New Marlins?

[sac]

So how are the new Marlin's, I know when Remington took over they where ****.
Would like honest opinions of people that have bought and shot the new ones, not just because you don't like that Remington bought them.

Thanks Scott

[ReloaderFred]

I'll be looking at the new ones at the SHOT Show in a couple of weeks, and talking to the reps about the changes they had planned when I talked to them at the Show this past January. They were working on several revisions on the whole line, so we'll see how well they've progressed.

I do know that a good friend bought one of the early Remington made 1894's in .44 Magnum, and he says it's the most accurate leveraction rifle he owns, and he has a large stable of them.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[FergusonTO35]

Judging from my local fun store they are hit and miss. The 1895 and 336C seems to be doing quite well. 1894 and 336A is very much a roll of the dice.

[osteodoc08]

A lot of the teething pains have been worked through. I've had several superb Remlins as of late. My most recent 1895 CBA model, while not terrible, wasn't stellar. Tang to wood fit left a few gaps and the "proudness" of the wood was not even. The octagonal barrel had rounded off corners. The action a bit stiff and few sharp edges on the lever that could be stoned a bit. That being said, it's a darn good shooter.

[dragon813gt]

Most of the issues have been worked out. But it's still inspect before you buy. I have one of the rare 1894C they made. There is nothing wrong w/ the rifle. I've seen a lot of the 1894s in person. The only thing I don't like is the price. I think they're priced to high for the quality you're getting.

[sac]

Thanks guys, I'm looking for a 1894 in 45lc and all I can find around me are 336's and 1895's. I would like to get a 1895 CBA, but I have a B0 serial number 1895. Don't know if I need two 45-70's.

[osteodoc08]

Thanks guys, I'm looking for a 1894 in 45lc and all I can find around me are 336's and 1895's. I would like to get a 1895 CBA, but I have a B0 serial number 1895. Don't know if I need two 45-70's.

Oh man. That's some defective thinking. I can assure you the more 45-70 you have, the better. I have at least 6 and always looking for more.

[tygar]

I've picked up a 30-30 with laminated stock & fit & finish is excellent. Scoped it shoots around MOA. Also, a .44 Mag, which looks nice & shoots OK, maybe 2" with scope.

Also have the 375 Win & 450 Marlin, both old & both shoot MOA with scope & 450 shoots MOA with Wild West site set up.
So far, no complaints with any Marlin.

[Mossy Oak]

The ones I have looked at in local stores have not been that good, some fit and finish issues. Now after the first of the year and they start restocking the ones that have been sold off through hunting season and Christmas, we'll see what the restocked versions look like.
Joe

[T-Duck]

Did they quit making it in .357?

[dragon813gt]

Pretty much. They made a small run but production has been shut down since. The 1894s are being made and the 1894C was supposed to be next.

[ReloaderFred]

According to the rep I talked to at the SHOT Show last week, they hope to have the .357's out by summer, but that's what he told me last year......... They had more samples on the rack at the show this year, with the .45 Colt being there this year, both standard and custom shop.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[Boosted98gsx]

I'm dearly hoping to see more .45C CBA rifles being produced. One has been on the want list for some time.

[ReloaderFred]

I'm dearly hoping to see more .45C CBA rifles being produced. One has been on the want list for some time.

They're making them now, but I don't know how long it will take for them to squeeze through the supply pipeline. They had several on display in their booth at SHOT.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[FergusonTO35]

If I encountered a Remlin 1894 .357 with good workmanship at a reasonable price I would be more than willing to give it a try. Ultimately, if the gun works as its supposed to and makes me happy then mission accomplished.

[hpdrifter]

Just purchased a new 1895CB. I took a wild chance and ordered one thru my local pusher. I discussed the option of turning it down first.

It came in and I'd have to say it is very well fitted. One of the best fitted lever guns I've had the pleasure to fondle.

