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Ned Roundtree · February 21, 2000, 07:14 PM

Yes, $200 was about the price difference a couple of years back when I had to make a rifle decision. I eventually went with the heavier Marlin cause I felt the added weight would help on recoil and multiple target sight acquisition time. I also loved the octagon barrel and thought it added the cowboy touch. Have shot 92 Rossi, 94 Winchester, 73 Winchester and 94 Marlin. All I have found to be reliable and accurate. Personally, I have never seen a used Marlin Cowboy I or II in any gun store here. They just don't last. Quite frankly the Marlin Cowboy is worth the extra.

February 21, 2000, 07:14 PM	#5
Ned Roundtree Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 1999 Location: Lexington, KY,USA Posts: 738	Yes, $200 was about the price difference a couple of years back when I had to make a rifle decision. I eventually went with the heavier Marlin cause I felt the added weight would help on recoil and multiple target sight acquisition time. I also loved the octagon barrel and thought it added the cowboy touch. Have shot 92 Rossi, 94 Winchester, 73 Winchester and 94 Marlin. All I have found to be reliable and accurate. Personally, I have never seen a used Marlin Cowboy I or II in any gun store here. They just don't last. Quite frankly the Marlin Cowboy is worth the extra.