Marlins?

[Hoosiermadness317]

Does anyone have experience with marlin rifles. I used one this past deer season and I fell in love with it. I’ve seen cool “space cowboy” builds with metal hand rails. Who’s got one they wouldn’t mind sharing a picture of

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have a 44mag Marlin. Love it. Such a sweet gun
It's not a space cowboy and no one called Maurice.

 

[Hoosiermadness317]

Awesome to hear I just killed my first buck with my buddies marlin 44 I’m in love with the lever action

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Haven't taken a deer yet with it. But I love shooting it.

 

[Mongo59]

Word is Ruger bought the rights for Marlin out of the Remington failure. It would seem they are planning on making a run at Henry...

 

[1nderbeard]

JM marlins are great. More recent marlins are good. Some of the finishing touches have lost a step. I'm interested to see what Ruger does with the line.
I have a JM 357 1894c. It was the first firearm I ever owned, gifted by my late aunt. Still an amazing shooter. I also have a newer 336 in 30-30. Shoots fine, but the action and finish are no where near the JM stamped.

 

[drillsgt]

JM marlins are great. More recent marlins are good. Some of the finishing touches have lost a step. I'm interested to see what Ruger does with the line.
I have a JM 357 1894c. It was the first firearm I ever owned, gifted by my late aunt. Still an amazing shooter. I also have a newer 336 in 30-30. Shoots fine, but the action and finish are no where near the JM stamped.

I've had many late mfg Marlins, 336's and 1894's that I thought were much nicer than JM's. I think much like older Colts that Marlin rifles are now going to be over romanticized into something they never were. They were always just a working man's rifle made for the masses, as of 2008 they had made over 30 million of them.

 

[gregkl]

I have a 336SC in .35 Remington from my dad. It has the two-thirds length tube. It's old(1953) and very nice. Based on handling newer ones, for me, they are not over romanticized. It has great walnut wood on them, smooth action and it is sans the cross bolt safety.

I would love to load up some rounds with 158 grain .357 rounds loaded down some just to shoot for fun.

 

[Ithaca45]

I have an 1894 in 44, 336 in 35 Rem., 1895 in 45/70, and 57M in 22 Mag. The newest one was made in 2006 so all are JM models. I like them all and I do hope Ruger carries on the tradition.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Hi. My name's DeadeyeChrista'sdad and I'm a Marlinaholic.
I have a few.
I can stop any time I want!
I don't have a problem! You have a problem!
Just one for the road...
Pix when I'm not at work.

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I have a straight stock 336 in 35 Rem, an 1895 in 45-70, and a MR 7 in 3006. All JMs and all shooters.

 

[snapping turtle]

I have seen the tactical lever action rifles. Not a fan. I do like the trapper versions. I do like the Wild West co pilot.
Been collecting lever actions for many years. My collection is small but well picked.
like others I am a marlinaholic but there are others that are fine examples of lever actions.

 

[Yamadog35]

My 1894 CST (.357) is a fun suppressed plinker.

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[fullmetaljesus]

I have seen the tactical lever action rifles. Not a fan. I do like the trapper versions. I do like the Wild West co pilot.
Been collecting lever actions for many years. My collection is small but well picked.
like others I am a marlinaholic but there are others that are fine examples of lever actions.

What's a trapper version look like?

 

[Tryin']

What's a trapper version look like?

Not true all of the time, but most of the time it means short and stainless with a big loop. I REALLY want a takedown in 45-70 Govt.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I do love a big loop, I wish I could find one for my marlin.

 

[bocefus78]

I do love a big loop, I wish I could find one for my marlin.

wildwestguns.com

I highly suggest their happy trigger kit also.

 

[snapping turtle]

.Trapper versions normally have 16.25 inch barrels and straight stocks. Short rifles a trapper might have carried in the past along with a trapper basket .
I also prefer straight buttstock models to pistol grip more a look than function. Big loops not so much as some are much to large but a loop big enough for large glove on one would be a nice add. The loop on yamadog35’s is about perfect size and chuck conners one from the rifleman is to big.
everyone has something they like for whatever reason they please. Want to tactical out a lever have at it. Just please don’t cut up and tactical out a true pre 1964 win 92 or a waffle top Marin 336. Pm me first and I am sure we can work out something nice to customize out and save the classics non m loc railed with lasers and Bluetooth speakers attached.

 

[Gabriel]

I want Bluetooth on my 1894.

 

[Wa22ioR]

I have wanted a Marlin 1895SBL, but prices have really skyrocketed 2.5-3x their original cost. Looks like I will just have to wait to fulfill my desires for a Jurassic Park slayer. Hopefully Ruger keeps the model around and does some good work with the brand.