What model '94 Marlin do I have here?

Batman1939 · Post by **Batman1939** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:00 pm

Hi Levergunners- This 44-40 has an 18" barrel, forearm with nosepiece, and full length magazine tube. It is serial # 3042**. On the Marlin Collectors site I've seen "baby carbines" with either barrel bands or MM93 had one (takedown model) with a forearm nosepiece. I'm wondering if my rifle is in an "original" configuration or if someone has shortened the barrel. They have clearly sanded and revarnished the wood.

This is my first post on this site and I've had some problems getting more than one picture to accompany this question. I can provide more later. By the way, the gun shoots very well!

Thanks for your help and I've enjoyed "attending" the forum.

lever-4-life · Post by **lever-4-life** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:23 pm

To me it looks like a cut-down rifle. The forearm cap and crescent buttplate are features of the rifles.

The carbines have saddle rings, barrel rings, and flat plates.

The baby carbines you mentioned have 18'' barrels and half mag tubes.

Hope this helped.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:09 pm

Could it be a "short rifle"? I'm just asking because I don't know. Marlinman93 might tell us eventually.

Joe

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:19 pm

Uh... a Marlin 1894? No clue! Just thought I'd say something besides: Welcome to the Forum! MM93'll know!

old goat · Post by **old goat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:04 am

...That is not a cresent butt plate, but I think it should be. That's an "S" or carbine butt plate. The butt stock wood doesn't match the fore end wood IMO. Looks as if the butt stock has been changed. However, someone who knows more than me will have to answer your question.

...old goat

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:56 am

I can't really tell from the picture. You better send it to me for a closer examination. I will return it in 5 or 6 years, promise!

Welcome to the forum. Marlinman will have an answer for you.

old goat · Post by **old goat** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:27 am

...Giving this a bump, in hopes Marlinman93 will give more info.

...old goat

jorgy · Post by **jorgy** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:08 am

I would check to see if the gun's serial number lettered according to its
configuration. If the serial is below 355xxx you can check on it. Factory
records were kept until 1906. If you are a member of the Marlin Firearms
Collectors butt'n you can call & get phone verification of your serial number. If not email me the serial number & I can check it for you.
I have seen 1894 rifles like this before & it could be correct.
Another way to check is drive out the front sight from the dovetail.
If the metal underneath is shiny that is a good indication it has been
shortened. If the the dovetail is blued then that is correct for the gun.
keith@rea-alp.com.

cowboykell · Post by **cowboykell** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:01 am

Jorgy has one of the best collections of "original" Marlins. He can spot a phony or redone half way across the gun show. Any questions on original Marlins, he's your man.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:22 pm

I'm not a historian but I think a photo of the right side of the action, and if possible top and bottom of receiver might help more - to show screw positions and so on. Somebody here will probably know exactly what it is.

jorgy · Post by **jorgy** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:19 am

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Here is a pic of the Marlin 1893 with the short forearm in my collection.
It measures 6 3/4 " in length wood to wood. If you go to you Brophy
book on Marlin firearms on pgs 573 574 & 575 the author discusses
the special lightweights on models 1893 & 1895. I hope this helps clear up
the confusion.