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Marlin Barrel Change
« on: October 09, 2009, 02:14:18 PM »
Howdy! I have a 1894 Marlin in .44 mag. I have been considering changing the barrel and converting it to .45 colt. Other than the barrel, what else would need to be changed? Will the 44 carrier and bolt work?
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Re: Marlin Barrel Change
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 02:35:13 PM »
I believe the Marlin M1894 breech blocks are stamped 44/45, meaning they are compatible with both .44 Magnum and .45 Colt cartridges.

The existing cartridge carrier should work for both cartridges.  Have you considered having your .44 barrel re-bored and re-rifled to .45 Colt?  It may be easier and cheaper than trying to find a .45 Colt barrel and having it fitted.
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Re: Marlin Barrel Change
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2009, 01:20:43 PM »
Check Numrich for barrels. Can be really cheap.
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Re: Marlin Barrel Change
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2009, 03:41:04 AM »
Thanks for the information. I have found a barrel at Numrich and may give it a try.
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