This PIC makes it look like a round barrel

Ernest, yes this model has the round barrel. The 1894 Cowboy model 70444 has the octagon barrel. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/19519/marlin+1894cb45+45+lc+cowby+20+walnut .....Have a great day!

its a round barrel however this gun is out of production and since Marlin was sold to Ruger they are moving production and Ruger has not released a line up of models yet It is unknow what if any 45 lc guns they will make

Ernest, this UPC code is a Round Barrel Sir. -((Features and Specifications)): - Marlin Model 1894 Rifle - Caliber: .45 Long Colt - Capacity: 10-Round Magazine - Magazine Type: Tubular - Action: Lever-Action Repeater - Barrel: 20" Round - Rifling: 1:38", Deep-Cut Ballard Style - Sights: Semi Buck-Horn Folding Rear Sight / WideScan Sight Hood Front Sight - Stock: Checkered American Black Walnut Wood With Rubber Buttpad - Receiver: Solid Top Receiver Tapped For Scope Mount - Safety: Hammer Block - Includes Swivel Studs - Overall Length: 37.5" - Weight: 6 lbs - Finish: Blued (Metal) / Mar-Shield (Walnut).

With deep cut Ballard rifling what kind of bullet would be the most accurate? I reload 45 colt and typically use a hard cast lead 200 grain RNFP. I also use a 240 grain XTP bullet. Which would work best. I was told the Ballard rifling works best with lead bullets but I need conformation. Thanks.

it will work great with lead bullets the 200 grains SHOULD be best but you never know what a certain gun will like so try both

Charles, the Ballard rifling working best with Lead Bullets is correct. Your Hard Cast lead 200 grain RNFP loads will work best accuracy wise. The 240 grain XTP bullet will have decent accuracy as well so try both. Cheers and stay safe!

Since it is 45 LC I’m serious as to what’s the rifling consist of?

IT HAS DEEP CUT BALLARD RIFLING. IT USES 6 GROOVES. IT HAS 1:38 TWIST YALL. MUCH LOVE FROM TEXAS.

Myron, this rifle has a 20 Inch Barrel with 1:38" Twist, Deep-Cut Ballard Style Rifling Sir.

Is it possible to change out the straight stock to a pistol grip stock. I possible I think you would need to replace the lever to match the stock.

James, no Sir. The "Pistol Grip would have to be so far back to clear the lever it would be impractical.

James - Do I read this correctly - you want to put a pistol grip stock on a lever action rifle? You are kidding, right? :-)

If you wanted to put a monte carlo stock on it, you would need to make sure it accomodated the lever.

Anything is possible if you’ve got the $. However I’ve never seen a leveler action with a pistol grip, due to the lever itself.

Can you mount a scope to it?

yes it is drilled and tapped for a scope mount see*****Brand: Marlin Model: Model 1894 Cowboy Type: Rifle: Lever Action Caliber: 45LC Finish: Blue Action: Lever Action Stock: American Black Walnut, Straight Grip, Non-Chkrd Sight: FT: Marble Carbine RR: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Barrel Length: 20 Overall Length: 37.5 Weight: 6.5 lbs Capacity: 10+1 Tubular Magazine Safety: Hammer Block Safety *********** Receiver: Blue, Drilled and Tapped Butt Plate: Hard Rubber Butt Plate

It is drilled and tapped, but don't count on the holes lining up with your mounting rail. Marlin is still having QC issues.

yes it is drilled and tapped for a scope mount see*****Brand: Marlin Model: Model 1894 Cowboy Type: Rifle: Lever Action Caliber: 45LC Finish: Blue Action: Lever Action Stock: American Black Walnut, Straight Grip, Non-Chkrd Sight: FT: Marble Carbine RR: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Barrel Length: 20 Overall Length: 37.5 Weight: 6.5 lbs Capacity: 10+1 Tubular Magazine Safety: Hammer Block Safety *********** Receiver: Blue, Drilled and Tapped Butt Plate: Hard Rubber Butt Plate

Yes it’s drilled and tapped for scopes

Don, yes, this rifle is factory "Drilled and Tapped" for scope/optics mounting.

Hi Don, Yes it is drilled and tapped for a scope mount SPECS-- Model 1894 Cowboy Type: Rifle: Lever Action Caliber: 45LC Finish: Blue Action: Lever Action Stock: American Black Walnut, Straight Grip, Non-Chkrd Sight: FT: Marble Carbine RR: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Barrel Length: 20 Overall Length: 37.5 Weight: 6.5 lbs Capacity: 10+1 Tubular Magazine Safety: Hammer Block Safety Receiver: Blue, >>>>>>>> Drilled and Tapped Butt Plate: Hard Rubber Butt Plate

My experience with 45 lc guns is none,i have several44 mags and honestly not impressed with its performance I think its a over rated cartridge.but the 45 lc is a power house will this marlin handle heavy loads like buffalo bore or even top end handloads?? My top range will be 100 yards can this rifle produce decent hunting groups? Any help is appreciated,I have Marlins in every caliber but the 45 lc up until a auto accident I used my 1895G and my 35 remington but recoil hurts a bit more

Hi Pat, Yes it will handle heavy loads just fine. Even hand loads. Here's the recommended ammo for it --https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/24238#guaranteed_compatability

Yes Pat. just look at the "Reviews" on this very rifle. Actual buyers/shooters are shooting "Full Power" load without any issues and reporting excellent accuracy.

