- got a good price ($650)
- good trigger-- my guess is a crisp 4lb
- action is smooth
- I love the Henry sights with gold front bead and white diamond at base of buckhorn rear right
- nice dark walnut stock like I prefer with blued rifles
LGS threw in an old rifle carrier made right here in Des Moines by Boyt... with leather barrel crown guard, leather strap and sheepskin (or similar) inside
I was looking at a Marlin-45 colt lever gun a few days before you made this post at Sportsmans and studying them on you-tube.While I was there I picked up and looked at a few boxes of 45-colt ammo and one was $39.00 and another was $45.00.I'm sure reloading them the price comes way down to feed them.The videos I was watching seemed to have somewhat mild recoil also.They looked really fun to shoot.This is how I end up wanting and buying new guns.
I have a Marlin in 44 mag like Carver. Love the rifle. I want the Henry in 357. Cheaper ammo and a lot of fun to shoot. I have several 357 handguns to go with it.
This question may already be shot to death but this is a more recent thread so my question:
Found out today Henry is building lever guns in 41Mag, and I am a 41Mag fan. Had my CC in hand, trying to decide if I go to LGS for immediate satisfaction or place an order. Did a quick search on several of my favorite sites for prices and discovered a rare Marllin 1894F (JM stamped) in 41Mag has popped up for sale. It is not close but I am willing to travel or pay shipping. Marlin cost a little more, but not made any longer and side gate load is just nostalgic in my mind. Suffice it to say, I would willingly pay the difference between the guns.
The Marlin could be a hoax ad, the Henry is available from multiple purveyors. Marlin is a 1980's build, the Henry is new, in box with papers and warranty. But 41Mag Marlins just don't show up very often.
Anyone willing to offer opinions to help me decide? Never shot a Marlin or a Henry. Only lever rifle I ever owned or shot was a Winchester 1894 chambered in 30/30 and to my knowledge, Winchester never built a 41. Feel free to correct my knowledge because I shoot left, a top eject would seal the deal.
I've not shot a Henry, old or modern, but I have shot a modern Marlin and they have a very nice action. They don't feel as loose or flimsy as a Winchester 94 action does. But then again, they're not as light (in similar length barrels)
Good luck with your decision! And naturally, pictures when you get what you want.
I'm ready to sell my Marlin for a Henry. Not really happy with the Marlin's fit and finish. Since Remington bought them they seem to just not be what they used to be. I bought an old JM Marlin and it's much nicer than my newer Marlin.
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