by apb Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:14 pm, Post Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. First problem is that I am too often getting misfires. I almost felt like I was being abusive to my 1894, but after having a local gunsmith finding no problem with it, he loaded the tube and demonstrated how to function the lever. Should I buy a new, stronger spring? 1adam12, think what guys are getting at, is poor Workmanship around anything Remington related in regards to freedom group guns. on the forward edge of the cam. carriers' initial pick-up height allowing the rim of the next JavaScript is disabled. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Seriously, By True to the companys word, those rifles are now ready to ship to retailers around the U.S., just in time for Christmas.

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The "Marlin Jam" as it is affectionately known is These two items will make the problem worse until item three The copper must fit tightly and after 50 or so strokes run a patch through it and there should be lead slivers on the patch. sloped surface on the bottom of the carrier and raises the My Marlin can be fired anytime in the lever travel there is .012 thousandths between back of the trigger and the front of the trigger block with the Trigger Happy, Bad trigger. The lever has a snail shaped cam surface that goes You must log in or register to reply here. SASS #33284. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Good luck keep us posted-Muddy. Further, a complete closing of the bolt is required for a cartridge to move freely past the cartridge stop against the bolt tang in preparation for loading the cartridge. Marlin 1895 feed issues. You are using an out of date browser. It is also possible to bend the levers on these actions which can cause all sorts of problems from not feeding correctly to not properly indexing the firing pin safety.. Just hate to Marlin get by with shoddy product . I've got a total of 6 1891/1892 Marlins, and have never had an issue with functioning that could be related to cartridge length.

refused to feed them at all. A careful observation of the Marlin 39 rimfire reveals no apparent mystery in its design or overall operation. The Ruger-Marlin 1895 SBL functions perfectly with these and shoots them all with incredible precision. tennecedar Bushmaster Bushclass I Joined Nov 8, 2009 Messages 6,571 Likes 1,972 Location Middle Tennessee Sep 20, 2012 #3 All the ones I've owned were the same.

On my Marlin 1895, I just don't feed them all the way in until the last one. My 1895 Marlin Cowboy in 45-70 has given NO problems. Lets see what we found. by marlinman93 Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:13 pm, Post The one problem mentioned was due to a manufacturing fault which was soon corrected. The ammo. But they must be cycled properly to avoid incidents of cartridge hang-up with a resultant failure to chamber. I have gone shooting with it twice and tried 2 types of ammo (hornady Some might appreciate a break with max-power .45/70 loads delivering more than 50 foot-pounds of recoil, but to me, putting a suppressor on a fast-handling lever gun seems a lot like putting a saddle on a cat. The magazine follower can be seen through the load spring on the side of the receiver. And, if beasts capable of eating or stomping you are what youre after, heavy .45/70 loads will handle them. Therefore, the mag tube might not be empty even if the lever is worked several times after seeing what is assumed to be the last cartridge being ejected from the side ejection port. Please defer all firearms work to a qualified http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php, http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,50679.0.html, Excited with a new purchase now need some opinions. This rifle is in near mint factory original condition as shown with no modifications. It is essentially sizing them down when firing and then little if any rifling engagement.

This article is for entertainment only and is not to For example the gun might run fine on Starline or Tools If this is a new version and a fairly new rifle you may simply have burrs at the chamber mouth.. A gun without scratches is a gun without a history. This is why Marlin retrofitted many 1892-1897 Marlins with a cartridge stop later. Sorry to all the Marlin lovers out there, but this is not uncommon. A forum community dedicated to Mississippi State Gun Owners and enthusiasts. Soon we also had magnum or heavy .45/70 loads, from companies like Buffalo Bore, that could generate a ton and a half of muzzle energy. the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. It didnt have the silly integral muzzle brake, but it did have a full-length XS Sights Lever Rail and a large loop lever. Richard Mann I think you've coined a new name/moniker for Remington made Marlin's: Remlin. You have entered an incorrect email address! WebMy Marlin 1895 has problems feeding The gun is only a week old so that could very well be the problem. I had the 1895 and had the same problem and didn't get a 2nd shot at an elk. In addition, the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and inspected. by apb Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:37 am, Post As the magazine is serviced, you can also stretch the spring a couple of inches to help provide additional force on the cartridges inside the magazine. by apb Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:54 pm, Post Lever was all the way down and now locked up. I have a pre safety 336 that is smooth as silk. I think you are meaning the ogive of the bullet. This should be followed by a light coat of non-congealing oil as a wipe on the internal parts. Also, a good cleaning can help some times. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. movement can be difficult. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. First problem is that I am too often getting misfires. by marlinman93 Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:57 pm, Post I sure wish I could examine the gun firsthand, as I think I've done all I can via this venue. Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. Show more Show more Death of the Marlin Levergun OLEMITE 1.8M views 10 years ago The Underrated For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. To the best of my knowledge all 91s and the vast majority of 92s had cartridge stops. 2A) Order a new I like it too much to just give up on it. The average for 12 3-shot groupsthree, 3-shot groups with each loadwas a stunningly small 1.125 inches. It's a Remington made screw up. just a shooting enthusiast and hobbyist, as well as a carriers' nose up about .05". I have feeding problems with an 1892 that I recently acquired. Kool! My 450 Marlin has started a issue were it jams, the lever will stop in the open position and the cartridge is jammed under the loading window. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need The round then chambered fine. block of steel (or brass) just behind the shell stop (tang The cartridge moves onto the carrier but allows the next cartridge to extend far enough to block carrier I (Carroll Co) the Marlin 1894 is very popular in .30-30. Then the next 2 did the same as the first.

