Marlin 94 in 44 mag to 38-40 conversion

[38-72]

Has anyone converted a Marlin 94 in 44 mag to either 44-40 or 38-40? And, how did that work out?

I have a Marlin in 44 mag and want to convert it to 38-40.  I know that the barrel will need to be relined, but will any action work be required?

[Goody]

Friend did that several years ago. IIRC all he did was line the barrel, the bolt, extractor, carrier, etc were all close enough to work.

[Shotgun Franklin]

I'm wondering if replacing might work out better. You could put the right markings on the barrel too.

[Goody]

He actually did replace the barrel. Numrich at the time had some 22 inch octagon 44m barrels off a Zane Gray edition(IIRC) Marlin. They were selling them for $45. He swapped the barrel on a carbine, then put a liner in. I don't remeber if he flat filed the stampings off or not.

[38-72]

Thanks for info!!!