Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy.

How much did it cost if you don't mind my asking? I'm looking for one of the carbines in 45 Colt with the loading gate, I have found one place with these in stock but they want $1475, curious if that is the going rate or a bit high?
 
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That's right around what I paid. I know I over paid by about $100, probably more if stock levels ever come back to earth. There have been a few rifles I have been hunting for months that are next to impossible to find so I jumped on it. I don't mind so much as I think it will hold value and eventually be passed down to future grandson :)
 
While my Marlin isn't a 44, it is a 41 Rem Mag, and I like it a lot.
Never owned a Henry, but have been impressed with how slick the Henry actions are. Have just stuck to Marlins and Winchesters for most of my lever actions cause that is what my Dad and Grandpa had. (Although I admit that I really like my BLR too! - just not available in a pistol cartridge)
 
Ultimately I decided that because this is going to be a woods/hiking gun, I went with a Rossi R92 in 45 Colt because it's way lighter than the Henry and it will get some wear so I'd rather mar the Rossi than a nice Henry. Being only 2/3 the price didn't hurt either, hopefully will arrive next week some time. I've already started loading up rounds for it.
 
Good move to the Rossi 92. I've had a few of 'em over the years and they be good shootin' rifles when tweeked a tad. The one I kept is my Ranch Hand unit in .45 Colt that I'll keep till I tip over.
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That's awesome, the full stock really changes the utility of those ranch hand/mares leg units. Might have to look for one of those as well down the road. What kind of sight is that on the reciver of yours? Did you have to drill the receiver to mount it?
 
My Henry eats Buffalo Bore with ME north of 3600 ft lbs. I hardly doubt 22 repeater technology is at play. A very very robust design, and a super rigid receiver, especially without the side gate. The only weak link is my shoulder! I consider Henry to be one of the best utility hunting levers out there.
 
Brutus said:
At the very least go with a Rossi. Myself I don't trust a rifle manufacturer that used .22 repeater technology as it's blueprint for centerfire cartridges.
Not a great legacy IMO.
The Brazilians knew better.
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They started making centerfire rifles in 1860.
 
Iron Sighted said:
That's awesome, the full stock really changes the utility of those ranch hand/mares leg units. Might have to look for one of those as well down the road. What kind of sight is that on the reciver of yours? Did you have to drill the receiver to mount it?
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The rear sight is an XS unit and yes, I drilled & tapped 'er (6-48) using me mate's milling machine. The buttstock is from PGW and the buttplate I formed from 1/8" brass flat bar. This sight setup gives me the same sight radius as a standard 20" barreled carbine with the issue barrel mounted rear sight. The wee beasty shoots tight & be fast on target for me.
;)
 
SHELL SHUCKER said:
The rear sight is an XS unit and yes, I drilled & tapped 'er (6-48) using me mate's milling machine. The buttstock is from PGW and the buttplate I formed from 1/8" brass flat bar. This sight setup gives me the same sight radius as a standard 20" barreled carbine with the issue barrel mounted rear sight. The wee beasty shoots tight & be fast on target for me.
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That was the only complaint I had regarding my ranch hand, sight radius. I ended up selling it(regret) and bought a 20" bbl model, much better in the accuracy department. I should have gone with a receiver peep like you did.... That little 44 mag was just so handy...
 
I emailed Henry and asked them if I can find spare parts (ejector, extractor and firing pin) in Canada for my Henry and they will send me the parts free of charge!!! Directly from USA.
 
Buster95 said:
I emailed Henry and asked them if I can find spare parts (ejector, extractor and firing pin) in Canada for my Henry and they will send me the parts free of charge!!! Directly from USA.
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I’ve had both guns and yes their customer service is excellent. I broke two mag tubes in the 44 mag bronze big boy and they shipped replacements right away.

It was a very heavy and pretty gun. Sold it and got a marlin 1894 CBC which is much lighter, although not as well made as the Henry, it is much more functional.
 
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