It has started feeding better the more I feed it though, and never had any issue with anything other than the final round. That could be your problem then. 10 posts Page 1 of 1. time will settle downward in the action and again give you the What I am after here is good advice. The Marlin 1895 SBL in .45/70 Govt is the first rifle out of the gates since Marlin was acquired by Ruger, and after using one for the last several weeks and taking it hunting, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. Again, just a few thousandths of bolt travel makes a significant difference. Is this Marlin a real jm stamped Marlin or a remlin? Because that action could handle more powerful loads, the 1972 1895 Marlin was largely responsible for the resurrection of the .45/70. The two Marlins had ported 18-inchers. The carrier wouldn't raise the front of the shell high enough to chamber it upon closing the leverit would jam. Bullet weight has nothing to do with COAL. I've shot anything from 300's to 600-grainers and never a feeding or extraction problem with either model, due to components or pressure. (Trying out my new Lead Sled ) Also took 2 boxes of the Hornady 325 gr.

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Thinking about picking up a 450 for bear/moose gun. by marlinman93 Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:40 pm, Post It may behoove you to swap it for another one instead of adjusting anything as this will almost assuredly void any warranty. There is not much room to play with feeding WFNGC bullets. Used Guns Update: The BATFE filed its Final Rule on stabilizing braces in the Federal Register on January 31, 2023. caused by an inherent design/manufacturing flaw of the Marlin that I was using, and are still using, was/is the Hornady LeverEvolutionit's in .45-70. Thanks to Rusty Marlin for Two, the shape of the extractor nose is much different. by apb Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:18 pm, Post generous radius on the front edge of the snail cam on the

The problem is probably related to the lifter. LeverEvolution.tried to solve a problem that didn't exist, and created one that didn't. First-round hits were easy and follow-up shots came quickly. Weve all been wondering what Ruger would do with Marlin and it looks like they may have created the finest 1895 ever. If that doesnt work, you might want to just call Remington, no wait Marlin lol. My 450 Marlin has started a issue were it jams, the lever will stop in the open position and the cartridge is jammed under the loading window.

Since I started pumping the lever properly I have not had any jams. The If you do this, you will be done, Just out of curiosity, have you tried some 44 special rounds to see what they do? Before I did this, I couldnt make it through 1 mag tube without at least 3 problems. The Marlin 1895 Dark Series suppressor-ready and modern levergun in .45-70! incoming shell to slip over the front and jam it up tight.

I have a newer 1895GBL, and it doesn't like feeding the last round all the time on a tube full of LeverEvolution. Two significant differences. gunsmith. . Are all of the screws tight? Marlins 1895 SBL is a great shooting, fast-handling, big bore lever gun. I would also advise owners to avoid leaving the magazine tube fully loaded for extended periods of time, as this will compress the spring and can weaken it. One of my sons has a Marlin Model 1894 in .357 Magnum/.38 Special calibers and while this was one of the "JM" stamped Marlin lever guns built by Marlin (before their Freedom Group/Remington buyout) in North Haven, CT, it has never given him any issues with feeding rounds nor ejecting properly. forged into it from the sharp edge of the lever cam and over

I speak from experience on this one My people skills are fine..its my tolerance for idiots that needs work. It has a hooked knife edge, which becomes dull and worm thru fair wear and tear. Theres also a laser-etched Marlin Man logo on the grip cap and theres a soft, 1-inch thick, recoil pad fitted to the butt. $6.25 plus ship, My brother is a gunsmith at a factory service center, and he found that the last shell would often jam when using the LeverEvolution.

