Finally found a nice Marlin JM stamp 357 carbine for 400 bucks..only been looking for 10 years...this thing looks to be shot verry little but has some small dings and scratches nothing terrible..nice wood too...

Lucky you

I've had the dream of finding a used one in good condition to go with my Ruger GP100. Maybe even find a load that shoots decent out of both.

The Marlin 357 is a fine little rifle.

Some fox in this area have learned to hate 'em !!




My '94 trapper shoots well too...

The Marlin 1894 is .357 is hoot to shoot and how ever you acquired the rifle...you stole it for $400.00. $700.00 seems to be the average going price for a .357 in 90% plus condition.

Doc

Agreed.

My brother found one for 475 a few years ago I advised him to buy it or I would...he did..we have had a lot of fun with it..yes the norm seems to be 750 at the shows. And I think they are getting it...this came from a large gun store.. Not like they didn't know what it was worth but I'll bet it was over book value...

As a follow up I shoot the Hornady 180 gr XTP with 14.8 grains of Hodgdon Lil'gun as a hunting load. I shoot one large doe with this load and she went just 20 yards.

My range/fun load in a Dardas 180 gr .360 diameter (required for the Marlin .357) with 6.7 grs of Hodgdon Long shot. Very accurate load and the Dardas bullet is now feeding fine. I had to replace a almost new ejector for reliable feeding. My favorite lead bullet is the Ranch Dog 180 gr sized .360 with gas check...best bullet for the little Marlin carbine. I wish there was a commercial source for this bullets as I don't cast lead as I don't need another hobby.

Once the snow clears I have a defense load to test using the Remington .357 158 gr Hollow point again using Hodgdon Longshot powder. Velocity should be under 1,300 feet per second which should be fine coming out of a .357 rifle barrel. The Marlin 18 1/2 inch barrel will add from 200 to 250 FPS to most handgun loads.

Doc