The first 2 numbers in your serial number indicate that your Marlin model 1894C was made in the year 1998.
2009
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There were 18 different models of the model 1894 marlin rifle.These include the model 1894,1894S,1894C carbine,1894 sporter,1894 carbine CP.1894 CL,1894P,1894FG,1894PG,1894SBL,1894SS,1894CSS,1894 cowboy,1894cowboy competition,1894 century limited,1894 octagon.
According to the No. 96 2005 Edition of the "Shooter's Bible" new value for the blued 1894C is $567.00. Hope this helps.
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IF IT HAS A SERIAL NUMBER YOU SHOULD FIND IT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RECEIVER, UNDER THE FINGER LEVER, AROUND THE TANG AREA. COULD BE IN ONE OF A FEW DIFFERENT AREAS, BUT ALWAYS ON THE RECEIVER. OLDER MODELS MAY NOT HAVE IT. IF IT HAS A SERIAL NUMBER YOU SHOULD FIND IT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RECEIVER, UNDER THE FINGER LEVER, AROUND THE TANG AREA. COULD BE IN ONE OF A FEW DIFFERENT AREAS, BUT ALWAYS ON THE RECEIVER. OLDER MODELS MAY NOT HAVE IT.
As I read the book, the 1894 should be able to handle either of these cartridges. I'd have a good gunsmith check it over to see if there is something worn in the ejector mechanism. Sometimes a particular rifle just doesn't like certain brands of ammunition, so you might want to try a box made by a different manufacturer.
hi i also had the same problem with my Marlin Mod.1894C 357 mag., I had taken it to a Gun Smith for cleaning, after taking to the range later it began to hang up, the problem was it needed a heavier lubricant, i found this out after ai sold it. AnswerThis is not a very explicit question. However, if there is a feeding problem from the magazine to the chamber, you should be able to see that the round is jammed up if the action won't close. If that's the case, take it to a gunsmith. And be careful, I don't want to read about you in the paper. If that doesn't help, post a more specific question. AnswerOn most Marlin levers, if you have a problem with more than one round in the mag tube causing the action to jam, you have a problem with the loading gate. This can be caused by something as simple as the loading gate screw being loose, or a well worn loading gate. The bac side of the loading gate has a protrusion which acts as a cartridge stop, to keep a second round from following the first round into the receiver. If the stop gets worn, or the gate is loose, it doesn't work. AnswerI am in the middle of fixing this same problem myself. the original cause of this problem for me was a loose screw, on the left side of the rifle, at about the same level as the magazine tube. that screw holds a spacer and what is called the cartridge cutoff. for more info on this, go to www.marlinfirearms.com, and find a instruction manual and maintaining your rifle. Me, i am ordering a new screw, cartridge cutoff, and the spacer. the screw and cartridge cutoff are parts 9, and 10 in the diagram. the spacer does not seem to be listed....