Three things are required to fix the problem. $177.50. They are just meant to be racked hard. 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. ! When one operates a lever action, it should be operated with authority, robustly. The lowest model 1895 serial number was 131,180 - built Nov. 27, 1895. vertically. Post If you do this, you will be done, Problem The actual first smokeless/jacketed bullet cartridge offered in '94 was .25-35 WCF in 1895. Only one thing remains to make this a very functional rifle. Probably just stiff springs and rough surfaces loosening up. above. Hepburn and T.R. This hasnt been without notice at Marlin. Guess it's different on different guns. Marlin 60 & Marlin 795 Additional Notes: 3) Bend the by Nate Kiowa Jones Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:51 pm, Post This is a high-class place so act respectable. It's not the tube stopping the round for loading. The Details. A select few "Marlin Purists" keep blabbering about how the rack and pinion on BLR's can supposedly jack up, but I've yet to see one messed up, and I sure have seen a lot of jacked up Marlins though. This caused me great concernespecially since this was not the first time Id encountered this problem. We discuss most anything here politely. They are still being made, and thats a good thing.Additional Reading:Marlin Model 1895: The Ultimate Guide Gun Turnbull Releases Color Casehardened Finish Marlin 1895. I made a dummy round to see how it cycles before making a bunch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. notch. slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged This article is for entertainment only and is not to Marlin Jam. A 16 1/2" barreled Trapper model has upgraded features like a 5-shot magazine, Wild West Guns Big Loop lever, synthetic stock and a Skinner peep sight. I'm going to try to get into WWG in the morning to see if they can take a look at it. I went to WWG today and Ken and The Kid hooked me up. As an interesting side note, .38 wadcutters feed just fine in the little Marlin. I thought this original might have been the ejector, so I replaced it with the WWG bear proof ejector. special tools and cannot/should not be performed without Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. I have a Marlin XLR 1895 and have shot the Leverevolution ammo with no problems. Jamming on the lifter in 1895s, 93s, and 94s. initial pick up height to let one round in and keep the rest For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Every time the lever is cycled the carrier bounces Here is one A Look Back gun that wont require you to scour pawn shops, gun shows or yard sales in order to find one. After loading the magazine with one shell, it will cycle every time. I would at least call them and talk about your problem with them. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For whatever reason, the Model 1895 never really caught on. The next 3 or 4 rounds chambered properly. With new guns (less than 50 cycles) you can generally get away 24k Gold plated! Says it will chamber, shoot, and extract fine. This is actually going to be parallel to the floor. Food Plots & Feeding . It cycled the rounds very smoothly and I don't recall ever having a jam. Read the first post, you send a modified rifle back to the manufacturer and your going to eat it. Truckee Meadows. A subreddit for those that love Levers, and things that go bang, together. This If by vancelw Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:17 pm, Post The front sight was changed to a ramp type with a Wide-Scan hood. You can expect the same time-honored design as the traditional 1895, combined with Ruger's trusted reputation for producing high-quality, reliable firearms. Marlin 1894 cowboy. Don't ask me why they didn't test this BEFORE coming out with the ammo. Today while out practicing I took out my Marlin 1895 lever gun in 45-70.. The follower may be at fault here, it's hard to say without examining the rifle. been carefully worked up using established guidelines and Caliber is .45-70. Again, this article is for entertainment purposes These featured a saddle ringMarlin called it a sling ringon the left side of the receiver. You will notice a Short and with a somewhat pugnacious look sporting an 18 1/2" barrel, it also has a ventilated rubber recoil pad on the back end. This snail shaped cam rides on a Fast & Free shipping on many items! These will have a "REP" proof mark on the right side of the barrel. Scored a Winchester Centennial '66 Rifle! This is one of the most common feeding issues you will see with the 1895, but will work with the 336 also! SHOP MARLIN MODEL 1895 SBL USED. by jkbrea Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:59 pm, Post I then worked the lever five times but only four cartridges were ejected. We are proud of our Products, Facility and Our People! I noticed, however, on Hornady's site that it could be the factory magazine follower doesn't like it: NOTE: The innovative LEVERevolution FTX and MonoFlex bullet designs may require a newer magazine follower to provide best possible functioning of the last round out of the magazine in certain guns. Now my favorate rifle of all time. Cut checkering appeared in 1994. Replace if needed. The Here are some more pics for reference. the third bullet (200 yds ) drilled a rib on the near side, and made a 3" hole through a rib on the off side. Never has offered to jam again. The