I have a Marlin 1894c (.357), which I purchased NIB about ten years ago. The rifle has been flawless.
Marlin apparently stopped manufacturing this model in late 2011 allegedly because of quality control issues that occurred after Marlin closed the New Haven facility in 2010 and moved the manufacturing to llion, NY and Mayfield Kentucky. I have heard rumors that the 1894c is back in production, and while it appears on the Marlin website, I have yet to see one for sale in the wild.
It was in North Haven, CT.
Quality definitely suffered after Remington took over.
Moving also cost them most of their talent that knew how to make those great rifles.
I have several.