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Marlin 1894 .45 LC 10+1 20 Walnut - 20" Barrel, 10 Rounds, Wood, Walnut Stock

Name: Marlin 1894 .45 LC 10+1 20 Walnut
Brand: Marlin Firearms
SKU: 24238
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.70 (47 reviews)

47 Reviews| 6 Questions & Answers

Model: 70445

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 24238

UPC: 026495704452

MFG: Marlin Firearms

Questions & Answers (6) Reviews 4.7 out of 5

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Specifications and Features
Marlin 70445
.45 Long Colt
Lever action repeater
20" barrel
Deep cut Ballard-type rifling
10 rounds capacity
Tubular magazine
Adjustable semi-buckhorn sights
Checkered walnut stock and forend
Overall length 37.5"
Weight 6 lbs
Blued

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45 Long Colt

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Capacity

Stock Material

Wood

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Walnut

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Caliber

257 Roberts

Barrel Length

10.5

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Muddy Girl

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Ric D on 08/29/2023

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

worth twice what I paid at Bud’s

Lawrence W on 03/30/2022

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars!

I was a little disappointed with the fit and finish.I had to loosen the stock screw to refit the stock tang and the forearm cap screws were loose. I would probably purchase another one but would return it if it had any issues

Thomas H on 12/18/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

A great rifle & use for my cowboy action shooting. A was fortunate to get a great looking stock. Love this rifle and has provided many hours of enjoyment! Recommend this rifle & Buds great service!

Trevor G on 11/07/2020

Rating: 3 of 5 Stars!

I had a love hate relationship with this gun when I first received it. The fit and finish was as expected however the gun would not cycle ammunition reliably. I tried multiple brands of ammo to no avail so I contacted Marlin, which was a bit frustrating, and then sent the weapon off for repair. This was the first gun I ever had to send off to the factory for work so that was a new experience and not in a good way. The weapon came back and was still having issues until one day it just randomly stopped jamming. I estimated it was after 300 total rounds. Maybe it was a break in period or maybe I got a lemon. Either way, now the rifle cycles fine and I love shooting it. Very accurate and beautiful to look at.

Eric J on 06/09/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Marlin did a fine job with this rifle. Fit and finish are excellent, the action is smooth as silk. Comes to the shoulder like second nature and sights are easy to acquire. Nice firearm!

Kayla H on 04/27/2020

Rating: 1 of 5 Stars!

The rifle came without a front sight insert and the screw for the front mount was stripped. There was also scratches on the loading gate and the fit of the stock was poor. The rubber pad on the butt also feels cheap and foamy. I bought this rifle hoping that Marlin's quality had returned, but I was pretty dissatisfied given the price point. Should have bought a Henry or a Rossi.

Carl T on 12/06/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

This is a beautiful Rifle, it arrived as expected, in the factory box without any problems. The walnut stock on this rifle is just outstanding, coupled with the deep bluing, make this rifle look like a firearm that would cost much more money.
I'm extremely pleased with this, and all the other transactions that I've made with Bud's and look forward to making many more purchases from Bud's.
Carl

Daniel B on 03/16/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Received my new Marlin 1894 chambered in 45 Colt from Buds and as usual, the service from Buds was first rate and my rifle arrived at mu FFL dealer in short order. As to the rifle itself, I think all of the worries about the new "REMLIN" rifles have pretty much been put to rest. The quality on my rifle is very good, maybe not completely to the point of the old "JM" Marlins, but certainly not bad at all. Fit and finish on my rifle is very good and the action is very smooth. The only thing I have done to this rifle was (as I have done with all of my lever guns) install a "Skinner" peep sight (highly recommended). On the range I loaded up some 255 grain "Keith"style bullets on top of 8.7 grains of CFE Pistol powder (didn't have any Unique on hand) and I was pleasantly surprised with the accuracy i got at 50 yards....just one big ragged hole. The rifle handles very well and is a dream to shoot.....not to mention just plain "FUN". So if your in the market for a pistol caliber lever gun, go right ahead and "pull the trigger" on one of these fine rifles, I don't think you will be disappointed at all.

Robert H on 03/08/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Read the reviews posted over the past several months and made a decision to risk an order for a Marlin 1894 in 45LC. After researching in depth, Buds was found to have the best price available, even beating out my gun club, which usually wins hands down on firearms, ammo and reloading supplies. Received the call today and drove down to the club to view my "Remlin". First thing, is wood to metal fit is perfect. Bluing is dark, but shows light spots along the top of the barrel, hard to see unless your looking for it. I loaded 10 rounds of unprimed ammo using round nose, flat nose jacketed, and round nose lead in various lengths from 1.55 to 1.6 and all fed flawlessly. The checkering is pressed which I don't like, and I knew that at the time I ordered it, but I was planning on swapping out the wood from an older 44 marlin...but I tell you, after seeing the wood, I couldn't bring myself to do it, the wood is beautiful, both the stock and forearm looks of class 1 wood, something you would have to pay much more for on a expensive shotgun. Our club holds a FFL and sell through our dealer or locations online. When members came in I couldn't recommend a Marlin because of the quality control issues. You always hear "Well the guy at the gunshop said...." I never wanted to be that "guy", but offered alot of friendly advice. Looks like I have proof to show instead of advice now! Great Job Marlin, welcome back!

Anthony M on 02/27/2019

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars!

Have yet to shoot the Marlin 94 in 45 Colt, looks solid, matt finish on wood, machine marks on receiver, could be polished better. Action is tight, shoulkd work out fine, loads and unloads dummy ammo well. Othr than the machining marks nice looking firearm that shoul shoot well. I am installing an express Ghost ring, scout scope rail and express front sight to hel my older eyes. Plan to use a Leupold Freedom scout scope or a vortes Cross fire Scout scope. I will see which one balances better on the rifle to determine final choice. The other will go on my Model 64 1941 32 special. So far so good, will update after shooting range and set up complete. Bud's service was good as usual.

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