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Death of the Marlin
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DrMike
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Ouch! I would think that Marlin/Remington has to be embarrassed by anything like this posted. I would think that they would want to rectify this matter. From a public relations standpoint, this one video cost them plenty. His video doesn't make me want to rush out and buy a Marlin. However, it fits with what is seen by the gunsmiths in the shop on an ongoing basis.
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Glad I have a Marlin!
JD338
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Oldtrader3
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Who was surprised this happened when Remington announced that some MBA was gutting Marlin alive for fun and profit!
I bought two Marlins in 2007; an 1895 and a .308MX. Both were finely finished and accurate rifles. I bought an 1895M NIB made in '08 and immediately sent it back for terrible fitted furniture. It was back to me in one month and was done right this time. I now also own an '06 1895G (slight problem with carrier) and five from the 1980s. The 1980s guns are, by far, the best I've owned. A shame they have descended so rapidly and likely will never again have the good reputation they once had.
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Many of the new ones are getting shipped back here in WY.
I have an older M336 35 Rem. It is beautiful, great blueing, runs very well. I also have the 1895G 45-70, it also works very well, the stock is pretty decently fixed to the metal. I also have another 444 Marlin, that was made in 09, it has been function tested and fired, and it shoots. Looks nice as well, but it is the last of them. I wanna say it was assembled in the Remington plant being it has a Marlin Barrel and a serial stamped on the receiver, not the tang.
It is ashame as Marlins were some of the best for the money you could get and they were usually very accurate. I have some groups out of my 45-70 that rival any of my bolt rifles..
It is ashame as Marlins were some of the best for the money you could get and they were usually very accurate. I have some groups out of my 45-70 that rival any of my bolt rifles..
SJB358":3lhv6ec9 said:
Same here scotty. We have older ones and even the one we bought our son last year all work very well.
Henry is making the 45/70 and we will soon have one, so I will let you know how it works out scotty. If I had the money I would buy one like A has--a Kilimanjaro--but alas the funds are not there. The Henry cost us approx 800 dollars.
Scotty, he also has a Browning BLR in 450 Caliber and has had no problem with it.
Oldtrader3
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It is almost as though Marlin was doomed in Post-industrial America. When Remington bought them, it seemed to me almost preordained that they could not let Marlin continue to make quality rifles for a competitive price. Within a couple years, they value engineered and MBA-downsized Marlin out of existance and destroyed all of their skilled capability to make an affordable and completely satisfactory product within their market niche.
I have owned 6 or 9 (maybe more?) Marlin rifles, mostly 336's, 1895's and 1894's over the years and always had at least one in the safe. For me this is a perfect illustration of a MBA-engineered business failure which did not have to happen. Marlin was the last of the original, industrial revolution Lever action rifles still being made by similar means and methods, in similar design and function since the 19th Century. It is a loss to this country's traditions to lose Marlin in the manner which it was done, despite contrary promises, by Remington management.
Not that it matters to Remington, but I will never buy another Remington product in my lifetime.
I have owned 6 or 9 (maybe more?) Marlin rifles, mostly 336's, 1895's and 1894's over the years and always had at least one in the safe. For me this is a perfect illustration of a MBA-engineered business failure which did not have to happen. Marlin was the last of the original, industrial revolution Lever action rifles still being made by similar means and methods, in similar design and function since the 19th Century. It is a loss to this country's traditions to lose Marlin in the manner which it was done, despite contrary promises, by Remington management.
Not that it matters to Remington, but I will never buy another Remington product in my lifetime.
alaska100":x9qe5lz6 said:
The Henry is a sharp rifle Sean. If I didn't have an excellent Guide Rifle in the rack, that is where my money would be. I have a BLR in 358 and it is another great rifle. Plus, Winchester is chambering the 450 Marlin as well. Another good option out there. Well, that and all the used rifles hanging around.
DrMike
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Used Marlins of earlier manufacture are growing somewhat rare in this area; they don't appear on used gun racks very often.
HeathSexton
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Mine are JM stamp and I am glad.
The serial number position was changed on Marlins before they made their move to Illion. There were never any .450s or .444s produced in Illion, all are Ct. builds. The .338ME is also a casualty in their newest brochure. I think the .338ME was the best idea for a lever gun to come down the pike in some time and it's a damn shame it's already gone. 
Scotty, there is another option. But the wait time and cost is not for everyone. When we moved up here, A told me that if i wanted something different, was willing to reload, was willing to wait, and was willing to pay twice the BLR cost that I should order a lever action from Wild West guns in Anchorage. Jerry has one but it is currently being used by a friend of theirs in Canada
Wild West makes a
457 magnum 350 gr @ 2200fps--3769 E
50 Alaskan 450 gr @ 2050 FPS---4200 E
take down models for the 457--$2300 and 50 Alaskan --$2800
( $500 less for non take down )
Delivery time --non take down--6 months and take down-- one year
I have not shot the 457 magnum, but the 50 alaskan is a beast!!
Also they are currently only making the large loop lever, as 95 % of their orders were orders for the large loop
Wild West makes a
457 magnum 350 gr @ 2200fps--3769 E
50 Alaskan 450 gr @ 2050 FPS---4200 E
take down models for the 457--$2300 and 50 Alaskan --$2800
( $500 less for non take down )
Delivery time --non take down--6 months and take down-- one year
I have not shot the 457 magnum, but the 50 alaskan is a beast!!
Also they are currently only making the large loop lever, as 95 % of their orders were orders for the large loop
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I have a friend that really likes Cimarron (sp ? ) lever action rifles and has two or three of them. one is a 45/70, not sure what the others are. Marlin may lose a market they have done well in for a long time
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The only issue with the Italian replicas is that they do not take 44000 psi.
