Model 94 trapper 30-30

farmerjohn · 10-17-2005, 15:41

Hi guys
I'm looking for a good light, handy lever
is this a goodin'
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...170083%3A418415

thanks

farmerjohn

sticks · 10-17-2005, 17:29

Look here:

http://www.perfectunion.com/forums/index.p...topic=11611&hl=

rugmar · 10-18-2005, 16:53

That's a goodun but this is a betterun!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...duct_id=3138476

farmerjohn · 10-18-2005, 18:20

i'm intrested in the 44 mag or 357.
i'm pretty sure thats a 45-70
does marlin make a gun this compact in 44mag or 357

rugmar · 10-18-2005, 20:25

No sir - the link I showed you was the Model 336SS in 30-30 with a 20 inch barrel.

Marlin does not have a 16 in. barreled model like the Winchester Trapper. The closest thing would be the 1894C in .357 with an 18.5 inch barrel. Their models 1894 and 1894SS are chambered in .44 mag and have 20 inch barrels. This extra barrel length buys you an extra round in the slightly longer tube magazine.

Hope this helps.

For a picture of the model 1894SS check this thread.
http://www.perfectunion.com/forums/index.p...showtopic=16764

farmerjohn · 10-19-2005, 13:02

oh wow, nice gun rugmar
thanks alot, i'll look it to those marlins

thanks

farmerjohn

MIK911 · 10-23-2005, 07:21

actually, if u wanted a 30-30 thats similar to the trapper, marlin makes the 336 youth model that has 16.5 barrel so thats probably closer than the 1894 model,
and in my opinion, marlins are better than winchesters
-mik

marlin 336 youth

rugmar · 10-23-2005, 10:14

MIK911 is absolutely correct. I was not aware of that. So there you go, if you want 30-30 go with the 336Y and if you want .357 or .44, go with a 1894.

farmerjohn · 10-23-2005, 10:40

alrighty

thanks

farmerjohn

MIK911 · 10-24-2005, 14:33

no problem, i have a marlin 336 but not in the youth model, i love it, its very accurate and yet still compact and versatile, its a great gun
-Mik

Beartracker · 10-30-2007, 16:08

It's kind of funny how over the years it still holds true that when someone starts talking about there Winchester 94 30-30 someone just has to pop in and tell everyone that his Marlin is better

Even if it isn't true and it's just a matter of preference. A winchester can be made to operate like it's the smoothest lever gun on the planet with about 45 minutes stoning work.
The Marlin is heavy and clunky in the saddle or on the back. The Marlin looks better with a scope but that's alright, no scope needed on a Winchester

Mike

faawrenchbndr · 10-30-2007, 16:54

Originally Posted by Beartracker

... A Winchester can be made to operate like it's the smoothest lever gun on the planet with about 45 minutes stoning work..... no scope needed on a Winchester

Mike

Would you care to pm me or simply post information on this? My .30-30 could use some help.

Thanks

Beartracker · 10-30-2007, 17:44

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

Would you care to pm me or simply post information on this? My .30-30 could use some help.

Thanks

Sent you this link but will post it here anyway and as stated I will find you one that goes even further in smoothing the action. Hope I can find it as these explain it better than I can. Mike
http://www.time-slice.com/mohave.gam...nchester94.htm

Here is another that is real handy and a good one to save:
http://www.castbullet.com/misc/tdown.htm

Here is another:
http://www.hobbygunsmith.com/Archive.../Interview.htm

Here is another:
http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=38

Beartracker · 10-30-2007, 18:13

I'm sure by now you get the idea and please believe me when I say it looks more complicated than it really is. It really takes me less than 5 minutes to strip it down but the first time may take you 10-15. Once it's down just smooth every edge you can feel. Take your time and use a very light file where needed and finish up with 600 paper. Take 4 curls off the springs as suggested in the articles. It makes life much easier and smoother when loading and cocking the hammer.
Some guys have guts enough to take apart the bolt and smooth it up too but not me! I'll leave that to the experts.

Hope this helps, Mike

Travis Morgan · 11-19-2007, 21:23

Originally Posted by farmerjohn

i'm intrested in the 44 mag or 357.
i'm pretty sure thats a 45-70
does marlin make a gun this compact in 44mag or 357

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...94_45Colt.aspx

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firear...fire/1894.aspx

Although I hate Marlins, I don't deny that they're a good, solid gun. Plus, their use in Cowboy shooting competitions has fostered the growth of a pretty good size industry manufacturing parts and modifications for them. You can get them short stroked, accurised, and otherwise pimped out for a relatively low price.