Author Topic: Marlin 1894C (Read 1808 times)

REDDR · « **on:** January 23, 2005, 11:21:06 AM »

I am planning on purchasing a Marlin 1894C (.357) with my income tax refund. I called a dealer (Cabela's in Wheeling) and they said they have 1894CS's in .357 but no 1894C's. Marlin does not list a 1894CS on their website. Does anyone know what the difference is?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Bob Reddinger

redd7 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2005, 05:15:20 PM »

The S stands for stainless.
enjoy

REDDR · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2005, 11:22:42 PM »

Thanks redd7!

jason burns · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:18:09 PM »

I am sitting here holding an 1894cs in .357 that is NOT stainless! :eek:
I was doing some research because I am planning on selling the gun to get a handi-rifle and could not find the cs designation. I purchased mine in 00 before moving overseas for several years as a missionary so I have not kept up with what happened with the models. I heard that the S was for "select" but am not sure. However, I can attest that, while all other features seem to match the website description, it is definitely NOT stainless.

redd7 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:28:18 PM »

My apologies if I am wrong. I believed that because the difference between the 1895g and the 1895gs is that the gs is stainless.

Lone Star · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:40:32 PM »

One difference is that the CS has a dovetailed Marble brass bead front sight, not a tapered ramp with hood like the C models have.

jason burns · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2005, 01:01:48 PM »

Mine has a hooded ramp front sight. I believe that it is the octagonal barrel that gets the other sight but do not know for sure.

Lone Star · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:22:09 PM »

Strange. Look here for a 1894CS rifle with the blade front sight.

http://www.again.net/~steve/ipb-marlin-1894cs.html

My 1894CL has the blade front sight and a round 22" barrel.

jason burns · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:29:00 PM »

Stange indeed and I sure cannot argue with the diagram. I do not have a way to post a pic but mine was bought NIB and has the hooded ramp front sight rather than what is shown in the diagram. Go figure??? :?

Kingfish · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2005, 07:40:10 AM »

I was told on another site that the s stood for safety, meaning the cross-bolt safety on my 336cs. I have a 1894s model Marlin in .44 that is blued and have seen the 94's in stainless called 94ss.

Bill

old geezer · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2005, 07:58:50 AM »

On any of the other forums I've read, I believe that the C and CS are the same gun. Just curious, what was Cabelas asking for thier 1894?

Jason, live just down the road a short piece from you, and have been looking for a used 1894 in 357. If interested, fire me an e-mail.

REDDR · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2005, 11:54:20 PM »

Old Geezer:

Cabela's wanted $399, but I ended up ordering one from Gander Mountain for $351 (on sale). They said it would be a week until it comes in.

Take care,
REDDR

old geezer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2005, 09:48:29 AM »

REDDR,

Thanks. $351 is a good price. I've had three different guns shops here quote me from $390 to 399. Just have to make up my mind which one I want to deal with. Hoping to run across a used one, but ain't holding my breath.

Hunter6657 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2005, 02:21:31 PM »

The 1894C and the 1894CS are the same rifle. The S stands for safety.
They do make a stainless 1894SS in 44 magnum. The original 1894 was chambered for 44 magnum, the 1894S model has the safety and the SS model denotes stainless and safety. The 1894C is the .357 chambered gun and the 1894CS--the same with a safety. The 336CS is the 336C with a safety and so on and so forth.
Hope this helps!!

Flash · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2005, 01:53:44 PM »

My blue CS has a ramped and hooded front sight with a safety. The "S" might very well signify safety.

REDDR · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2005, 10:41:51 AM »

My 1894C finally shipped from Gander Mtn's distributor today!! Should get it in a few days. I was beginning to think that there were none in stock or they had forgot to order it.

Anyhow, I guess the first thing I should do is round that snail shaped cam on the lever to prevent the famous "Marlin Jamb" from occurring, right?

Take care,
REDDR

REDDR · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2005, 10:48:47 AM »

Picked up my 1894C today. Really nice wood and handles like a charm. I really like it, can't wait to shoot it! Don't know if it is a problem or not; when you work the action slowly, it locks up about half way. If you push in on the bolt, it will close. It works fine if it is cycled fast. Didn't realize this until I got home! I figure after a good cleaning and having a few rounds put through it, it might smooth out?

Take care,
REDDR

Carwi · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2005, 03:31:32 PM »

Sounds to me it is hanging on the ejection clip as the bolt closes. This will get better as time goes by. The rifle will really smooth up in a short while if you put a lot of rounds through it. Once you get it broke in you'll end up shooting it more than the rest. These are very fine fun rifles to own. I own two with a third in cowboy version on the way! They are my favorites and hunt anything from Squirrels to Deer with them. Good luck with your new rifle!!

REDDR · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2005, 02:21:32 PM »

What a fine little weapon!!!! Put 40 rounds through it and the action smoothed up just like you said it would Carwi! (thanks). I shot it at 50 yards (benched) and can't believe how accurate it is. It's still a little rough when you chamber a round but I imagine that will get better the more I shoot it. Sure pleased with my new Marlin. Anyhow, thanks everyone for the info!!

Take care,
REDDR