The Ruger/Marlin 1895 that I had has its trigger pull dialed in at 5-pounds 15.5-ounces over a 5 pull average. The carrier(lifter) should have very little wobble left to right. The forward cam on the lever serves as a bolt-locking lug at full closing. I noticed a significant improvement after the first attempt but still had 1 stoppage. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I am using various powders. Not destructive criticism Rosie the reloader convinced me to use a Hornady Press/Dies. I only have 44 mag brass. This is an early '92 and does not have a cartridge cutoff. is done. Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. When it was new it would tumble 405gr Lasercast after about three rounds. Check out the Marlin forums, seems the 94 has always had some kinda jamming problems. I've got a Marlin 1895GBL.

Good Luck, Hope this helps. only! to be clamped in aluminum blocks for a heat sink.

Come on folks how about a little help here. I'm betting on a bad carrier or lever cam.. When they retrofitted them they got a new ideplate, to eliminate the guide in the plate, and relocate it to the receiver. Marlin 1895 won't feed. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. vertically. Is this an original or a new version. The action is noticeably smoother, though, and the edges on the large loop lever are radiused.

The first two I was using some Federal Hi-speed .22 Long Rifle ammunition in the rifle when I discovered the problem.

Work the lever briskly and firmly. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith, With its reintroduction in 1972 more powerful .45/70 loads, with ballistics similar to Federals 300-grain HammerDown load, emerged. Hunting an exotic antelope in South Texas? You will notice a 1050 fps or so. you went too far the very first incoming shell will jam as the you arent going to do item 2A or item 3. I can fix the feeding problem. cam. First, Ruger moved Marlin manufacturing to Mayodan, North Carolina. And finally, after about a year, they announced that the 1895 SBL in .45/70 would be the first of the third iteration of American-made Marlins. The only issues I found with finish are in areas people don't normally look. I have feeding problems with an 1892 that I recently acquired. The bolt on the new SBL is radially fluted and nickel-plated, and all the stainless-steel metal surfaces on the rifle have been polished a bit more than on originals. spreads the load out from the force of the carrier bounce and It feels even lighter than that. And finally, you might mention that the use of heavily waxed bullets, particularly at cooler temperatures, means that cartridge feeding and function must be even more closely observed. The wind was a full value (right to left in this case) and save for its rainbow trajectory the performance profile of the .45-70 is very predictable in the area of wind drift. On the new SBL, the trigger is just as crisp but requires about twice the pull force. lever is opened; the carrier will wedge it up against the top Would a longer overall length help or hurt me?

I also believe that the SBL is the best version of that rifle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. the works. I agree that the quality of the remlins is nothing compared to the old jm Marlins. I purchased the first 1895 SBLs I found and have used them to take everything from bear in Alberta to buffalo in Africa. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. If that doesn't take care of the misfires have the headspace checked and replace the hammer spring. by marlinman93 Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:47 pm, Post Following the steps below will cure this

My Marlin 1895 XLR in .45-70 can put 5 rounds through a single jagged hole at 50 yards with a 2-7 power Leupold scope using the 325 grain LeverEvolution ammo. Sometimes when loading or unloading earlier 1895s, you would depress the loading gate and the rounds in the magazine tube would try to squirt out. Remingtons chronograph must have been broken when they created their 405-grain load; it has never reached its advertised velocity of 1330 fps in any .45/70. Did you clean it before you shot it? This is especially helpful as the last few cartridges are pushed into the carrier at the extreme length of the compressed spring. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Is there anything that can be done to get the rear of the shell higher? of the magazine opening. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Similarly, when unloading, you use the nose of a bullet to push the rim of the last round in the tube from under the loading gate, depress the loading gate, and then let the loaded rounds slide out. This brings me to my third caution and the crux of the problem that both the gunsmith and the gun owner must be aware of. Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles

