Author Topic: Need Help on 1894C from Big 5 (Read 936 times)

Shuttleman · « **on:** October 03, 2005, 07:22:52 AM »

:shock: I just ordered up a Marlin 1894C from Big 5 Sporting Goods. I noticed that the stock is smooth VS the one in the Marlin catalog. Does anyone know why this isDid Big 5 cheepin the original 1894C so they could sell if for less?

And if they did are there any other parts that have been swapped out?

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Tom

Cottonwood · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2005, 09:08:58 AM »

I doubt very seriously that Big 5 are changing out the stocks and forestocks of the Marlin lever action rifles. Check with Big 5 and find out, maybe it was done by Marlin just for Big 5.

If ya like just call Marlin at the customer service dept, and ask them.

Shuttleman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2005, 03:09:50 AM »

Thats what I did and Marlin said that they do special runs for Big 5 that replaced the stock with Birchwood to reduce the cost.

They also said that is the only substitution, so I am OK with that.
Tom

txray22 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2005, 03:21:51 PM »

I know the Wichita Falls Big 5 has the .357 Marlin at $359. Cheaper stocks? I have been wanting one of those short .357s. I guess I would have to pay over $400 at a gun shop for a standard Marlin.

Plinkomatic · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2006, 11:58:38 AM »

I'm going to get a 1894c at Big 5 today.
$319.
How do you like your stock?