Current Marlin Lever Actions – Remington/Marlin

[iMigraine]

[Sosoomi]

My son and I shoot the Rossi lever guns, he is 6'5" and I am 6'4". They are carbines so naturally shorter pull but not much different from an AR,SKS, or AK...you just adapt to it...

If you remove the buckhorn rear sight most barrels are drilled and tapped to receive a rail on which you can mount a Scout Scope....I am in the process of doing just that on one of my carbines ....looking forward to trying it out!

[golfish]

OP, are you comparing a Winchester 92 carbine to a Rossi 92 carbine? Maybe the rifle model 92 might fit you better then the carbine..

[scarville]

I have two "Remlins" -- a 336 and an 1895. Neither is exactly junk but both tend strongly in that direction. It will take some convincing for me to risk buying another one.

This is a sore spot with me since I love lever guns and especially the Marlins. That Remington took such a fine piece of design and workmanship then turned it into something barely this side of absolute junk is as close to a mortal sin as I'd ever want to get.

[MongooseV8]

I special ordered one last year and had to return it. It was really really bad. Sights were clocked at about 11 o'clock, stock was badly chipped and terrible quality, crunchy lever cycle and trigger, rough machine/tool marks everywhere, very sharp edges, oh yes and there was no rifling in the barrel. Thats right. No rifling.

But I have seen a few pictures of recent dated rifles that appear to be better. You might get lucky and find a decent rifle, but know that is the exception. Dont let anyone tell you Remington has things up to Marlin standards. They likely never will.

[jdmacl]

Lever action rifles tend to be small by their very nature; you're not going to get away from that.

I can't speak for the Marlin 1894 (their only .357 gun), but I have a relatively new 336 and I've been very pleased with it. The finish and action are very nice and it shoots great!

[iMigraine]

OP, are you comparing a Winchester 92 carbine to a Rossi 92 carbine? Maybe the rifle model 92 might fit you better then the carbine..

My buddy has a Rossi 92. My LGS had a Winchester chambered in .357 but I didn't look at the model. I just gazed at the $1100 price tag and winced at bit. Since Winchesters eject top side out and didn't think it would be suitable for a scope sometime down the road.

[iMigraine]

My son and I shoot the Rossi lever guns, he is 6'5" and I am 6'4". They are carbines so naturally shorter pull but not much different from an AR,SKS, or AK...you just adapt to it...

If you remove the buckhorn rear sight most barrels are drilled and tapped to receive a rail on which you can mount a Scout Scope....I am in the process of doing just that on one of my carbines ....looking forward to trying it out!

I have a Russian SKS that I bought back in 1990 for $110. I replaced the original stock with a Butler Creek synthetic stock. Now I learned that I de-valued it significantly but I love that rifle too much to ever sell it and it shoots and feels like a dream! Maybe I have Neanderthal arms?

Those buckhorn sights turn me off but if you can replace them with peep sights than all would be fine.

[iMigraine]

I special ordered one last year and had to return it. It was really really bad. Sights were clocked at about 11 o'clock, stock was badly chipped and terrible quality, crunchy lever cycle and trigger, rough machine/tool marks everywhere, very sharp edges, oh yes and there was no rifling in the barrel. Thats right. No rifling.

But I have seen a few pictures of recent dated rifles that appear to be better. You might get lucky and find a decent rifle, but know that is the exception. Dont let anyone tell you Remington has things up to Marlin standards. They likely never will.

Mongoose & Scarville's comments scares me! I would hope after six years since being acquired the Remington would get their ***** together. This leaves little hope in buying a new Marlin.

I'm thinking I'll have to see if I can get lucky and get a pre-Rem Marlin or find a different style Rossi then the ubiquitous 92 model. On another site, they mentioned that the Rossi's with 20" barrels had longer stocks than the 16" or 18" models. Might have to see if Big 5 or another LGS carries anything other than 92.

Apparently Ruger is doing a customer survey on what they should produce next. Lever action was included too.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7L37GZV

[Jimmybacon43]

Mongoose & Scarville's comments scares me! I would hope after six years since being acquired the Remington would get their ***** together. This leaves little hope in buying a new Marlin.

I'm thinking I'll have to see if I can get lucky and get a pre-Rem Marlin or find a different style Rossi then the ubiquitous 92 model. On another site, they mentioned that the Rossi's with 20" barrels had longer stocks than the 16" or 18" models. Might have to see if Big 5 or another LGS carries anything other than 92.

Apparently Ruger is doing a customer survey on what they should produce next. Lever action was included too.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7L37GZV

Interesting survey. I checked the boxes for lever action rifle, semi-auto .357/44, and pump action shotgun.

[cannon]

Bought a used 357 Marlin that was a year old.

Lever was a bit gravely but fit and finish was fine for a plain jane model. Took it to American Gun Works in Glendale and had the gunsmith Willy Clark smooth it out. He brought the greatness of the design and action out.

Rifle is now a joy to shoot. Smooth and reliable. Rifle was always accurate.

Well worth it to me to take this route instead of getting another brand or top ejecting rifle.

[Viper49]

Lever Action

I got a Rem Marlin 1895G from Sportmans Warehouse and the fix and finish are pretty good and here are some other comment on the Rem Marlin

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=936385

[quiet shooter]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=330306&stc=1&d=1401817854

I recently picked up a new Remlin 336y.........other than laminate....action works perfectly, sights lined up, screws intact, trigger decent and shoots straight.........no complaints for $375 before dros and tax.

[Darto]

OP was looking at .357 levers. Don't forget the Henry. Higher cost than Rossi or Marlin, cheaper than Winchester. Best customer service in the business. American made.

I own 1 Rossi, 1 Henry, 1 Winchester (none are .357). Not a problem with any of them.

I think one of the very best levers would be a used Marlin that says JM on the barrel, especially if you are going to scope it.

[rromeo]

I would love to find an older Marlin .357 mag, but until I do, the Rossi carbine will suffice. I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone right now. The steel butt plate leaves a mark after 100 rounds or so, and the LOP is a tad short for me. I bought a random recoil pad on eBay, that I'll form to the crescent and affix.

At this point in production, I would most likely give a Remlin a chance if I ever see one.