I have a 1894CS .357mag that I bought about 10 yrs ago and it ran good for a bit but then started jamming. Looking into it it was refered to as the Marlin jam due to one material being harder than the other and the wearing factor was throwing the timing off. So seeing what the problem was I called Marlin and asked them about it. They told me that I needed to send it to a gunsmith and I said they could just ship it and I would take care of it. After them arguing with me about it I got tired of there excuses and hung up. At that point I figured I would sell the gun. That was 8yrs ago fast forward to today. I figure I will give them one more shot so I call them this morning asking for the part I need and they tell me the part has to go to a FFL. I knew serial numbered parts such as sears and recievers but never heard of a bolt carrier having to go through a FFL. Called Numrich 5 minutes later got the part from them no problems no FFL. Marlin I used to like any more I am I am getting fed up with them.
Marlin what is going on with them?
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dalegribble
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they are now part of the company that took over remington and some other gun makers. from what i can see i'm glad i got my marlin 1895 long before the takeover. i don't think i'll be spending any money with the "new" company.
Marlin, as a separate entity, no longer really exists.
They're made now at the Remington facility in New York by new people on new machinery.
There is, or should be, no requirement to send action parts to an FFL, beyond some companies' internal policies to restrict certain parts to a GUNSMITH or warranty repair center.
I'd imagine the requirement in this case was to send what you were asking for more to a gunsmith than just an FFL.
A note on Numrich- you don't always get new parts from them. What you get may be worse than the one you already have.
Denis
They're made now at the Remington facility in New York by new people on new machinery.
There is, or should be, no requirement to send action parts to an FFL, beyond some companies' internal policies to restrict certain parts to a GUNSMITH or warranty repair center.
I'd imagine the requirement in this case was to send what you were asking for more to a gunsmith than just an FFL.
A note on Numrich- you don't always get new parts from them. What you get may be worse than the one you already have.
Denis
Many companies are reluctant to send you parts, especially if it requires disassembly of the gun or fitting of the part. They have no idea of the skill level you have to correclty replace the part and want no legal responsibility if you put it together wrong. If they send the part to a gunsmith with a FFL the responsibility for correct instillation is on him.
Ruger and some other companies are well known for good CS, but require you to send the gun to them for even minor repairs. They want to make sure the gun is safe. If you send in a Ruger with an aftermarket part such as a trigger, you will get it back with the aftermarket part replaced with factory whether you want or not.
Ruger and some other companies are well known for good CS, but require you to send the gun to them for even minor repairs. They want to make sure the gun is safe. If you send in a Ruger with an aftermarket part such as a trigger, you will get it back with the aftermarket part replaced with factory whether you want or not.
You definitely have a Remlin. It should be stamped REP not REM. They were manufactured in North Haven until March 31, 2011. Those that were made in North Haven were assembled by Remington using Marlin made parts. They have since been assembled by Remington with Remington made parts.
Sheikyourbootie
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Steer clear of Remlin. As far as your gun...it sounds like the carriage MIGHT need to be readjusted. First give it a deep cleaning and make sure it isn't trying to feed 2 simply from accumulated crap near the feed from the magazine trying to let in a second round..
Single Six
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I feel your pain. My first lever action was also my last. Specifically, it was a Marlin 1894SS, and it was about as reliable as a Democrat's promise. Sold it off, went back to my Mini-14, never looked back.
gaseousclay
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you'd think with all the Remlin complaints people would boycott anything and everything they make. I don't understand how a company like this can get away with selling so many defective firearms and still be in business
Rifleman1776
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My experience, Marlin was always junk.
whippoorwill
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Come on now Rifleman.... I've only had one Marlin lever, an 1894 Stainless .44 magnum. In truth, it did have some feeding issues. But to say Marlin was always junk is way off base.
Rifleman, I just read your post again. You said in your experience... I can accept that. In my experience, my one Marlin leveraction was junk as well. However, as a firearms maker, Marlin has had an enviable record over the years.
Rifleman, I just read your post again. You said in your experience... I can accept that. In my experience, my one Marlin leveraction was junk as well. However, as a firearms maker, Marlin has had an enviable record over the years.
whippoorwill
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Salmoneye, my LGS currently has a 93 in 30-30, serial numer 7XX. Any idea what a fair price for it would be in good condition?
Nope...I am not a collector, I only have an inherited piece...For questions like this, I defer to these guys, and I am betting they will want a bunch more info:
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-collectors/
I posted this a while ago elsewhere:
I won't embed due to size...Pic is from Granville, VT in 1914...
Far left crouching is my Uncle Frank...I have the Marlin 1893 he is holding...Original Marlin-Hepburn rear sight, and a Beech combination front...Half octagon, short mag...His brother Dan is far right standing (closest to deer)...Same rifle, bought together in 1912...I have his house, but the gun went to another nephew...My grandfather is the one sitting front with his rifle pointed up...Died in the early 40's so I never knew him, nor what happened to the rifle...
http://i50.tinypic.com/2jcyf0m.jpg
whippoorwill
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Cool photo!