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1/18/2026 9:36:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: hkusp][Edited]
I have a Marlin Classic 1894, .357, 18.5" barrel. Would like to get the barrel threaded. Anyone use a specific Gunsmith?
edit: I found this in a thread below:
Louthan Gun Works

Would just be easier to buy a new 1894 Dark Series.
1/19/2026 3:39:28 AM EDT
[#1]
The up side to a new SBL or Dark is you can change caliber to 44 M or 45-70 both are a lot of fun and come threaded. Note the thread pattern is different on each of those.
1/21/2026 6:12:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: hkusp][Edited] [#2]
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Originally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd:
The up side to a new SBL or Dark is you can change caliber to 44 M or 45-70 both are a lot of fun and come threaded. Note the thread pattern is different on each of those.
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I just bought the 1894 SBL, .357. Picking it up in the next couple of days at a local Dealer. This is my 4th Marlin lever action. I have 2 Classic models in .44 Mag and 1 in .357. I'll attach my Rugged Alaskan 360 to the SBL rifle.

1/23/2026 5:44:24 PM EDT
[#3]
Depends on how much you’re willing to pay.  I got my classic for $600 on clearance and I love the wood/blued barrel but even with the $350 I paid Louthan I’m less than a new threaded model.  Although I do love the factory threaded models I own, to me, the classic is beautiful and my favorite.  It was well worth the price for me.  

1/24/2026 2:35:54 PM EDT
[#4]
Capt thanks for showing that. I have been looking to have the same thing done. Now I can see exactly how it would turn out. I’m going to check with one local guy and this picture will help tremendously. If he can’t then I guess it’s off to Louthan.
2/3/2026 9:37:11 PM EDT
[#5]
Shooting .38 Special through a Rugged Alaskan 360, this rifle is super quiet. Might put a Red Dot or Scope on it just during the summer.

3/18/2026 7:14:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JKH62][Edited] [#6]
How old / when did you pick up the Marlin Classic 1894 in 357 ?

They have been coming down a little in price on Gunbroker and like you , I am torn between the two Marlins.
How does the 1894 classic shoot ?
3/18/2026 10:27:50 PM EDT
[#7]
Or get the stamp and chop one down.

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8/31/2026 1:36:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DevilDog0402][Edited] [#8]
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Originally Posted By CaptShiess:
Depends on how much you're willing to pay.  I got my classic for $600 on clearance and I love the wood/blued barrel but even with the $350 I paid Louthan I'm less than a new threaded model.  Although I do love the factory threaded models I own, to me, the classic is beautiful and my favorite.  It was well worth the price for me.  
https://i.postimg.cc/XJHXbTC0/IMG-4628.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/50NjDx61/IMG-4629.jpg
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@CaptShiess  That looks great!  I want to do the same with my 1894 .44, but was worried the barrel might be too thin.  What threads did you have yours done with, 5/8"-24 ?
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