Q) r-. .:: (I) //fin"1t .D Q) 5 ~ U) ~ '5c:: ("00. :: ftI to .0 I CD .CI~ U fa WAIlIl~~lnll a:E '=' C :::J:" Q) s~~ ~ Q:J en...... >15 ~ ns M ,g :.eel)Q) cern rn ~ 5 ~ 0 iJj ~ - z Owner's Manual wU ~..,..,..,..,~o ~ a.. < ~..,..,""> Z~ Qj Q) WARNING: Do not use Blazer "C Q) c 0 brand ammunition in this rifte. The ;:~ (J) ~ () desi9n is not compatible with the 0 Om rn a. Manln feeding system, and may ~ ..r:: '0Q) result in live rounds inadvertently u. u N Alar/Iii ..... (ij~ remaining in the magazine. O.!!? . :J L w£ 0)c ,,2iE Cia.. §. !:: en- >-~ . ~C/)OI~~§ !;i E . 0 UrnQ) <3 _!- glJ:tili u:~~ ~2 rn :Ejii ann~ MODEL 1894 -;.c:: ~o ~ s-g-g-g I-c:::u ;~g.~~~ nI ~ cuCI:EEE i: :; ;fi-gROO;; "w rno. ~ .. ~ if) ~ ~ ,.... ~ ~m a:: ex:a: COWBOY II U~o >, (j)en L() Q) :; C:;(J) C Q) 0 >-S'", S2. rn .,>'T::III)Q) Z ..... -0 rn g ~~ \0- "C Q) 1:) - o::r: iJj ~ ~,~ < ~ m ~="1S ,,<:; LEVER ACTION RIFLE ro ~ ~.=~a."C
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Before You Use This Firearm Minimum overall cartridge length- 1ADO" and hammer for safe operation. In order to Maximum overall cartridge length- 1.590" operate the hammer safely, we recom- It is very important that you read and under- mend that you use the offset hammer spur stand this manual before using your firearm. Use of the Hammer Spur packed with your gun, when using a Warnings should be read and heeded care- .WARNING: Only use the hammer spur scope. A V,6"hexagonal wrench for attach- fully. Also follow "Marlin's Guide to Gun on the gun with which it was packed. It ing the spur is also included. Safety," printed in this manual. will not fasten securely on narrower (v..") For right hand use, position the spur so .WARNING: We specifically disclaim Marlin or Glenfield hammers, or other that it protrudes from the right side of the responsibility for any damage or injury hammers, and could cause a dangerous hammer, slide the spur as far forward on occurring with a Marlin firearm in which situation. the hammer as it will go, and tighten the faulty, non-standard, "remanufactured", or Because of its solid top, side ejecting set screw. For left hand use, mount the handloaded (reloaded) ammunition is used. receiver, your rifle is ideally suited for use spur so that it protrudes from the left side Ammunition Note: The 1894 CBII is with a scope. The receiver is drilled and of the hammer, and tighten set screw. Be designed to handle 357 Magnum factory- tapped for scope mounting. However, sure the set screw tightens into the small loaded ammunition (except wad cutters once mounted, most scope and mount notch on either the right or left side of the and shot shells). It will also function with combinations do not allow sufficient clear- hammer, and check regularly to be sure 38 Special cartridges. ance for your thumb between the eyepiece that it is tight. never rely on the safety to justify care- it is in the FIRE position. If the hammer is less handling. Never use a gun with a pulled all the way back at this point, the safety that does not function properly. rifle will be cocked and ready to fire. 1. How to Operate the Hammer Block Safety The Hammer Block Safety mechanism is a round button located at the rear of the SAFE Position FIREPosition receiver. To put your rifle on SAFE, first
4 How to Unload Put the hammer in the Half Cock position and the hammer block safety button on SAFE. Keeping your fingers away from the trigger, and with the gun pointed in a safe direction, manually eject all cartridges by operating the lever back and forth, until you are sure the chamber and magazine Removing lever screw Unloading are empty (See I). 