Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 284

Published on June 8, 2025
Duration: 48:37

This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with hickok45 showcasing two notable firearms: a rare Marlin 1894 Octagon lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum and a Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum revolver, the first .357 Magnum ever produced. The host discusses the historical significance, unique features, and shooting characteristics of both firearms, offering insights into their value and appeal to collectors and shooters alike.

Quick Summary

The Marlin 1894 Octagon rifle, produced exclusively in 1973, is a rare lever-action firearm chambered in .44 Magnum with a distinctive octagonal barrel. The Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum, the first .357 Magnum revolver, was a special-order firearm with custom options, marking a significant milestone in handgun development.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Location
  2. 01:34Introducing the Marlin 1894 Octagon
  3. 03:37Marlin 1894 Octagon: Model Details
  4. 04:23Marlin 1894 Octagon: Production Year
  5. 04:31Firearms Lent by Brad Caner
  6. 05:05Introducing the Registered Magnum
  7. 05:35Appreciation for Gallery of Guns & Brad
  8. 06:01Discussion on Firearms Enthusiasts
  9. 08:23Thanks to Alabama Holster
  10. 08:52Shooting the Marlin 1894 Octagon
  11. 09:04Cycling .44 Special in .44 Magnum
  12. 10:30Marlin 1894 Octagon: Lever Action
  13. 11:09Testing .44 Special Loads
  14. 11:54Marlin 1894 Octagon: Feeding Reliability
  15. 12:01Availability & Cost of Ammunition
  16. 13:21Marlin 1894 Octagon: Sights
  17. 14:12Shooting the Registered Magnum
  18. 16:31Registered Magnum: Historical Context
  19. 17:37Registered Magnum: Customization & Registration
  20. 18:54Firing the Registered Magnum
  21. 20:30Shooting .38 Special in Registered Magnum
  22. 21:09Registered Magnum: Significance
  23. 22:30Registered Magnum: Five Screw Model
  24. 22:43Registered Magnum: Precursor to Model 27
  25. 22:5990th Anniversary of .357 Magnum
  26. 23:22Financial Advice: The Simple Path to Wealth
  27. 27:49Shooting Magnums in the Registered Magnum
  28. 28:14Discussion on Grips for Revolvers
  29. 30:05Smith & Wesson L-Frame Mountain Gun
  30. 31:35Magnifying Targets
  31. 32:02Deer Sighting During Shooting
  32. 33:09Range Safety & Wildlife Awareness
  33. 35:06Registered Magnum: Performance & History
  34. 36:32Registered Magnum: Ordering & Availability
  35. 36:52Marlin 1894 Octagon: Capacity & Ethics
  36. 38:27Marlin 1894 Octagon: Barrel Length
  37. 38:58Marlin 1894 Octagon: Shooting Impressions
  38. 39:20Researching the Marlin 1894 Octagon
  39. 40:34Marlin 1894 Octagon: Rarity & Production
  40. 40:43Marlin 336 in .44 Magnum vs. 1894
  41. 41:40Marlin 1894 Octagon: Cowboy Version
  42. 42:00Marlin 1894 Octagon: .44 Special vs .44 Magnum
  43. 42:14Marlin 1894 Octagon: JM Markings
  44. 42:47Appreciation for Rare Firearms
  45. 43:15Content on Rumble & Other Channels
  46. 43:33Thanks to Supporters
  47. 44:00Similar Tastes in Firearms
  48. 44:45Episode 284 Celebration
  49. 45:03Future Content & Support
  50. 46:23Concluding Thoughts on Registered Magnum
  51. 46:40Registered Magnum: Historical Context (Depression Era)
  52. 47:0538-44 Heavy Duty & Law Enforcement Needs
  53. 47:31357 Magnum Development
  54. 48:13Final Remarks & Appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Marlin 1894 Octagon rifle?

The Marlin 1894 Octagon rifle is notable for being produced for only one year, 1973, and features a distinctive octagonal barrel, making it a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of lever-action firearms.

What makes the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum historically important?

The Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum is historically significant as it was the very first .357 Magnum revolver ever produced, marking a major advancement in handgun cartridge power and performance.

Can a .44 Magnum rifle reliably fire .44 Special ammunition?

While .44 Magnum firearms can chamber and fire .44 Special, reliable cycling in lever-action rifles can vary. Longer .44 Special cartridges tend to feed more smoothly, but testing is recommended for optimal performance.

What was the purpose behind the development of the .357 Magnum cartridge and the Registered Magnum revolver?

The .357 Magnum was developed to provide greater penetration for law enforcement and hunters, addressing the need for a more powerful handgun cartridge capable of stopping threats and penetrating vehicles, leading to the robust N-frame Registered Magnum.

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