Marlin 1894 25-20

[zoli 16ga.]

Hey all, was gifted a Marlin 1894 (made in 1906) lever action in 25-20.
Not sure if I should keep it, or if ammo is readily available.

Any opinions?

[js4fn]

Rusty wood trading post has it 50 rd 86gr jacketed softpoint $109

[zoli 16ga.]

Thanks.
I already have a .22 long riffle, would this add anymore ummph?
Only would use it for vermin etc.

[oaknut]

Thanks.
I already have a .22 long riffle, would this add anymore ummph?
Only would use it for vermin etc.

About 5 times the energy of a 22Lr.



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[Kilo Charlie]

The .25-20 is a fun round to shoot. Ammo is a bit scarce but can be had.
The thread title contains a typo, by the way. The 1893 was made in .25-36 Marlin, not .25-20.

It's a great small game cartridge and a great plinker with lead bullets. My grandfather figured it was the best deer rifle going, but he shot his last deer about 1940 and never shot a deer past 25 yards. I wouldn't try it past that distance, lol!

My uncle in Kenora had a REALLY nice Winchester 92 in .25-20 that I greatly coveted, and which he promised to leave me in his will, but then he got forgetful and sold it. I'd still love to have that rifle, just because.

[zoli 16ga.]

It is a model 1894, as stamped on the action metal at the grip, where the tang sight would go. I tried to edit the title, but to no avail. As per other forum info, I'll put it up for sale as I have no need to pay $2 a round, or start reloading brass. I'll stick with my .22 LR for pest control.
Thanks for all your thoughts nonetheless.

[boogaloo]

The 25-20 was a great barn yard round.

[Badenoch]

It is a model 1894, as stamped on the action metal at the grip, where the tang sight would go. I tried to edit the title, but to no avail. As per other forum info, I'll put it up for sale as I have no need to pay $2 a round, or start reloading brass. I'll stick with my .22 LR for pest control.
Thanks for all your thoughts nonetheless.

It's the right decision but as it was a gift is there a chance the previous owner or his family if it was part of an estate being offended if you sell the rifle?

[zoli 16ga.]

No, not at all. They have no attachment to the firearm, have a PAL or shoot.

[Badenoch]

No, not at all. They have no attachment to the firearm, have a PAL or shoot.

That's good. I've been in situations where an item was gifted and it came with strings attached. A Marlin of that era in that caliber should be a desirable item for someone.