1. Vertical Correction. To raise the What to do if Rifle Fails to Fire The lever must be completely closed and point of impact, raise the rear sight by then fully opened to insure proper feeding moving the elevator to the rear. To lower 1. Misfire. If you have squeezed the trig- and ejection of all cartridges. Then with the point of impact, lower the rear sight ger and nothing happens, remain in shoot- the lever in the forward position (bolt to the by moving the elevator forward. ing position, pointing the gun in a safe rear), inspect the chamber, carrier and 2. Horizontal Correction. To move the direction. Count to 10, then open the action. magazine carefully to be sure there are no point of impact to the left, tap the rear cartridges left in the gun. 2. Underpowered shot. A "squib", or sight base to the left. To move the point underpowered shot can normally be detect- -WARNING: During the unloading of impact to the right, tap the rear sight ed by the unusually low report it makes. process, be sure the hammer block safe- base to the right. ty button is on SAFE, because each time How to Clean Your Rifle -WARNING: Because the bullet may the lever is completely closed (all the way actually still be in the barrel, you must to the rear), your rifle is cocked and ready -WARNING: Never attempt to wipe down unload completely and, with the action to fire. Keep your fingers away from the or clean a loaded gun. open, look through the barrel to see if trigger and be sure the gun is pointed in a Caution: Before using any solvent or other there is an obstruction. If there is, it must safe direction during unloading. gun cleaning product, read the label care- be removed before firing. Otherwise, fully to be sure it will not damage either the personal injury or damage could result. Sighting finish, or any parts of this firearm. Your rifle has been sighted-in and test- 1. Put the hammer block safety button on fired at the factory. However, due to indi- SAFE and remove all cartridges from the vidual shooting characteristics, sighting action, chamber and magazine before you should be range verified. begin cleaning or inspecting your rifle. 5 forward, because the hammer blow will damage the safety mechanism. The bore can now be cleaned, using the proper caliber cleaning rod, cleaning patches and powder solvent. Clean and oil the breech bolt before replacing. The @ barrel and bore should also be lightly Replacing breech bolt ("Keep this screw tight) Removing breech bolt oiled. 2. Clean the bore from the breech end 3. The action may be cleaned and oiled .WARNING: Never attempt to wipe down (recommended), open the lever half way, while the gun is in the state of disassem- or clean a loaded gun. remove the lever screw (See J) and then bly described above. Use a thin coat of light oil during below the lever. Then remove the breech bolt freezing conditions. Condensation from the receiver (See K). (This will droplets will form soon after the rifle is cause the ejector to be loose inside the brought into a warm room, or the rifle may receiver - be careful not to lose it.) Next, become wet during inclement weather. In remove the ejector from the slot in the left any case, all moisture should be side of the receiver (See L). removed. Exterior metal finishes may be .WARNING: If you move the hammer ~~I wiped down with a slightly oiled cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil the bore, bar- block safety to the FIRE position after Correct bolt and ejector alignment the bolt has been removed, do not pull rel and action with gun oil. Your rifle the trigger, letting the hammer snap 4. To reassemble; simply reverse the should be completely unloaded and above steps. Make sure the ejector is stored in a dry, ventilated area. Do not positioned properly prior to alignment and store it in a carrying case. insertion of the breech bolt. See M for the relationship of the bolt and ejector for correct alignment. Push the breech bolt into the receiver until within approximately 1" of the fully closed posi- tion (See N). The lever may now be inserted as shown in O. Removing ejector Replacing lever 6 Repair Instructions Non-Warranty Repairs 5. Keep a record of your serial number when returning a firearm. Your firearm has been designed, engi- Your local gunsmith may be able to repair 6. Clearly mark your return address on neered and manufactured in accordance your gun. If not, ship it to the factory, fol- the outside of the box and on your with Marlin's rigid quality control standards. lowing the "Shipping and Handling" instruction sheet. However, any mechanical device may instructions in this manual. occasionally require adjustment or repair. 