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Just purchased a nice 94 in 38-40 (BIg Bore Lever ???). I know the revolver loads are in the 1100fps range. Can the 94 be pushed higher, or is it a metallurgy thing. Serial number is 5xx, which falls after 1906 so assume it is smokeless powder friendly. Seems dating after 1906 by serial number is a guessing game.
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To the best of my knowledge the 1894 was never chambered in 38-40. Is it possible you mistyped? Perhaps 32-40 or 38-55. The 1892 was the Winchester platform for the 38-40.
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Marlin model 1894 in 38-40 is a possibility. A model 1892 with a 3 digit serial number would be made in 1892.
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Good point. I didn’t think of the Marlin 1894. And the OP didn’t state the brand.
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Yes, shoulda put that Marlin thing in there. So, is the 1894 MARLIN a strong enough action to push the velocities into the 1500-1600fps range, a bump up to the Colt SAA loads.
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Yes, shoulda put that Marlin thing in there. So, is the 1894 MARLIN a strong enough action to push the velocities into the 1500-1600fps range, a bump up to the Colt SAA loads.
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I had a 38-40 ,1906 Marlin in a 94. My load was 16 gr of 2400, 180 gr cast bullets.Got it out of an old Sharpes manual. John Walsh in Washington state relined it for me ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/EigPuI0.jpg)
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