Didnt see a section on this, but trying to educate myself on the better purchase of the two trades I was offered. Basically ive been in the lever action market since I bought some S&W revolvers in 357, 44 and 500, having ultimately wanted one of the newer tactical looking Henry rifles with the threaded barrels, however a trade offer for one of my guns came through with a couple Marlins, which I understand are quite good as well.
The two offers were the Marlin 1895 Trapper in 45-70, and the Marlin 1894 44 Mag with the older JM barrel.
I prefer the look of the 1895 Trapper, but 45-70 isnt cheap to shoot, and ive heard it packs a punch when firing the hotter stuff. I also have 44 mag with my current revolver, so thats why I figured 44 would be more fun, but thats definitely a more classic looking rifle, and larger with the longer barrel.
Thoughts?
The two offers were the Marlin 1895 Trapper in 45-70, and the Marlin 1894 44 Mag with the older JM barrel.
I prefer the look of the 1895 Trapper, but 45-70 isnt cheap to shoot, and ive heard it packs a punch when firing the hotter stuff. I also have 44 mag with my current revolver, so thats why I figured 44 would be more fun, but thats definitely a more classic looking rifle, and larger with the longer barrel.
Thoughts?