I was looking for a Marlin 1894 in .357 to replace the one I let my buddy have about 2 years ago, so I placed an ad at Marlin Forum to trade a JM marked 336 Spikehorn with 16” barrel from the 1990’s. Guys are actively looking for that gun so I thought it was a fair offer for a pretty rare gun. Well they pretty much called me crazy and stated no one would ever trade me a 1894 for any 336 no matter the condition. Behind the scenes I had several people contact me wanting to buy it outright though..

Well today my buddy called and asked me if I wanted my 1894 back since he can’t find any ammo and does not reload. I said hell yea and asked for a price. He said the same price you gave it to me for…..$600. Sold.

I originally purchased this several years ago from an older gentleman who hunted ALOT with it. The bluing is worn and it has scratches but shoots lights out. I consider it character marks and love the patina on the 41 year old carbine. For $600, you cannot go wrong and I still have my pretty rare Spikehorn.

That's a beauty, and don't let her go again.

Beautiful gun :)

I've got a dozen or so leverguns. The Remlin 1894c from 2018 is my favorite one. I wouldn't trade it for any other 1894c, JM marked or not. I've seen some real dudes from Remlin but this one is second to none.

Can't wait to see what Ruger does.

You are a lucky man. I made a deal like that years ago for a Ruger Security Six .357 mag pistol. A buddy of mine finally talked me into selling it to him on the condition that when he got tired of it he would sell it back to me at the same price. His wife could outshoot both of us with it. Of course, he got a divorce and his wife got custody of the gun.

I second that!  Very nice!  Glad you got it back.

Good score!! Now how about a pic of the Spikehorn you were about to sacrifice.

Here ya go.

Mind sharing the model scope you have on that 336?  Looks like a Leupold of some sort.  Thanks!

Third, "Aye".  Motion carried!  Glad you got her back!