7. Do not ship live ammunition under any After receiving your firearm, we will send circumstances. Questions regarding the performance and you an estimate of the repair cost. Repairs 8. Ship your firearm via insured Parcel serviceability of your firearm should be will begin upon receipt of your check or Post or U.P.S. Shipment must be,prepaid addressed to Marlin Gun Service. You money order. If repairs are not possible, and addressed to: should include the Serial Number, Model your gun will be returned. Number and a full description of the condi- MFC INC. tions and problems involved. Shipping and Handling ATTN: SERVICE DEPT. Warranty Repairs When sending your firearm to the factory 100 KENNA DRIVE please follow these instructions: NORTH HAVEN, CONN. 06473 Our Warranty policy covers all our firearms 1. Prior to mailing, be absolutely certain against defects in workmanship or material that the firearm is completely unloaded for a period of five years from the date of (See "How to Unload" in this manual). IMPORTANT purchase to the original owner. See the 2. Pack your gun carefully. Use ample If you have any questions. or proble~s inside front cover of this manual for war- cushioning material and a sturdy outer relating to your new Marlin, would .lIke ranty details. cardboard box. Do not ship in a special additional information on safe operation, Guns requiring warranty repairs should be container which you want returned. or wish to order parts or accessories, just returned to the factory. Be sure to follow call our Customer Service Center. A 3. Accessories such as scopes, scope Service Representative can be reached at the "Shipping and Handling" instructions in mounts, gun case, quick detach type the number listed below, between 8 A.M. this manual. swivels, sling straps, etc. should be and 4:30 P.M. (Eastern Time), Monday removed prior to returning the firearm. through Friday. 4. Inside the box, include the following information: model number, serial number, 1-800-544-8892 description of damage or problem, and (Toll Free) under what conditions problem occurs. 7 MODEL 1894 COWBOY II (357 Mag./38 Spl.) PARTS LIST For parts prices, call 1-800-544-8892 (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time, Weekdays) Be sure to mention gun serial number when ordering parts
III. No. Part Name Part No. III. No. Part Name Part No. "1 Barrel 114930 32 Hammer Screw...... 301090 "2 Breech Boll 114386 33 Hammer Spring (Main Spring) ...... 420294 Breech Bolt Assembly (Not Shown) (Consisting of 34 Hammer Spring Plate...... 320175 parts 2,11,12, and 18 through 21) 514386 35 Loading Spring...... 114594 "'3 Bullseye 320101 36 Loading Spring Screw...... 301591 "'4 Bunplate 320402 '37 Locking Bolt...... 114181 5 Bunplate Screw (2) 330790 38 Magazine Tube ...... 214922 "'6 Bunstock Assembly 514113 39 Magazine Tube Follower ...... 514124 7 Carrier Assembly 514561 40 Magazine Tube Follower Spring ...... 414595 8 Carrier Screw 301190 41 Magazine Tube Plug ...... 314025 9 Ejector With Spring 514268 42 Magazine Tube Plug Screw...... 301193 10 Ejector Spring 401294 43 Magazine Tube Stud...... 214425 "'11 Extractor 214268 44 Peep Sight Dummy Screw (2)...... 320690 12 Extractor Spring 314695 45 Rear Sight Complete...... 414242 '''13 Extractor With Spring 514269 46 Rear Sight Elevator ...... 714342 14 Extractor Retaining Pin 420598 "47 Receiver Assembly...... 514564 '15 Finger Lever Assembly 514170 '48 Sear...... 201051 '''16 Finger Lever Plunger 214071 49 Tang Screw...... 320391 17 Finger Lever Plunger Pin 301197 'SO Trigger...... 201243 18 Finger Lever Plunger Spring 401196 51 Trigger and Sear Pin ...... 401097 19 Finger Lever Screw 301192 "52 Trigger Guard Plate...... 514158 20 Firing Pin, Fronl 414299 53 Trigger Guard Plate Screw...... 301390 21 Firing Pin, Rear 401199 54 Trigger Guard Plate Support Screw...... 301490 22 Firing Pin Retaining Pin, (2) 420299 '55 Trigger Safety Block...... 301859 23 Firing Pin Spring 401295 56 Trigger Safety Block Pin...... 420397 24 Forearm 114528 57 Trigger Safety Block Spring ...... 401596 25 Forearm Tip 214128 58 Trigger Guard Plate Latch Pin...... 401099 26 Forearm Tip Tenon 220429 "59 Safety Bunon Assembly...... 599383 27 ForearmTip TenonScrew(2) 320191 60 ScopeBaseDummyScrews(4)...... 320493 28 Front Sight """""""""""""""'''''''''''' 414144 61 10 Shot Plug...... 414924 "29 Hammer 101273 62 Hammer Spur Complete (Includes parts 63 and 64)...... 520377 30 Hammer Strut 320174 63 Hammer Spur Screw...... 420193 31 Hammer Strut Pin 401397 64 Hammer Spur Wrench ...... 420204 Specifications subject to change without notice. MODEL 1894 COWBOY II 28-@
