through a pile of different ammos till you find one. I’m not fond of the skinning knife sharp edges on the square bolt either. Average 44 stuff seems to range from .429 - .432

The 1894’ss in a gem. I used to convert some to laminate too. After using the CVA scout 44 mag and the Henry Big Boy Steel 16” carbine, I just couldnt find a 44 that shot better. The Win 92 is great too. Basically after evaluation I sold my 94SS collection and kept all my 336SS collection.

I shoot tons of 44 and everything I like about the Marlin 336/95 action is there in the Henry except the action is sized right for pistol calibers and lightning fast

The 77/44 is a wonderful rifle but has an anomaly when shooting off hand. The recoil is moving the muzzle before the bullet exits. The 180gr are flying so fast they seem to work better off hand.

Love my 1894, .44mag. My favorite Lever.

If a man can’t do it with a 44 or 30-30 Leveraction, it can’t be done. Either is a one gun solution.