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WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/21/23 08:45 PM
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Ktexas14
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I live in DFW, wanting to buy a lever action .357. Open to brands but hoping to find a winchester 1894.
My dad left me a ruger blackhawk- I have always wanted matching revolver and rifle in the same caliber and he decided the caliber.
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/21/23 11:26 PM
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Might post in the guns for sale section Might have better luck
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 12:19 AM
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 12:59 AM
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Ruger is making a Marlin 1894 in 357 mag. That would be an awesome combo. Palmetto State had then in stock a couple of weeks ago but they appear to be sold out now.
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 11:00 AM
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Unless you want a Winchester 94 just because it is a Winchester 94, a good Marlin is a much smoother and better shooting in my opinion. I hear the Ruger Marlins are good. Previous to that look for an older "JM" Marlin (pre Remington).
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 11:42 AM
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1892 is a much better design, lighter, and stronger than an 1894.
I have an 1892 in .357 I would consider selling but it would have to be a package with my Blackhawk and all the reloading items.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 01:36 PM
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Unless you want a Winchester 94 just because it is a Winchester 94, a good Marlin is a much smoother and better shooting in my opinion. I hear the Ruger Marlins are good. Previous to that look for an older "JM" Marlin (pre Remington). This!
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 01:48 PM
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I saw the marlin and definitely considering that. New ones good to go? do they have a good finish?
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Re: WTB .357 Lever Rifle
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12/22/23 02:41 PM
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I have seen and handled 2 of the new Ruger Marlins, a 44 mag and a 30-30. Both were exceptional in fit and finish, just beautiful, IMHO. Haven't seen one in .357 yet but they are out there.
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