, Restricted availability-Part sent to qualified "1 gunsmith only. .. Restricted availability-Parts installed at 14 "'11 factory only. 22 ", Non-restricted availability-Part may require V }'''13 some final fitting, sanding or filing. 'D 1 D ~ I ~J 60 I - ~I if "2 44 I~!.. 23 20 ~ D -->:;::7' ~ ..".~ ~~I ~ ~ o,~ , / 491 35 21 1 ' ~ 10 / "47 "59 ~',,- "" 36""'" ~ - 9 ~7 '~29 '37~- 54 63-;~~ ~ '00 "52 62- 64/ . ..-0::": SPECIFICA TJONS: ~ G I , Cal. 357 Mag.l38 Spl. Lever action; 10-shot \ Q) &-'53 ~ 1r31 ~ tubular magazine; squared finger lever; hammer 30 34 A'" '-58 32 block safety; 24" tapered Octagon barrel with ", ~ -(f--'''( ~'48 deep-cut Ballard-type rifling; 41 '12"o.a. length; 33 "55~~~ '<:r- 51 approx. wt. 7'/2 Ibs.; adjustable Marble semi- 57~):,. (('so buckhorn rear, Marble carbine front sight. Checkered straight-grip American black walnut '15 stock with tough Mar-Shield@ finish and blued steel fore-end cap.
#614270 Marlin's Guide to Gun Safety
1. Handle every gun as you would a cocked and loaded gun. 14. Never climb into or out of a tree, or tree stand with a loaded firearm, 2. Keep the safefy on SAFE until you are ready to shoot. 15. Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle. 3. Be sure of your target before you shoot. 16. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and dUring shooting. 4. Before target shooting, be sure you have an adequate backstop. Remember, 17. Never use a gun that fails to function properly. Do not try to force a jammed acfion. all rifle ammunition is dangerous at ranges up to, and in excess of a mile. 1B. Be sure to keep the barrel and mechanism free of obstructions. 5. Control the muzzle, and never point a gun at any1hing you don't want to shoot. 19. Before cleaning, be sure the chamber, action and magazine are completely unloaded. 6, Always wear protective glasses when shooting, disassembling or cleaning firearms. 20. Always unload a gun before storing, transporting, or leaving unanended. 7. Wear hearing protectors when target shooting. 21. Never enter a motor vehicle with a loaded gun. B. Do not use modified, damaged or dirty ammunition. 22. Store guns and ammunition separately, locked and beyond the reach of children. 9. Use only ammunition of the correct caliber, size and bullet shape. 23. Always carry your rifle empty with the action open, except when you intend to shoot. 10. Cartridges that have been improperly handloaded can damage the gun and 24. Avoid bumping, dropping or jarring any firearm. Bumping, dropping or jarring has cause personal injury. resulted in certain firearms discharging accidentally under some circumstances. 11, Avoid ricochets by never shooting at water, or any hard, flat surface. 25. Consult owner's manual before using any firearm. 12, Be sure no one is in path of ejecting shells. 26, Never interchange parts between firearms, except where indicated as a safe practice. 13, Never climb or jump over a fence or other obstacle with a loaded gun. Failure to follow these rules, or other instructions in this manual, can result in personal injury.
Health Warning: Discharging of firearms in poorly ventilated areas and handling ammunition may cause exposure to lead and/or lead compounds. Exposure may cause cancer, birth defects or damage to the kidney, nervous, blood forming and reproductive systems. Have adequate ventilation at all times, especially in con- fined areas. Wash hands thoroughly after shooting, handling ammunition, or cleaning a firearm, Do not eat or smoke during these activities.
Safety Warning: Marlin strongly recommends that you take a hunter safety course, taught by a certified instructor, before you use this firearm. Your State Fish & Game Dept. or a local gun shop can suggest courses in your area.
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