field stripping a marlin 1894s

[kingstrider]

After the first time you do this you could probably do it blindfolded with a timer. Marlins are great lever guns!

[hydraulic]

I had to replace the firing pin in a Model 36. Went to reassemble and no ejector. It wasn't lost, I knew right where it was, somewhere in my gun room. Moved everything in the place and finally gave up and put the rifle away. A week later I noticed that one of the little "v" shaped pieces of bark from the stove wood was lying on the floor. Picked it up and it turned out to be made of metal.

[chasw]

I too read the sticky on "field stripping" a Winchester Model 1886, if you can call it that. Marlin lever actions can be field stripped in a few seconds, compared to the extended journey the Winchester requires. I've heard Winchester Model 94s are even worse, with stories about rifles that have been in service for over 100 years, without ever being disassembled. One more thing about the Marlin rifles, both large and small, their actions are butter smooth. Compare that to the awkward clunky-ness of the Winchester 94. - CW

[ka0tqv]

Anyone had any experience with the FULLY copper plated bullet in the 357 MAGNUM cal? If so would like to know what your loads were and did it reduce leading? Just got a new 1894c, haven't fired it yet and trying to get info on handloading for it. Also who supplies copper plated bullets? Thanks Carl

[waksupi]

Anyone had any experience with the FULLY copper plated bullet in the 357 MAGNUM cal? If so would like to know what your loads were and did it reduce leading? Just got a new 1894c, haven't fired it yet and trying to get info on handloading for it. Also who supplies copper plated bullets? Thanks Carl

I don't know about the copper plated bullets. But, if you just get the proper size cast bullets, you will have no leading. If you have copper coated lead, all you will end up with is a badly copper fouled bore, if the bullets are not the correct size. I have rifles I have fired hundreds of cast rounds through with zero leading.

[leadchucker]

Hey guys would you pull down a rossi rio grande 30 30 the same way?

[smithywess]

The 1889 Marlin comes apart the same way with the exception the ejector is held in by a screw.

TGM

Some very early Marlin models of 1893 can also come with a similar screw in ejector. In such rifles the end of the screw tip appears on the left side of the receiver above the carrier screw. If you damage this old style ejector and can't replace it, or hand make another, the head of a suitable sized screw can be cut off and the threaded shank turned into the preexisting screw hole to act as a filler. The circular depression left on the inside of the receiver (where the screw head would have fitted) can be used to accept the removable newer style ejector and spring combination. The nubbin on the new ejector is the same diameter and thickness as the screw head you just cut off.

[NMLRA Guy]

RV Pilot76: That is an excellent reference link for slicking up an action

[NMLRA Guy]

Excellent link and info.

[Neo]

Thanks for a great article I going to check out the web site to smooth out my 1894 357

[wbrco]

Thanks for the excellent post. I won't be afraid to strip my 1894 .357 now!

[dragonrider]

In relation to what is above, would an original marlin carrier, in an 1894, be blued??? I seem to think that it would be simply because every thing else in there is blued. Am I wrong? The one in my gun right now is silver, actualy looks like a frosted boolit and it ain't doing well at all. I am getting some jamming on virtually every round I cycle and have read about the fix and it says replace the carrier, even gives the part # from Brownells. Any help is appreciated

[prs]

Referring back to deputy Al's first sentence in the #2 post above, I have never had one itty-bit of trouble in stripping a Winchester 1894 down to bare screws. On the other hand, getting it back together; that is another story. LOL

prs

[Nose Dive]

OK...OK...call me old.....call me stupid....call me 'old and stupid'...but there is a 'movie' or so.. pictures that show how to field strip an old Marlin 30/30 from the late 70s? Picture..step 1....picture...step 2....yadda...yadda...yadda??

Just got my brothers old 30/30.... from a closet from 25 years ago and i need to 'clean and inspect'....

thanks guys....

Nose Dive

Cheap, fast good. Kindly pick two.

[9.3X62AL]

I haven't looked for myself......but I can't help thinking that YouTube must have a number of such videos already in place. It is A LOT more complex a process to write out than it is to perform.

[Doc1]

Handy note: For basic field stripping and - especially - in the event of clearing hard jams, you will need to drop the lever. In the case of jams, the lever screw is under pressure and it's very easy to bugger the screw head. It is a worthwhile investment to spend $15 - $20 for an over-sized lever screw with a knurled rim. I know this is expensive for a single screw, but over time it will prove its worth many times over.

Best regards
Doc

[GregLaROCHE]

Don’t loose the ejector!

[Baltimoreed]

Don’t forget to put it back in either.

[MGySgt]

Don’t forget to put it back in either.

Been there, Done that, Got the T-Shirt

[LeftyDon]

Word of warning - early 1970's 1894's in 44 Mag have an ejector that is nearly impossible to buy and replace you lose it. A good gunsmith can make you a new one if you've got the bucks.