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Marlin .357 1894 carbine question

rummy
Does anyone know the difference between the Marlin .357 mag 1894C and the 1894? Cant get a straight answer from the auctions I've asked. Thanx.
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  • perry shooter
    My 94 C has checkering on pistol,grip,and fore-arm. I dont know if 1894 does.
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  • ginmaster
    I had to go look. My Marlin is a 1894 and has no checkering. Hope this helps.
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  • 45er
    Howdy runny,

    The main internal difference is the newer "C" model has the crossbolt safety.

    Also, the older, straight forward non-checkered plain-jane .357/.38 '94 used Marlin's Micro-groove barrel, while the fancier-looking newer "C" uses Ballard rifling.

    Oh, and the "C", from the Marlin catelog, shows it has sling swivel studs, non-"C" did not.

    EDIT: Non-"C" out of production, but don't know when it stopped? oops, my mistake-- it is still being made, as just looked more closly in their catelog.

    http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/1894centerfire/1894c.asp
    http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/Cowboy/1894_45Colt.asp (It says .45Colt, but inside states comes also in .357 & .44mag)

    Anyways, the older/newer comparisions are accurate.
    Either way, great handling little rifle.
    45er
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  • Zinderbloc
    My "pre-C" Marlin .357 has a gold trigger and no checkering. 1980, I think.
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  • rummy
    LOL!-thats Rummy, not Runny! Thanx all for the info.
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  • Junkballer
    My 1894 C has a blued trigger, no checkering, plain front sight(no ramp or hooded), round barrel, no sling studs, and was made in 1981. Super nice shooter !
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