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Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:12 pm
by jdwoodbury
Well I went and had a look at the Marlin today side-by-side with the Big Boy Steel. I have to say in my opinion the Henry had it terms of fit, finish and feel...and it's £150 cheaper. I asked about feedback on the new Marlins and there wasn't any, they have 20 in stock and not sold any as yet. Not had an Uberti in my hands yet but right now my money would be on the Henry as I just like having the option of a scope down the line.
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:37 pm
by phaedra1106
I saw the Big Boy Blue Steel when it came out last year and ordered one straight away, picked it up in September (2015) and it's now my go to rifle.
I also have the newer (non-cantilevered scope mounting) version of the Big Boy in the lovely shiny brass finish but I have to say it's the Blue Steel I pick up first when going out to play :)
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:45 pm
by greenshoots
i like the look of their 1860 henry remake
greenshoots
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:25 pm
by Gazoo
There are some beautiful looking guns out there, some of the octagonal barrels and case hardened finishes look great. I have had Rossi, winchester and Marlin U/L rifles, all ok, Rossi really good and at that time was very cheap, but wouldnt have another winchester AE, orrible.
But, it is what you want it for, others have better experience at western comps than me and I respect their opinions but if I was choosing a rifle that would feed me or protect me and had to keep going no matter what, it would be a Marlin every time.
just my humble opinion like.
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:45 pm
by TomH
Sim G wrote:I'm afraid I wouldn't buy a new Marlin today. Supposedly SMK have had a delivery of 50 new .44 Marlins. Seems the street price of these in the Gunshop's is a pound under a grand!
I've never owned a Henry, but shot one on several occasions. If not well practised with a gate loading lever gun then the tube system won't cause you too much trouble. They are very made and finished, but utterly over engineered.
Looking for a new lever gun today and had a £1k to spend, I'd be looking at Uberti without a doubt. Rossi are not to be sniffed at. We have a 10 year old carbine in the club that still sees 2-300 rounds a week go through it. They're tough.
A guy at my club let me have a go with his Uberti 1873 in 357 and I was impressed. Octagonal barrel, beautiful wood, proper case hardening, well made and an action slicker than puppy sh*t on a wet lawn. Although he did admit the action had been slicked. And thats from a recently aquired JM Marlin owner and fan.
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:22 pm
by GeeRam
TomH wrote:
A guy at my club let me have a go with his Uberti 1873 in 357 and I was impressed. Octagonal barrel, beautiful wood, proper case hardening, well made and an action slicker than puppy sh*t on a wet lawn. Although he did admit the action had been slicked. And thats from a recently aquired JM Marlin owner and fan.
About time we had a gratuitous pic then
..... my Uberti '73 Competition in .45LC
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:25 pm
by Sim G
Nice! The favourite Uberti I've owned was the 1873 Special Sporting with a 24inch Octagonal barrel and pistol grip stock. Utterly lovely, but moved on as I couldn't reconcile the .357 calibre. It just didn't "seem right".
All this talk of Uberti may look that I'm not a Marlin fan....
Well, one gratuitous pic deserves another.....
My Marlin collection, but missing the latest two.
And if only Marlin could still be made like this original 1894, with its original finish and dated from 1899....
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:37 pm
by GeeRam
Sim G wrote:Nice! The favourite Uberti I've owned was the 1873 Special Sporting with a 24inch Octagonal barrel and pistol grip stock. Utterly lovely, but moved on as I couldn't reconcile the .357 calibre. It just didn't "seem right".
That's why I went .45LC.
At least its from the right era.
Sim G wrote:
All this talk of Uberti may look that I'm not a Marlin fan....
Well, one gratuitous pic deserves another.....
My Marlin collection, but missing the latest two.
Crikey.....
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:49 pm
by jdwoodbury
Crikey indeed!
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Henry Big Boy
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:39 am
by Countryman
Go to Bisley when the GB Gallery squad are shooting.
Let me know if you find anything but a Marlin and I will buy you a pint.
Buy a Marlin and I suspect after 10 years of shooting it you will want to buy me one back.
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