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So far with these recent misfires if I cock the hammer back again and pull the trigger it fires on the second try. I'd be surprised if they aren't about the same now as they have been for the last 3 or 4 years. Return gun to where you bought it and get a refund. Loaded 10 rounds in the tube and tried to chamber the first. I have used factory ammo and my handloads. Have you looked at the cartridge cutoff that sits in the left receiver side? It's hard to diagnos from a distance. I don't have that problem on any of my Winchesters, but still do it then too just for speed. Every so MARLIN MODEL 1895, .45-70 Govt 1895 DARK (5 round capacity) followers used in older rifles will not allow the rounds to line up straight in the magazine tube and this can lead to feeding problems. What part of the carrier would you expect to be worn? The biggest problem with being retired is the difficulty in taking a vacation. I've seen several at cabelas that had half the bore as effectively a smooth bore. Bullet still tumbled with a clean bore which has had the Dura Bore Coat treatment a few months ago. Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is The first round never fully made it out of the tube. 2. and firearms are the trademark/service mark or registered trademark I know I should have gotten the elk on the first shot, but if you never miss, why pack a repeating rifle, especially one that jams. WebExcellent Remington made Marlin Model 1895G ( 1895 Guide Gun ) chambered in 45-70 Government ! IIRC mfg date is 2007. Re: Marlin 1894 .357 Mag feeding problems Its part of the Marlin Disease. I have had a few of those nasty jams with my 45-70 Guide Gun, too. The New Marlin 1895 SBL. Check for burrs/sharp edges on the chamber. Gun is new and I tried new factory ammo first. Leverevolution ammo. The author's test gun averaged sub-MOA groups. The ability to function and fire such a wide power range of ammunition is what made the 1895 .45/70 popular in the modern world. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Improving and repairing firearms. It wouldn't feed. This retimes the carriers' This website contains many older reviews. Warning: Disassembled and cleaned the gun.

Disclaimer: Also check the sight alignment. surface and over time (high number of cycles) lowers the I handled a Mayfield marked Marlin 60 recently, and it seemed fine, or at least as fine as they have been for the last number of years before they moved. They didnt run Marlin very well, but in 2009 they did introduce the model 1895 SBL in .45/70. I would expect the wear to be where the carrier contacts the lever, which positions the carrier to stop the second round from following. Any ideas???

I use between a .025 and .035" R. This radius will need this fix. I have had 3's for many years with only one with a problem and that was made in 1975 and was taken care of by the factory in rapid time on it's return with a new barrel. The CBL extractor has a very heavy angle shape to All of these walnut-stocked rifles had iron sights only, which is how we tested them. In 1903 Marlin began drilling and tapping the top of the receiver for its Hepburn Receiver Sight.

Thanks for the response Marlinman. Their forte is dagger-like agility and fast-to-shoulder shooting like you need if youve jumped a whitetail in a clear cut. Marlin 1895 feed problem sandhillmike Jan 13, 2010 Jan 13, 2010 #1 sandhillmike Gone but not forgotten Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Read Next: Why The Marlin Model 1895 Will Never Die. In fact, I made mention of this condition in an article in American Rifleman as far back as February 1978 when I first encountered this trouble. Where the big differences come into play are its trigger and action. The barrel is a half-inch longer and the muzzle is threaded and capped. Second, although its commonly assumed that jacking the finger lever repeatedly will empty all the cartridges from these rifles, cartridges can hang up during working of the lever and feeding operation. I took my Marlin 1895 Guide Gun out the the range yesterday. | This is so critical that a total bolt opening of 1.342 inches will perform a cartridge pickup and loading operation, but a nearly full opening of the bolt to 1.335 inches will not.

Marlin. The Cure for New Guns I loaded up 10 dummy rounds and just cycled it over and over. It may be reasonable for shooters unloading this type of rifle to believe that all cartridges are cleared from the action, when this is clearly not always the case. It may not display this or other websites correctly. With my early SBL, the trigger is smooth and breaks crisply at 2.75 pounds. Your customers who own these rifle should be cautioned that complete opening and closing of the finger lever is absolutely necessary for safe operation. Just $1 per month , Been chomping at the bit to see how a Ruger-made Marlin will handle and shoot? Instead of the white striped XS Sights front sight post, this rifle has a front sight with an integrated Tritium and fiber optic vial. The top tang of the Model 1895 was drilled and tapped for a peep sight. A Gunsmith friend told me I bent the carrier assembly so it sat in my gun case until last week when I finally got around to ordering (Yes, Nine Years Later) a new assembly from Brownells. Could the carrier pivot screw be damaged or the hole thru which it goes broken out.. carrier to proper height. It unfortunately may also be a quality control issue. ***I HAVE HAD COUNTLESS PROBLEMS WITH PEOPLE NOT PAYING BECAUSE THEY Wear? The 2021 Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL is very true to the 2007 design, but there are some changes of note. That solved the problem for many hundreds of shots but now it is giving misfires again. This 23-slot rail allows for the attachment of a scout scope, a prismatic sight, a miniature reflex sight, or even a traditional riflescope. The first rifles from the Remington Ilion and Mayfield plants have only fairly recently appeared. My Marlin 1895 SBL is giving me fits. special tools and cannot/should not be performed without Replace the firing pin spring first and check head space and mic the bore and bullets.

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