Place your order.
Wait 1 1/2 years.
It will probably appear like the 32 H&R's did.
I'd like the 1894 CL too. I pre-ordered a 32 H&R and finally got it. Nice rifle, but I'm not putting out money again to wait forever. If and when the CL's become available, I'll try to pick one up.
Marlin always seems to take forever in getting new models out.