Marlin 1889 Lever gun chambered in 38-40 Winchester. This particular gun was manufactured in 1890.
The owner has had the rifle diagnosed as having a bad sear. Local gunsmith has not been able to find one and attempted to fabricate one without success.
He asked if I could recommend someone who has a lot of experience with them. I’ve got a couple ideas who to refer him to, but would appreciate if others with more experience with the old Marlins could give me any suggestions.
Have you tried looking for a sear from an 1894, 1895 or 1893 to see if they are close enough to possibly function? I think you'll be looking for a while for a part for a hundred and 30 year old firearm.
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I will forward that info to him. At least he will have a place to start. I just don't know much about Marlins at all.
These guys show it as normally carried but currently out of stock. https://cfnparts.com/index.php?route...egory&path=628
Wonder if Numrich is still around?
EBAY thats where I found a couple 1889 parts. Took a while to find them but then they were cheap too.
Every place I looked is out of stock. I have an 1889 carbine I could probably copy the sear.
Try this place: Bob's Gun Shop
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