If a guy just had to have a .357 lever action...

[crrcboatz]

I have a Henry .22 that I still need to get to the range with. I haven't fired a round through it yet.

 

[JEVapa]

I have always wondered about Rossi Quality. Good?

They need a little slicking up and there's plenty of tutorials and cowboy action smiths that do it. They lock up like an 1886 and you can run pretty hot loads. I've never seen them with poor quality. The Chiappa m92s are much better but are ~$500 more.

So, budget, I'd get a Rossi. Money? I'd get a Chiappa or a Winchester M92.

 

[OkieJoe72]

I have a Henry 357 and a Rossi 45 colt. The Henry is a well built solid gun, but it’s picky with the ammo. I’m on the lookout for a Rossi in 357. For a good value type gun, my vote is to buy the Rossi

 

[Profreedomokie]

I had a beautiful Henry .357 with the brass and nice wood. I didn't like the tube magazine. I sold it and found a Rossi stainless .357 rework the action and deleted the safety. It shoots fine.

 

[retrieverman]

In my gun trading days, I owned half a dozen Marlin 94’s in 44 and 357, and I’m sure wishing I had them back now.
In my opinion, if you “want” a Marlin, save your pennies, suck it up, and buy one. You may have to pay a premium, but I seriously doubt they’ll be going down in value.

 

[HillsideDesolate]

I kick myself for not buying a marlin 15 years ago

 

[Shinneryfarmer]

This is on my wish list as soon as I find one in stock. In 44 mag. for a reasonable price. If you can find them in 44 mag. the price is usually $500 above msrp.

 

[dlbleak]

I’ve had the marlin, Rossi and browning. Stuck with the marlin but wish I had them all back. I load 4.6gr of HP38 in a 357 shell with a cowboy style 158gr lead bullet. Fun as heck! The 357 brass cycles a little smoother than the 38 when cycling the action fast.
Btw, that same load was the bees knees in the Python yesterday

 

[indi]

I bought a Henry x 38/357, it’s a fun gun to shoot, I spent about another rifles worth of $$$ on its furniture. I got the 45colt too but its stock.

 

[Schlafftablett]

I’m a Henry Top 100 dealer and can’t say enough good about them. The singular issue is getting them. The .357 is the most popular one we sell next to the 45-70 and theyre always a tough get. IMO, the Marlins are really nice but over- rated. I personally own a late ‘90’s Rossi 16” SRC that I worked over a bit and not only is it accurate, but I can literally run the action with one finger.