A new Marlin 1894P 44mag ported 16" bbl -- pics

ccw9mm · December 26th, 2006, 08:17 PM

Well, a photographer I am not. But here are a few pics of a new, unfired, in-the-box Marlin 1894P that I just picked up. It's 44mag / 44spl, 16" ported barrel, with wood stocks. Even has the warranty card. Found a guy with a large collection and a need to empty out the safe. The best combination.

On the day I made the offer for this 1894P, I came across a 98% Winchester 94 Trapper 44mag w/ 16" bbl on the rack, for ... get this! $395. I swear, walking out of the shop without that Trapper was tough.

Still, it feels wonderful. Not quite so perfectly balanced as the Trapper, but still very good.

Have not yet shot it. Time to disassemble, clean it and ensure it's well-oiled in all the right places. Then, range time.

First order of business will be to find the right load(s) for this bad boy. A good mid-power and high-power 44mag bullet in soft-point lead, or semi-jacketed lead, in ~240gr, 1.610" OAL. Time to hit the range and go "hunting" for the right load. Where are those engineer's calipers. Hm.

Merry Christmas to me ... merry Christmas to me ... tee-hee!

P95Carry · December 26th, 2006, 09:33 PM

Nice find Michael

That short barrel will make it a breeze to carry around all day.

RSSZ · December 26th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Have owned a similar weapon since '96. A 1894S "Marlin Limited". It is blued,16" NON ported,in .44Mag/44 Spec. It was a limited run at Lew Horton's.

I use it for close range hogs and deer. I have several loads for this weapon and have discovered that it will shoot most anything. It works great with a 700fps special load and a 300gr.XTP,+P+ load.

That crappy cross boly safety can be defeated by use of a small "O" ring.Take it OFF safe and slip the "O" ring over the safety "button"(it already has a groove) on the left side of the weapon. If you ever want to use the safety simply pull the "O" ring off.

I love the compactness of the weapon and the short strokeability. This is a couple of the reasons why I'd rather have a lever carbine in the pistol calibers.It's fast when the hogs want to try to cut you. Plenty of firepower also. After all, the very first levers were in pistol calibers.

Enjoy your new found friend. -----

raevan · December 27th, 2006, 12:51 AM

The one I bought isn't ported, I keep mine loaded for the farm with 180 gr JSP lead nose Remington, these will work well for animals up to dear size, if you going to face Bear go with 240 gr on up.

retsupt99 · December 27th, 2006, 02:47 AM

They really are nice hunting guns...well-balanced...and don't frighten the

as much as an AR type weapon...

Sounds like you did well for yourself, and Merry Christmas, indeed!

ret

frankmako · December 27th, 2006, 11:40 AM

nice gun, what the luck. let us know how she shoots. feed her flat nose ammo and she will do fine. got to love a good lever action gun. old school is hard to beat.

ccw9mm · January 2nd, 2007, 09:35 AM

Have got a couple of parts on order: A Leupold FX 2.5x28mm IER scope, with an XS Lever Scout mount and Warne quick-release rings.

After a few hundred rounds, I'll crack open the 1894P and think about what needs adjusting, honing, improving. Might be off to the 'smith for a little work, particularly if any jams start up.

Have got a small stash of various ammo, for testing.

More pics soon, once I get everything mounted up.

Warhawk · January 2nd, 2007, 10:31 AM

See if you can find any loads using the Speer 270gr Gold Dot bullet. I have a supply of this bullet in heavy handloads, it does the trick on big game.

December 26th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#1
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 6,032	A new Marlin 1894P 44mag ported 16" bbl -- pics Well, a photographer I am not. But here are a few pics of a new, unfired, in-the-box Marlin 1894P that I just picked up. It's 44mag / 44spl, 16" ported barrel, with wood stocks. Even has the warranty card. Found a guy with a large collection and a need to empty out the safe. The best combination. On the day I made the offer for this 1894P, I came across a 98% Winchester 94 Trapper 44mag w/ 16" bbl on the rack, for ... get this! $395. I swear, walking out of the shop without that Trapper was tough. Still, it feels wonderful. Not quite so perfectly balanced as the Trapper, but still very good. Have not yet shot it. Time to disassemble, clean it and ensure it's well-oiled in all the right places. Then, range time. First order of business will be to find the right load(s) for this bad boy. A good mid-power and high-power 44mag bullet in soft-point lead, or semi-jacketed lead, in ~240gr, 1.610" OAL. Time to hit the range and go "hunting" for the right load. Where are those engineer's calipers. Hm. Merry Christmas to me ... merry Christmas to me ... tee-hee! __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Reports: CZ P01 pt1, pt2. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Tip: Use the <search> feature. Last edited by ccw9mm; February 6th, 2007 at 01:48 AM. Reason: spellin'

December 26th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Nice find Michael That short barrel will make it a breeze to carry around all day. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

December 27th, 2006, 02:47 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,965	Nice Weapon... They really are nice hunting guns...well-balanced...and don't frighten the as much as an AR type weapon... Sounds like you did well for yourself, and Merry Christmas, indeed! ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

December 27th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#6
frankmako Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,890	nice gun, what the luck. let us know how she shoots. feed her flat nose ammo and she will do fine. got to love a good lever action gun. old school is hard to beat. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

January 2nd, 2007, 09:35 AM	#7
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 6,032	Have got a couple of parts on order: A Leupold FX 2.5x28mm IER scope, with an XS Lever Scout mount and Warne quick-release rings. After a few hundred rounds, I'll crack open the 1894P and think about what needs adjusting, honing, improving. Might be off to the 'smith for a little work, particularly if any jams start up. Have got a small stash of various ammo, for testing. More pics soon, once I get everything mounted up. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Reports: CZ P01 pt1, pt2. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Tip: Use the <search> feature.

December 26th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#3
RSSZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,847	Have owned a similar weapon since '96. A 1894S "Marlin Limited". It is blued,16" NON ported,in .44Mag/44 Spec. It was a limited run at Lew Horton's. I use it for close range hogs and deer. I have several loads for this weapon and have discovered that it will shoot most anything. It works great with a 700fps special load and a 300gr.XTP,+P+ load. That crappy cross boly safety can be defeated by use of a small "O" ring.Take it OFF safe and slip the "O" ring over the safety "button"(it already has a groove) on the left side of the weapon. If you ever want to use the safety simply pull the "O" ring off. I love the compactness of the weapon and the short strokeability. This is a couple of the reasons why I'd rather have a lever carbine in the pistol calibers.It's fast when the hogs want to try to cut you. Plenty of firepower also. After all, the very first levers were in pistol calibers. Enjoy your new found friend. -----

December 27th, 2006, 12:51 AM	#4
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	The one I bought isn't ported, I keep mine loaded for the farm with 180 gr JSP lead nose Remington, these will work well for animals up to dear size, if you going to face Bear go with 240 gr on up.

January 2nd, 2007, 10:31 AM	#8
Warhawk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 107	See if you can find any loads using the Speer 270gr Gold Dot bullet. I have a supply of this bullet in heavy handloads, it does the trick on big game.

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