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sparky0 | 03-19-2009 10:28 AM
Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag I'm having a pre purchase crisis here...help. Anyone have experience with both?? Henry Marlin

ruprick | 03-19-2009 10:36 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Marlin for sure - finest lever action rifle ever made. PERIOD. Why the Cowboy? Try to ge a little shorter, lighter carbine....skip the octogon barrel.....unless you dig cowboy stuff.....

hypervel | 03-19-2009 10:40 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Marlins are common. Parts are available. Not sure about the Henry.

sparky0 | 03-19-2009 10:41 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag what I did like about the cowboy was the smooth action and the weight actually helped keep me steady on target. I'm wondering more about jamming and such. I've heard about quality issues with both. Maybe isolated incidence maybe not.

Desert Fox | 03-19-2009 10:59 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag I can't say enough about the Marlins. They are SWEET. I have had two of the 1895s in 45-70 and they are beasts. My vote goes to the Marlin. Three thumbs up. Why .44 ? Have you ever thought about 45-70 ?:smile:

The Argent Dragon | 03-19-2009 11:06 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag MAR-R-R-R-R-L-L-L-I-I-I-N-N-N-NN .....mmmmmm :s9:

sparky0 | 03-19-2009 11:10 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag I chose the 44 mag because all I needed was a short range round and opted to balance my need for punch on the animal and punch in my shoulder. I spend most of my time in dense forest, so shorter range is fine. The other issue was consistant availability of ammo in my area. 44mag seems to be on the shelves more often than not.

SilverCity | 03-19-2009 11:22 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Marlins been around awhile...I own three, and can't convince myself to sell any of them.

sparky0 | 03-19-2009 11:28 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Thanks for the input people...looks like we have a consensus....Marlin it is.

Doge | 03-19-2009 02:36 PM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Marlin without question (though Henry does make a fine lever gun). Mine is my favorite rifle. Nice choice on the .44 mag. It will be a monster. You Tube
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mtnman | 03-19-2009 08:04 PM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag I say Marlin, but the model 336 in .44 magnum, fine rifle. I have one with a Sauer and Son Single action revolver in .44 magnum to go with it. Ya almost can't get a better rifle for close(100yds or less)work, and the revlover is just FUN to shoot! Get the Marlin.

electric-amish | 03-19-2009 08:13 PM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag 44 Specials are my favoite Cartridge to shoot. I like the softness and the obvious big hole. I would love to have a lever gun that could shoot 44sp or 44 Mag it would be a great short range thumper. They are the easiest to reload IMHO so it would be cheap to keep. Marlin good--Henry unknown to me E-A

Ag_man | 03-19-2009 09:02 PM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag The Henry is a great rifle, with a distinguished history, but why pay for the name? Go Marlin, built like a tank!

sparky0 | 03-20-2009 01:37 PM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Well I guess it doesn't matter which one I want because every retailer in western Canada that I called is saying that orders were put in late last year....all guns have been held at the border for the last two months....no idea when or if they will be released. Not one marlin or henry in stock unless I want to pay $1030 for a Marlin 1894 cowboy (and I only found two of those). The one i want is the regular Marlin 44 mag 1894 ($700). Not one to be found anywhere. Ugh

ImaCannin | 03-21-2009 12:37 AM
Re: Marlin 1894 44 mag or Henry Big Boy 44 mag Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky0 (Post 1634185) what I did like about the cowboy was the smooth action and the weight actually helped keep me steady on target. I'm wondering more about jamming and such. I've heard about quality issues with both. Maybe isolated incidence maybe not.
Havent had any problem with my cowboy action Marlin 357. Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky0 (Post 1636752) Well I guess it doesn't matter which one I want because every retailer in western Canada that I called is saying that orders were put in late last year....all guns have been held at the border for the last two months....no idea when or if they will be released. Not one marlin or henry in stock unless I want to pay $1030 for a Marlin 1894 cowboy (and I only found two of those). The one i want is the regular Marlin 44 mag 1894 ($700). Not one to be found anywhere. Saw one in the store here today, it was 759.00. Ugh

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