I would give it 85% condition, i got it in a trade and have no sentimental history with it. New in box marlin lever action rifle, 1894 cowboy ii, 357 magnum, 24blued barrel, black walnut straight stock this gun was created for use in the fast growing game of cowboy shooting. About 1894 marlin rifle the 1894 marlin was an updated successor to the 1881 and 1889 rifles. The value is retail, so if you are selling to a dealer, the value will be less. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. This evening at the gun shop the dealer asked if i wanted to sell my marlin 44 magnum lever action. What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number. Prices seem a little high in the book, i think, until you start getting in the 95% rangethen the values seem low relative to what is out there at gun shows. The model 1894 limited edition sports all the embellishments befitting its heritage, from its bgrade black walnut stock, richly engraved receiver with gold inlay, and classic polished blued finish. Mossberg 27030 100atr all purpose long action rifle.
Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company and their rifles. The bottomline for cast bullets that function well in the marlin 1894. By towing a fisheye video camera to better understand blue marlin, he discovered their unique strikeandflight feeding behavior. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. My local dealer has a new in the box 1894 s in 4440. From what i have been told,the rifle is a target rifle. The millions of marlins in americas gunracks are the. My blue book doesnt explicitly state that the winchester model 1892 had a straight. Hepburn, the model 1894 features a revolutionary leverfire system with repeatfire capability. Threaded barrel, black matte parkerized finish, black webbed harwood stock, big loop lever right. Magazine tube is cut flush with the end of the muzzle. The cowboy ii has the same features as the cowboy just offered in different calibers. Marlin model 1895 dark series rifles shot show 2020 youtube. In your experience, how do the blue book of gun values stack up in reality, vs the prices listed.
The marlin serial number dates to 1895, the winchester to 1902. Marlin model 1895 dark series rifles shot show 2020. Here is some information and the current values from the blue book of gun values. Shtf, defense, rural cop patrol gun, cowboy action shooting, plinking, and lower48 states hunting there is not much it cant do well, except very big game hunting, and longrange shooting. Marlin s assets were purchased by frank kenna, the son of a union army sergeant, pattern. What is the value of a marlin 1894 cowboy limited that has never been fired and has the lock book etc with it. I just took delivery, after 7 months wait, of a stainless marlin 1894 in. Apparently due to the war, records from those years are unavailable. I had it posted in the general forum, wrong place i guess. Variants in other chamberings remain in production today. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. The marlin model 1894 is a leveraction repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the marlin. For 150 years, its been your passion thats driven us to build the best lever action rifles we know how.
At the age of 18, he became an apprentice machinist with the american machine works. Marlin model 1893 lever action rifle in desirable 3855. Price check used marlin 1894 44 mag 24hourcampfire. Top winchester 1894 blue book value deals at mysimon find. However, i want to make sure it was right and he suggested i ask the good folks over here. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. I regret getting rid of it,im in the process of trying to buy another,thats. I had a marlin 1894 in 44mag and at 50 yds it would would make almost 1 ragged hole. That said, ive come across and old marlin 1894 2520 that has caught my eye. Among many groundbreaking revelations included in this book, steve campbell explodes the myth of blue marlin as solitary hunters. The model 1894 included a new locking bolt and twopiece firing pin, alongside an improved onepiece trigger and a short receiver that enabled cartridge compatibility with 1888 and 1889 models. To get a price i would refer to a current copy of the blue book of gun values.
Marlin cowboy 357 mag wal 24 1894cowboy buds gun shop. Mossberg 27040 100atr all purpose long action rifle. The marlin is already drilled and tapped on the receiver for a scope, there are lots of excellent mounts and rings sold for it, and lots of excellent scopes to go with it. I dont currently have a 1894 marlin yet, but i have had my eye open for a 1894 in 357mag for some time now. He thinks the carbine is about 15 years old but he is not sure.
Coopers book for reminders to myself that i too am a can do person. The marlin model 1894 is a leveraction repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the marlin firearms company of north haven, connecticut. A buddy stopped by with a rifle he just inherited and was looking for an estimate of value. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. I never shot it at 100yds,but i imagine it would have shot atleast a 2 inch group. A reorganization in 1921 saw the companys name change to the marlin firearms corporation, but, like ballard before it, marlin failed and went into receivership in 1923. Thank you jim, next gun is, my hog gun marlin mod 1894 micro groove barrel. As the stock came out of the case i knew it was something special as a beautiful piece of walnut appeared.
New haven ct usa, april 8, 1888 44w marlin safety model 1894. What is the value of a marlin 1894 cowboy limited that has. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Thank you, next gun is, my hog gun marlin mod 1894 micro. The marlin 1894 s are chambered for a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. Large blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel marked with the twoline addresspatent dates information and 3855 on the top flat and special smokeless steel on the upper left flat. I would like to see someone write a part two book starting where this book leaves off and ends at present day as a lot as happened with the marlin company and the rifles they have produced since this book was written. At its introduction the rifle came with a 24inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of pistol rounds such as. Plain, manufactured in 1903 and authenicated by the cody arms museum. Condition is about 85% all original external, mirror bore, nothing missing or damaged. It was designed utilizing a version of the 1889 action, chambered for the. This model usually featured a matte top barrel surface. I like that his words speak to me as a real human being and not just a book reader.
Marlin 1894 dark, lever action, 38 specail357 magnum, 16. I am talking about pre1898 and slightly thereafter winchester 1886s, 1892s, and 1894 s. Blue book of gun valuesreality vs theory winchester. Shop for marlinglenfield rifles 1894 series parts today with numrich gun parts. John mahlon marlin was born on may 6, 1836 near windsor locks, connecticut. The marlin serial number indicates a marlin model 1894. Only shot 1 deer with it at 60 yds,spined it complete pass thru. Marlin 1894 deluxe marlin 1894css marlin 1894 csbl. Find and shopping results for winchester 1894 blue book value from. Marlin s model 19 slideaction shotgun was an improved version of their model 1898. And, i would, but i dont know what price to put on it.