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The more I think on it, a .45 ACP in a Marlin or M94 would be a fun gun for carry, slimmed down, stubby barrel, maybe 14" to 16", but a serious right for deer and bear, not for me. A .44/40 would have greater killing potential and it's certainly not a "stopper", in spite of Hollywood.

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Would be a cutey, thats for sure.
Not as a serious gun, but one that, if needed, could do the job. I was reading about one that was mind and it said it sounded like a .22lr firing standard velocity. Also said that on the 200 yard gongs the report of the shot was near gone before the bullets impact, hah!
Another interesting possibility, that ive seen done on forums over there in the US, is a .440 Corbon on the 94 action. Thats a 50 AE down to .44 Magnum bullets. What a potential powerhouse.

Here is a .50 AE Marlin 94. Honestly if i lived there.. Would probably order one for the sake of it.

http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content/forkinmarlin-1894-50-ae



I'll see if i can find the article on the .45 ACP "Trapper".

Was in the American Rifleman (?) magazine, 1983.. Not sure on month though.