The new Mariln 32 H&R mag lever gun
http://www.internetguncatalog.com/pics/41306.jpg

Mine was ordered the first day I found out they were going to release it. :D

Ah, sweet..... probably will drool when I see one in person!

I might think about it. Is there any mention of the 32-20 coming back also? I would have to have one of those.

I might think about it. Is there any mention of the 32-20 coming back also? I would have to have one of those.

Limited run of 32-20 out now but only 500 made so hurry.

Looks nice, except for the short barrell. Too short for me. Marlin shortened up nearly all the barrells this year, glad I already bought my cowboy.

I have an original Marlin Model 1892 in .32 Long Colt caliber. That is, the centerfire firing pin was in it when I got it. In this model you could switch firing pins to shoot .32 Rimfire or .32 Centerfire (.32 Long Colt).
Anyway, it's a very nice little gun. It has serious faults, though: no one has made .32 Long Colt ammo in about 25 years. The last box I saw was $50 for 50 rounds. Ouch!
Moreover, no one makes a suitable bullet for the .32 Long Colt. This caliber employs either a hollowbased 95-grain bullet of .299 inch or a 100-grain heeled bullet with a heel of .299 inch and a bullet diameter of .310 inch. All measurements are approximate.
So, I may buy one of these new Marlins and retire the old Marlin.
That barrel does look awfully short, especially if you plan to use black powder.
I would prefer the .32 Magnum chambering over the .32-20. With smokeless powder, you can get nearly identical velocities in the .32 Magnum. Also, you don't have a necked case to deal with. The .32 Magnum is a nice, easy straight case.
I wonder if you could special order a longer barrel? Marlin has a history of allowing special orders if you plunk down enough cash. I believe this tradition has carried into recent times.
Years ago, a neighbor showed me a Model 336 Marlin in .30-30 he'd ordered for his son, with a 26 or 28-inch barrel (can't remember which). That rifle was a tack-driver, he said. They still-hunted for deer so carrying it through the brush was not a factor.
I believe my old Marlin 1892 has a 24-inch barrel. It's locked in the safe right now and I'm too lazy to get it.
Seems to me that the .32 Magnum would be a great gun for bunnies, grouse, an occasional fox or coyote or for plinking.

Well, I found the difference between my want and must have today.
Field and Streams in San Angelo has a Marlin 1894 in .32 Magnum setting out on the public rack for all to handle. Full octagon barrel and nice dark wood. This is a much nicer rifle than my 1894CL in .32-20. I want one, I have been sitting on $600+ dollars for over a year waiting for this rifle.
The asking price is $679.00. I am willing to go $600 but not the extra $79+tax. Especialy for a rifle that is setting on the public rack.
$700.00 is a good start on the price of a Spencer. I am a BIG .32 Magnum fan but the $700.00 price tag is too much for me. If the price does not come down as they become more available I will pass on it.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=M32C&category=Rifle

Not sure what I'd think of a Taurus/Rossi. Two inferences on it's action. Sounds like it will be a lever. Considerably cheaper as well. The only 22 rifle I have shot of theirs is not accurate.

I think a .32 H&R mag, or .32-20 lever gun would be a dandy for small game hunting, and a lot of fun to shoot. Unfortunately, a couple years ago the Pennsylvania Game Commission outlawed anything but .17 or .22 rimfires for small game. :mad: I'd still like to get one some day as a plinker, but I would get one sooner if I could hunt with it.

Dr. A- for that Rossi, begin to think in terms of a lever actuated Win 62A with a fixed forearm. Go the website and under .22s, look up the 62L photo.