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This is my only centerfire lever actions. The Henry all weather in 44mag. The jm stamped marlin guide gun in 45-70. The 2 Ruger trappers on 44mag and 45-70. So far they have all been excellent, no complaints. My favorite in the Ruger trapper in 44mag. It is the lightest weight at 6.3 lbs.
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diyj98 said:
One 1895 couldn't be sighted in due to the barrel being installed crooked. I'd read it was a known problem and Remington repaired it. ..
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That happened to me a couple of years ago with a 10/22 - Ruger replaced the receiver (and maybe the barrel), and everything is fine now. Love the great customer service at Ruger!
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https://www.shootingwire.com/releases/f307e013-9f0b-4fd4-bfa3-d7a2c6655933​

Ruger Introduces the Marlin Trapper Model 1894 in 10mm Auto​

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''Well Hell" as my client says.

I've been looking hard at a Ruger SR1911 in 10 mm,

Now a Ruger/Marlin 1894 carbine in 10mm to complete the battery of arms.
I will follow the reviews on this 10mm lever action for accuracy and reliability.

If it works flawlessly (the 1894 action is a Controlled Round Feed -CRF like the Mauser 98, Ruger 77 Mk II/ Hawkeye and the recent Winchester Model 70), I will buy one.

That can be an all-around truck gun, house gun, varmint gun, New Orleans intercity gun, and ATV gun.

Looking forward to forum member reviews.
 
Near the end of JM Marlin production they made a few 1894s in 32 H&R. Has there been any word from Ruger about putting these ( or better yet, 327 Fed Mag) into new production? Asking for a friend. 😉
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I may or may not have made a mistake yesterday.

A 1980 336 in 30/30 for $700, it’s not perfect but seems decent. I want to do a head to head with my current 30/30 and will sell the other.

I will post pictures when I get them to the range.
 
eveled said:
I may or may not have made a mistake yesterday.

A 1980 336 in 30/30 for $700, it’s not perfect but seems decent. I want to do a head to head with my current 30/30 and will sell the other.

I will post pictures when I get them to the range.
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Think $699, sounds like a good deal to me.👍👍
 
JMD101 said:
Thanks!
Do you know what year of mfr they were? What year did you purchase them? I'm trying to identify problem years if that's possible.
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Sorry, no. I sold both after they were repaired, but don't still have the serial number or remember the exact year.
 
Not much difference in function, the old JM Marlins usually have smoother actions, Remington made ones can be hit or miss on fit and finish, and the new Ruger made Marlins are really solid so far. Microgroove barrels still shoot great with jacketed rounds, just a bit picky with cast.
 
I see a lot of complaining about the push button safety on Ruger/Marlin lever guns and not sure why that is an issue. No doubt the legal guys have insisted that another safety be used aside from the half cock safety, and I carry the rifle with the hammer at full cock with the button safety in safe position. For me doing so is a lot quicker than having to cock the hammer fully and then attempting a shot at a running deer, but well realize it is not "traditional" but remember modern Winchester lever guns have a thumb safety, but I prefer the small button on the right side of the receiver.
 
It's also easy to accidentally mash in one direction or the other.

I wouldn't carry a lever rifle cocked with the safety on. I'd rather either remove the safety or ignore it and carry on half cock.
 
Other changes were made with the addition of the safety. Like rebounding hammers and trapped fireing pins on 39as rifles. It also seems to be about the time quality was slipping.

Saying pre safety Marlin is like saying pre 64 Winchester.

And it just isn’t necessary. In my mind a safety on a lever gun is like a safety on a revolver. Pointless.

I can tolerate the safety button if I have too. But like any other blemish or flaw it effects value. All else being equal a pre safety gun is worth more.
 
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I gave my son the choice of my Marlin 39’s. He chose my Dad’s 39AS. I told him it was the least desirable of all of them. But he wanted his Grandfather’s gun.

He said I don’t understand why nobody wants the safety. It seems like a good idea to me. I told him it wasn’t necessary.

At least five times Saturday I saw him try to take a shot with the safety on! 😂
 
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Any love for .35 Remington? Found this one, but it is hard to justify. I think it’s from 1971 definitely pre safety
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I have two 1894s in 44 magnum. One JM stamped from 1977 and one Ruger made. I also bought a Remlin 1894c in 357 magnum for my wife's sister. The Rimlin was very smoothly machined inside to the point of having razor sharp edges on parts, but had a seven pound trigger pull. I took it apart and smooth down some sharp edges and polished the sear and trigger. I got it down to five pounds. I had to adjust the sights to point of aim and it had a lot of machine grit and oils used to make it that had to be cleaned out. Otherwise it was as good a gun as any I had seen and shot well. I also own more than one of each model 444 JM stamped from the nineties up to 2008. Outfitter, SS , and XLR versions. All are excellent guns. My only regret is Marlin/Ruger didn't choose to use the fore end cap version to recreate. The only Marlin I own without the cross bolt safety is the 44 magnum from 1977. But that rifle has a 1/38 twist barrel and all the rest of my Marlins have the 1/20. FYI, I have no other complaints about my guns.
 
jgt said:
I have two 1894s in 44 magnum. One JM stamped from 1977 and one Ruger made. I also bought a Remlin 1894c in 357 magnum for my wife's sister. The Rimlin was very smoothly machined inside to the point of having razor sharp edges on parts, but had a seven pound trigger pull. I took it apart and smooth down some sharp edges and polished the sear and trigger. I got it down to five pounds. I had to adjust the sights to point of aim and it had a lot of machine grit and oils used to make it that had to be cleaned out. Otherwise it was as good a gun as any I had seen and shot well. I also own more than one of each model 444 JM stamped from the nineties up to 2008. Outfitter, SS , and XLR versions. All are excellent guns. My only regret is Marlin/Ruger didn't choose to use the fore end cap version to recreate. The only Marlin I own without the cross bolt safety is the 44 magnum from 1977. But that rifle has a 1/38 twist barrel and all the rest of my Marlins have the 1/20. FYI, I have no other complaints about my guns.
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I found a 2018 1894 Remlin, LNIB for 549.00, it never left my hand.
I would buy another tomorrow for that price... if I found one.
 
They are Marlins and my Remlin 1895 is one of the nicest, well fitted and finished Marlins I've ever handled.

Every historical gunmaker has changed hands at some point. Most of them several times over. Many of them haven't been owned by "gun people" in decades. Colt hasn't had a Colt in the office since 1901. In that regard, they've only been brand names owned by investors for 100yrs. Yet people act like just because they've changed hands in our lifetimes that Colts ain't Colts, Marlins ain't Marlins and Winchesters ain't Winchesters. Who cares anyway? Are you buying a gun or a story?
 
I can't stand lever guns :) :) :) I have pre safety and ones with safety. If you are that concerned about the safety engaging just put an "O" on it.
That is what I do for SASS matches.
All are Marlins are made by Marlin. Calibers are 22, 357, 44-40, 44 Mag 45 Colt 30-30 and 45-70

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30-30, 357, 45Colt, 44WCF/44-40
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44WCF/44-40
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I’m not sure about the center fire guns, but the 39as has the crossbolt safety, it has a half cock position, but it isn’t a true half cock safety. It isn’t safe to rely on the half cock alone.

So if you choose to ignore the safety and just use the half cock it may not be as safe as you think.
 
In America with large number of lawyers "afield" arms manufacturers are shall we say leery of producing arms that are not absolutely safe in all regards, hence the steel bolt that goes in front of the travel of the hammer on a lever gun.
 
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