The Accurate Reloading Forums THE ACCURATE RELOADING.COM FORUMS Rifles Lever Action Rifles new MarlinsGo | New | Find | Notify | Tools | Reply | |
| new Marlins | Login/Join |
| One of Us |
Anyone have any experience with more recent Marlin 1894s? From the last year or two? I know they have had their ups and downs, wondering what the current quality is like. Interested in a .357CB and it looks like some are out there. | ||
|
| One of Us |
| |||
|
| one of us |
They have a good reputation, I havn't heard any complaints on todays Marlins. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
|
| One of Us |
look closer on the marlin owners site. there is an entire section devoted to nothing but bitching about new marlin lever rifles. the complaints have lessened over that last 2 years but there is enough to make me avoid them, or triple check any I look at for the most complained about problems. | |||
|
| One of Us |
There is a 336 30/30 at my local Walmart right now. It is as bad as ever. The wood is poor. The barrel band in letting is horrible. The front sight is offset. Still ruined. | |||
|
One of Us |
Supposedly they have improved some in the last couple years after the company takeover. My brother bought a 336 .30-30 and I bought an 1895 GBL .45-70 in the last few years, both work fine. But I would still not buy one sight unseen. If it looks and functions well in the store it's likely okay. But that's true of many new American made firearms today unfortunately. Roger ___________________________ I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along. *we band of 45-70ers* | |||
|
one of us |
They could not get much worse after the takeover. I would not buy a remlin . If you buy a used JM marked gun it will be better quality. Not to say perfect. But the new guns have been subject to cost cutting like all the products under the Remington umbrella. | |||
|
| One of Us |
they are called REMLINS. they, for the most part, suk. remlins are as poor quality as blasers are fugly | |||
|
| One of Us |
I also have a 1975 336 .30-30 so I'm aware of the differences. But there nothing wrong with my 1895 GBL either. Your experiences may vary.  Roger ___________________________ I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along. *we band of 45-70ers* | |||
|
| one of us |
Perhaps, I know the days of buying a marlin and saying give me a new one out of the back in a box that has never been opened are gone. If you are buying a new one today, you better check everything before you buy it. | |||
|
One of Us |
From what I've read at Marlin Owners...the Marlins (Remlins) made in the last year or two have not had the issues from 2011-2017. I'd love one of the new Curly Maple .30-30's. I wish I would have mailed in my dad's 2011ish GBL while it still had warranty. We may take it to WildWestGuns in Las Vegas and see if they can fix the cycling/jamming issue. With that said all of my Marlins were made prior to the Freedom Group taking over. In fact, yesterday I got an 1895CB that is pretty rare to find in a store in my neck of Texas. "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
|
| one of us |
you got a nice one. I bought a cowboy in 45/70 and sent it to turnbull and had it rebarreled and converted to 50 Alaskan. I still have the complete front end, including front wood. One day I will run on to another jm 1895 and make another cowboy. | |||
|
| one of us |
I bought a Marlin in 35 Rem about 2 years ago. I ordered it in. It had terrible checkering on the butt stock, but was beautiful on the fore end. Also, it shot light's out. I called Marlin and they sent me a shipping sticker and fixed the checkering. And the rifle is still accurate. They may still be having problems. But they are anxious to make it right. I'd like to support them. I'm glad Remington saved Marlin from going under. | |||
|
| One of Us |
I do not think, could be wrong, Marlin was in trouble before Remington/Freedom bought them. Now the Remington Group is in bankruptcy. | |||
|
| One of Us |
I agree Marlin didn't need any help. The Freedom group was just out gobbling up companies and they were one of them. Things went south soon after. Hopefully they get it together again. Roger ___________________________ I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along. *we band of 45-70ers* | |||
|
| one of us |
the only place I have heard any bitch'en on Marlins lever action 30-30s is on the internet, and they are pretty popular locally and used on both deer, bear, and elk., but I wasn't into Marlins two years ago, I thought this thread was current... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
|
| One of Us |
I purchased a new Marlin 336 less than 3 years ago on GB and was very disappointed when I received it. The wood was proud where the butt stock joined the receiver and the front sight was canted to the left. I sold it with full disclosure locally. The new owner wasn’t worried as he was going to put a scope on it. | |||
|
| One of Us |
There are some posts for September posted after November. Never noticed 'no year' posted, but will check. It sure is misguiding. | |||
|
One of Us |
I've got a Marlin 44mag. An REP rifle that is as perfect as any made. I don't know the year. Remington started in 2011? | |||
|
| Powered by Social Strata |
 | Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |
|
Visit our on-line store for AR Memorabilia