Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
I miss the 1894 series in .357 and .44 magnum.
Where the hell are the .30-30s?
Where the hell are the .30-30s?
Marlin? When will Marlin (Ruger) start producing lever action rifles again?
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Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
They are producing 1895s, but are gawd awful expensive.
I am not sure why they decided to run with the 1895 before the 336. The 336 has always been a long time favorite for big game hunters. It would be a while before I would buy one, if at all. I have my collection of "JMs" that have never failed me. Of course I said something similar about Winchester rifles and I love those friggen Jap made lever guns.
I am not sure why they decided to run with the 1895 before the 336. The 336 has always been a long time favorite for big game hunters. It would be a while before I would buy one, if at all. I have my collection of "JMs" that have never failed me. Of course I said something similar about Winchester rifles and I love those friggen Jap made lever guns.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
I was lucky enough to buy my Marlin's when they were made by Marlin in Connecticut. Every last one hand fit and finished.
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
Just for shits I went on gunbroker one day and looked what a 336 in 35 rem was going for. Craziness. I would never sell mine, but talk about a possible return on investment!
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
I think the same thing is going to happen with these that happened to the Ruger Red Label. Everyone wants one till they see the price tag.
Vapor
.308 Win
Kiss the model 795 and 60 goodbye forever too. Why would Ruger want to produce it's best competition.
Modean
.223 Rem
Ruger doing their best to boost sales of Henry.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I get that they had to retool and update a lot of the old equipment to a more state of the art production line , but damn. $2000 for a new Lever gun right out of the shoot is a hard pill to swallow. I’ll just bide my time and continue to look on the secondary market until I can snag one at a more reasonable price.
2WheelGnnr
6.5 Creedmoor
I got a 336 Just before crap hit the fan...LOVE it...when I can get 30-30 for it!!!
LOVE IT.
LOVE IT.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I’m glad that I already own Late model Marlins in 30-30, .35 Rem. & .44 mag . Now if I could just find a .357/.38 for a reasonable price I’d be all set. I used to have one in .444 but in a moment of poor judgement I sold it. 
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
I have same regret when I sold my 450 Marlin. I do know the person I sold it to and I occassionally nudge him on selling it back to me. Maybe someday..I’m glad that I already own Late model Marlins in 30-30, .35 Rem. & .44 mag . Now if I could just find a .357/.38 for a reasonable price I’d be all set. I used to have one in .444 but in a moment of poor judgement I sold it.
I'm guessing the 1895s are being assembled from leftover existing parts much like the recent Remington 700s and 870s were.
Ruger is probably still tooling up for new production.
Ruger is probably still tooling up for new production.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
No sir. Ruger claims the new 1895’s are a new and improved production model.
Model 1895 SBL
www.marlinfirearms.com
Then I also wonder why it's the only marlin model available. I would think the 30-30 and .357/.44 models would be the priority.No sir. Ruger claims the new 1895’s are a new and improved production model.
Model 1895 SBL
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
My understanding of the time line is the Marlin-Remington move was performed under covid. The Ruger engineers palatized all the manufacturing equipment and parts in production from Ilion, NY and relocated it to the Ruger location. Probably a clusterfuck still. Remington had invested in upgraded tooling of which they never cleaned up the quality control bugs. I own several 1894s, a .444 ported (guide model) and a .35 Rem. Never did put a .30-30 in the lever action collection. Remlins were not in my interest. I hope Ruger does the 336 line justice again.
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
The only Rem made Marlin I have is an 1895 guide gun in 45-70. It has been to a gun smith twice. It was a "lemon" for sure. But I got it were I want it now and it is a fun gun to shoot (bruises the shoulder something fierce). Remington did no good by Marlin that is for sure.
Dealer is close to $1,200 ~ $1,500 IF Stock can be found.
Being located in Madison, NC I'm presuming they're utilizing former employees and/or facilities from when Remington owned them... I hope Ruger learned the lesson that the dip-shit Executives from Big Green ignored: When Rem bought up Marlin, fired all but a few to move the equipment and supplies to Ilion, NY the disgruntle employees sabotaged and damaged the machinery, then on top of that no one that knew a damn thing about how they were built came to NY, so the "Engineers" at Remington set to building sub-standard rifles, many of which required multiple warranty returns, yet another nail in their coffin.
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
As a result the Gunbroker demand has then nearing $2,000.
Agreed with Remington ruining their reputation. Like I said my 1895 "RP" has been to a gun smith twice. First time there was an issue with the extractor marking up the brass. Something was not machined to spec. The second time was the "Marlin jam" that kept getting worse no matter how much oil was used. And if you look at the rifle the wood doesn't match up so well. Put over $600 into it (which is close what I paid) and it works flawlessly now. Won't make that mistake again, so Ruger better be producing those new Marlins on par with how Miroku produces the new Winchesters.
about six or seven years ago I happened into a mint (probably unfired) 1895 Cowboy (9 shot 45/70 octagon barrel) made in Conn.
It worked perfectly from the first round to the last... only thing I really dislike (and it's on all of them) is getting my finger bitten pushing shells through the loading gate, otherwise it's a shoot'n son of a bitch, and 45/70 don't play.
It worked perfectly from the first round to the last... only thing I really dislike (and it's on all of them) is getting my finger bitten pushing shells through the loading gate, otherwise it's a shoot'n son of a bitch, and 45/70 don't play.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
Still no walnut or strait comb stocks on the new guide guns.. American Rifleman had a real good, informative write-up on Rugers takeover. I cant remember the number but I was shocked at how little employees they had building the guns.
You can't call 'em "Little" anymore, they're vertically challenged. Besides, Elves and Dwarves are know to be excellent builders of small arms.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Marlin Reborn: Ruger Resurrects A Legend
Two industry heavyweights are now under the same management, in fact, under the same roof. If the track records of both hold true, the collaboration will be a success. But those responsible for the new Marlins are taking nothing for granted.
On a tangent back to Remington: the guys that bought the Plant for Thirteen Million dollars stole it. The Guns in the Museum, the Gun Library, and in the skunk works located in the sub-basement were worth several million, and then there's the fucking the employees got, I even had a letter sent to one that offered her position back IF she'd sign away any and all claims for back pay, severance, Vacation, etc. essentially start all over as new making what they pay burger flippers at Mc Donalds.An Official Journal Of The NRA | Marlin Reborn: Ruger Resurrects A Legend
Two industry heavyweights are now under the same management, in fact, under the same roof. If the track records of both hold true, the collaboration will be a success. But those responsible for the new Marlins are taking nothing for granted.www.americanrifleman.org
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
try Ranger Point precision "flyweight" gate. I put one on my 1895 and 336. MUCH much better loading.
Marlin Loading Gate | Flyweight, Easy Loading
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