I was very reluctant to buy another Remington after my last purchase of one, but I have been wanting a 1895CB for a long, long time and finally decided to do it. I bought a 336 in 35 Remington early in 2016. The fitting and all was very good, could've been a "bit" better on the tang, but was not BAD. The barrel however was butchered in the bore. Sent it back and they, finally after 3-4 months, got it re-barreled.

the gun was solid after it's return, but the 35 Rem just didn't do it for me after having the 38-55, so I sold it, but it wasn't because of blemishes or workmanship.

I think the workmanship, at least on the 1895's and apparently the 336, has been corrected. Might still run into a bad one tho the odds are getting real low, IMO.

BTW, I am not a lever gun expert. I have a few and have had many over the years, so take my "best fitted" statement for what it's worth.

[WesM]

Here is what the wood to tang fit looks like on my 2015 Remlin 1895 Classic. Not too shabby if you ask me.

I know they went through some growing pains, but I'm very happy with this rifle.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/33a61e36d62d2e54396b969b121500e2.jpg

[sac]

after reading what ranger point precision has to say about the new Marlins and their heat treating I will get a jm marked 1894.

[Ed in North Texas]

after reading what ranger point precision has to say about the new Marlins and their heat treating I will get a jm marked 1894.

Searching Cast Boolits returns no obvious posts on the subject. Searching "heat treat" on the Ranger Point Precision (RPP) website returns an article about the UN Arms Treaty. "Remington heat treating" returned no relevant items (a link to the LeveRecon conversion stating any JM or Remington can be used).

Without wasting a lot of time, I found nothing about Remington heat treatment (presumably receiver heat treating) at all. Maybe this is the result of trying to go cheap with using facebook to build a website?? I'd appreciate the link you have to the RPP comment(s) about Remington's heat treatment of the Marlin production. Thanks.

[sghart3578]

Searching Cast Boolits returns no obvious posts on the subject. Searching "heat treat" on the Ranger Point Precision (RPP) website returns an article about the UN Arms Treaty. "Remington heat treating" returned no relevant items (a link to the LeveRecon conversion stating any JM or Remington can be used).

Without wasting a lot of time, I found nothing about Remington heat treatment (presumably receiver heat treating) at all. Maybe this is the result of trying to go cheap with using facebook to build a website?? I'd appreciate the link you have to the RPP comment(s) about Remington's heat treatment of the Marlin production. Thanks.



PM sent with link

[ulav8r]

PM sent with link

Why hide the information from others that might be interested???????????????

[sac]

Sorry guys I thought the thread had run its course and haven't been back to the lever guns part.
Here is the link to the info on marlin forum http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/ranger-point-precision/181873-recent-improvements-remlin-1894s-disqualify-them.html

[sghart3578]

Why hide the information from others that might be interested???????????????


To ulav8r:

Sorry about that, I wasn't sure what the rules were about posting links to other forums.
No offense meant.

Steve in N CA

[Texas by God]

I want a Marlington 1895 Cowboy with a 20" barrel in .450 Marlin. How wierd is that? Best, Thomas.

[ulav8r]

To ulav8r:

Sorry about that, I wasn't sure what the rules were about posting links to other forums.
No offense meant.

Steve in N CA

Salright. I did check your link and figure some others did also. Having the link saved time rather than doing a search.

[WI Shooter]

Bought an 1895 22" barrel Marlin last year in 45-70. Nice shooter and no problems. Also put a scope on it as the eyes are over the hill also. Have wanted a 45-70 for years and should have bought one then as I could take the recoil better. Really like it and no problems. Have been loading and shooting 300 and 405g bullets. As soon as the doc says OK after a little back work I have 3 loads ready to try at 50 and 100 yards all with 405g LC bullets. This summer I want to work up a load with 350g bullets and perhaps settle in on a load that shoots well with not to much recoil. Luv punching those big holes.
Was to the range this morning with the .357 and 45C. Getting warmer and spring is on the way.
All the best from Western WI.

[Jeff Michel]

I picked up a new 1894 in 44 Mag last year and one of the 1894 "Cowboys" in .45 Colt last week. I've had zero trouble with either, very smooth cycling, no jams regardless of bullet profile and pleasingly accurate. On the negative side, the trigger pull on the 45 Colt is a bit heavy, 7-8 but no creep.