What model '94 Marlin do I have here?
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What model '94 Marlin do I have here?
Hi Levergunners- This 44-40 has an 18" barrel, forearm with nosepiece, and full length magazine tube. It is serial # 3042**. On the Marlin Collectors site I've seen "baby carbines" with either barrel bands or MM93 had one (takedown model) with a forearm nosepiece. I'm wondering if my rifle is in an "original" configuration or if someone has shortened the barrel. They have clearly sanded and revarnished the wood.
This is my first post on this site and I've had some problems getting more than one picture to accompany this question. I can provide more later. By the way, the gun shoots very well!
Thanks for your help and I've enjoyed "attending" the forum.
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I would check to see if the gun's serial number lettered according to its
configuration. If the serial is below 355xxx you can check on it. Factory
records were kept until 1906. If you are a member of the Marlin Firearms
Collectors butt'n you can call & get phone verification of your serial number. If not email me the serial number & I can check it for you.
I have seen 1894 rifles like this before & it could be correct.
Another way to check is drive out the front sight from the dovetail.
If the metal underneath is shiny that is a good indication it has been
shortened. If the the dovetail is blued then that is correct for the gun.
keith@rea-alp.com.
configuration. If the serial is below 355xxx you can check on it. Factory
records were kept until 1906. If you are a member of the Marlin Firearms
Collectors butt'n you can call & get phone verification of your serial number. If not email me the serial number & I can check it for you.
I have seen 1894 rifles like this before & it could be correct.
Another way to check is drive out the front sight from the dovetail.
If the metal underneath is shiny that is a good indication it has been
shortened. If the the dovetail is blued then that is correct for the gun.
keith@rea-alp.com.
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I'm not a historian but I think a photo of the right side of the action, and if possible top and bottom of receiver might help more - to show screw positions and so on. Somebody here will probably know exactly what it is.
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Here is a pic of the Marlin 1893 with the short forearm in my collection.
It measures 6 3/4 " in length wood to wood. If you go to you Brophy
book on Marlin firearms on pgs 573 574 & 575 the author discusses
the special lightweights on models 1893 & 1895. I hope this helps clear up
the confusion.
Here is a pic of the Marlin 1893 with the short forearm in my collection.
It measures 6 3/4 " in length wood to wood. If you go to you Brophy
book on Marlin firearms on pgs 573 574 & 575 the author discusses
the special lightweights on models 1893 & 1895. I hope this helps clear up
the confusion.