carrier is old, flat (no "U-shaped" guide on the front like some), but appears to be for a .45-90 - which is good news to me. The Marlin 1895 guide gun feed issue. Marlin brand was sold to Ruger in 2020. Gunsmith Articles. The Tavor 7 not only adds a harder-hitting, .30-cal. I think after asking me he did some research of his own and found the same answer. When you cycle the action on that rifle do it very matter of factly, with no hesitating or trying to be easy or quiet. When I attempt to load a round, the lever is stuck open again. I have "cheated" 2 rounds into the tube by wiggling the action while loading. Iconic Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle designed in 1948 by L.L. Any loads I have had this proble. hi bushman; i have had very good results with hornady leverevolution ammunition.having taken 3 elk with 3 shots. Lever was all the way down and now locked up. The problem will go away if used properly. There is a supposed flaw in design, due to wear on the carrier. They are sending me a shipping label to send it back, but also said to try some other ammo. surface and over time (high number of cycles) lowers the Posts: 132. The first rifles were chambered in .38-56, .40-65, .40-82, .45-70 & the .45-90. This sounds like an OAL problem. Steve Young aka Nate Kiowa Jones Sass# 6765. Loading two shells into the magazine will often, but not always, result in a jam where the carrier cannot rise. BigAl, I was not aware wwg had more than the trigger and bear proof ejector, and lever, for the action. generous radius on the front edge of the snail cam on the I also love the side loader on the Marlin as compared to Henry's more cumbersome tube feed. A complete opening of the bolt via the finger lever is required for entry of a cartridge into the carrier for loading. Thanks to Rusty Marlin for With manipulation of the Marlins finger lever, its possible to work the lever just enough to cock the hammer and extract and eject a cartridge; but unless the lever is fully opened and an audible click is heard releasing a new cartridge into the carrier, a new shell wont be chambered. The rifle cycles fine when no rounds are in the magazine. If you do this, you will be done, otherwise, read on. Co-worker told me he has a new-to-him Marlin 1895 .45-70 rifle. I think they probably do that for people that wear gloves? Sometimes it may be just different ammo such as Lever E IN 45-70 which is causing a feeding issue. At the time it was the most powerful blackpowder cartridge. Physically had to force the round out of the tube (took quite a bit of persuasion). rifle. Just 18,000 rifles were made during its 22-year run. Hepburn was employed by Marlin after his previous employer, Remington, was forced into receivership. A severely weakened, damaged, or broken spring should be replaced. 1) Put a the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. The . carrier to proper height. Or use a proven dry lube. Experience is a wonderful thing - It lets you recognize a mistake, when you make it again. The gunsmithing required to solve this problem is about as simple as it gets. Click here to purchase a CD with this and all Kitchen Table be used in lieu of a qualified gunsmith. Thanks! When the classic .38 wadcutter Lyman 358495 over 3.0 grains of Bullseye was test fired, it printed a 1 1/8" 5-shot group at 25 yards at 894 fps, and cycled just fine. 44 and marlin 45-70 all getting a Rem. Later it would also be chambered in .45-90 and .33 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) cartridges. Perhaps the introduction of bolt-action rifles and their high-velocity bottlenecked cartridges overshadowed the Marlin lever-gun. Hangs up about half way down the carrier. Re: Marlin Feeding Problem - 444 caliber. Food Plots & Feeding Feed/Attractants/Minerals . Good Luck, Hope this helps. In most cases, the round is 3/4 of the way still in the magazine tube. Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo? The parts listed in this section are specific to the Marlin rifles made post 2009. otherwise, read on 2) Grind the Marlin 1895 won't feed. Cartridges that originated in U.S. military arms have always enjoyed a great deal of popularity. I had loaded 10 rounds into the magazine and fired five. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Use of our website(s) implies understanding of our content disclaimer and privacy policy. The Marlin 1894 fits that description wonderfully, so we just had to take it out for some testing. I fired Remington 405grn loads and Hornady Leverevolution through it without fail or hiccup. Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. I can personally attest to its welcome, as I used my 1895GS on a black bear hunt about 12 years ago. These things usually smooth out with more use as well. special tools. Nonetheless, the Model 1895 was a solidly built and accurate rifle. (2.) Has anyone else had this problem? I repeatedly worked the lever, but the fifth cartridge was not loaded or ejected. The new Marlin model 1895 is named after the original rifle produced from 1895 to 1915. the new 1895 is built upon the newer Model 336 action. these loads, or use or misuse of this article. Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. . tinkerer. I do not think the rigger is the problem, and I do not like the loop lever. A complete opening of the bolt via the finger lever is required for entry of a cartridge into the carrier for loading. Hepburn secured some 20 patents during his 30-year career at Marlin.The Model 1895 was chambered in a variety of large-bore black powder cartridges of the day, including the .38-56, .40-65, .40-82 and the .45-70. However, this set up was expensive to make with several costly machining operations needed to make the rifle. I For example the gun might run fine on Starline or . problem FOREVER. Even took two elk with it. Variants of the 1895 included a short Guide Gun (also in .450 Marlin) and a Cowboy with a long octagon barrel. I also had older 44 Mag 94's and was able to get them to feed 300 grain loads by beveling the feed ramp and lower chamber just a tad. of their respective manufacturers. As you learned the first time, you cannot go wrong with a Marlin M1895. The Cure for New Guns The Marlin 1895, now offered by Ruger, is a major step forward in lever-action rifle construction and performance. article explains work that I performed to my guns without forged into it from the sharp edge of the lever cam and over If It may not display this or other websites correctly. The screw holds the loading gate in place. The even older .45-70 retains a somewhat smaller but equally devoted following. carrier and to block the next incoming round from jamming up time will settle downward in the action and again give you the I know a couple of guys who just returned from Africa using 1895s, and they seemed quite satisfied. only a temporary fix at best. I know they perform action job, but I would prefer to find out the problem before I decide to have an action job done. The 1895 requires a solid tug to get the action open, followed by a strong pull to get it back started home again, and there are a couple of little hitches along the way. on the gun shows it was made in 1972. All three of my new Marlin lever guns are top notch right out of the box. However, it jams with pretty good dependability. by vancelw Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:36 pm, Post I've felt this with every factory Marlin of the modern age, no matter who owned the company. one of the frist things i need is a inner magazine tube for it since . About every 2nd or 3rd round will not come completely out of the mag tube. A pistol-grip stock and micro-groove rifling came next. Accuracy was impressive to me with the ghost ring sight picture. The LRs are very accurate in my 1895SS, have only shot them sinlge shot to check the accuracy. by vancelw Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:22 pm, Post First, with any exposed-hammer-style rifle, whether its cocked on action-opening or by thumb, careful practice must be followed in letting the hammer down to the safe position on a loaded chamber. Jul 1, 2007 #1 I am having a feeding problem with my guide gun. 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. Yes there was a period of time during the transition where there were production problems and some rumors of the Marlin employees who didn't chose to move to the new plant doing less than quality work before the old plant was shut down out of spite. 14,747. A couple of years ago, I purchased brand new Marlin model 1894 lever gun in .44rem mag. Leverevolution ammo. One of these is caused by a new or stiff extractor which has not been broken in. (Troubleshooting) by "American Gunsmith"; Sports, sporting goods and toys industry Sport, sporting goods and toys industry Rifles Maintenance and repair . cam. Re: Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo. that hangs down in front) and tap the head "up". Tried it out for the first time, and Im not sure if one Marlin 1895 SBL, planning to get a scope if Im a With so many people showing off their gorgeous heirlooms marlin .357 , Henry. you arent going to do item 2A or item 3. I have an old (1899 vintage) 1895 Marlin. ? bend method described below. Thanks, guys. Your customers who own these rifle should be cautioned that complete opening and closing of the finger lever is absolutely necessary for safe operation. Joined Apr 25, 2006 Messages 216 Reaction score 1. You probably have an odd piece of brass or two in your All content is 2006-2015 Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but they can also be installed by our . Improvements in the Model 336 include a bolt made from round stock, an improved extractor made from spring steel, a window in the right side of the receiver for ejection and single-cartridge loading and a corresponding round hole in the rear of the receiver to accommodate bolt travel. We deliver to over 1,300 establishments in Collier County and southern Lee County. You must log in or register to reply here. Marlin 1895 45-70 Wood Stock Set. . The Model 36as it became knownretained the square-like bolt of the Model 1889 and 1893 models. Is anyone familiar with it? Problem seems to be getting more and more infrequent as I use it. Disclaimer: Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is 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. I wanted to get the upgraded extractor and follower anyway. The Marlin 1895 is plenty capable for those big game hunts. Same as the buzzards. . He brought with him an excellent reputation both as a competitive marksman and a rifle designer. Following the steps below will cure this The primary difference is in barrel length; where the SBL has a 19.1-inch barrel, the Trapper's barrel is 3 inches shorter. On several occasions, customers have brought me these rifles after discovering a cartridge hang-up after clearing the rifle by repeatedly working the finger lever. Finally, there is an 1895SBL made in stainless with an 18 1/2" barrel, full-length, 6-shot magazine, a laminated stock and the Wild West Guns Big Loop lever. Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. I will post what was found. Marlin's modern Model 1895 has been chambered in .45-70 Gov't since its introduction in 1972. I speak from experience on this one My people skills are fine..its my tolerance for idiots that needs work. Didnt clean it right out of the box but ill try that when i get home form work and see if it fixes it. For its 25th Anniversary in 2023, Ergo Grips is celebrating throughout the year by holding giveaways, hosting special sales and offering a limited-edition Anniversary Grip. The first two Use the heat and By Sedalia Dave, September 20, 2014 in SASS Wire. Also, a good cleaning can help some times. The 336 action do not suffer from this proble. . lever is opened; the carrier will wedge it up against the top Did you clean it before you shot it? New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? The one I used was from Wild West Guns, but I think Marlin makes one for use with the Hornady gummy tipped bullets. And, like the 1895 SBL, it's also chambered for the .45-70 Government. is done. the assistance of a qualified gunsmith. I bought mine in 2019 and it is a beautiful 1895 Cowboy action model! If I pushed it forward and down it would lay down on the ramp and . The . I have a newer 1895GBL, and it doesn't like feeding the last round all the time on a tube full of LeverEvolution. The Beauty Underneath. you went too far the very first incoming shell will jam as the It originally featured a color casehardened receiver, though a blue receiver was available at no extra cost. few and now its by eye. Along with the curved grip, the lever was changed to a round configuration. Snow Eliminating Cracked Wood One frequent complaint about the Remington-made Marlins was that the stocks would chip and crack where they came in contact with the receiver. Winchester but lock up tight on R-P. R-Ps are slightly smaller just a shooting enthusiast and hobbyist, as well as a Various manufacturing teething problems, combined with more than a few hiccups in the quality control department, did no favours for the gun's reputation. It also has a new magazine tube and miscellaneous other parts. 2. The infamous Marlin jam problem is with the 1894 action. In addition, the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and inspected. I think I would put the rifle back into its original factory configuration then send it to Marlin. The new carrier will get a notch But I can tell you this, the case didn't stay horizontal on the feed ramp. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. The biggest problem with being retired is the difficulty in taking a vacation. This firearm has the rare distinction of being two separate and different rifles with the same model number. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. check out the. carrier in a large bench vice so the pivot hole axis runs I don't remember mine ever doing it, either, although I have only put a few hundred rounds through it, so far. by Brent Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:05 am. lever. John B. This should be followed by a light coat of non-congealing oil as a wipe on the internal parts. You must log in or register to reply here. 2006 - 2022 BPS . This newer Model 1895 came with a 22" barrel, a four-shot half-magazine, a straight stock with a slightly curved hard rubber buttplate and Marlins squared finger lever. Oh well, thats progress. For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah. According to Larry Keane, senior vice president and general counsel of Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles, Drop-In Glock Triggers: Apex, OverWatch, Timney Compared, New Shooters Guide: Barrel Twist Rate is Crucial to Shooting Accuracy, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. collection. He says he ordered some Hornady Leverevolution ammo and has had problems with it cycling from the magazine to the chamber. by Old Savage Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:15 pm, Post shiny line will form but it wont be a notch like before. Mag. 2nd it drops it but doesn't lift it at all to put it in the chamber. If that doesnt work, you might want to just call Remington, no wait Marlin lol. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I've taken it down many times, looked for a problem, and bent the cartridge stop on the magazine for better contact, but I'm not seeing the problem. Its a tad heavier than the other 1895s at 8 lbs., but if you want it all you have to pay the price. Then in 1902, Winchester did an odd thing they simply necked up the .30-30 case to take 0.321 jacketed bullets and called it .32 Winchester Special . Never a glitch. The Model 36 had a 12-year run and was redesigned into the Model336 in 1948. NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Whats With New Jerseys Abysmal 2022 Black Bear Harvest? With a 26" barrel, the overall length of the Model 1895 was 35 1/2". The first round never fully made it out of the tube. The lever is stuck open when I cycle to load a round. My 1895's have always been smooth though. Show more Show more Marlin 336CS - Misfire solution ? chambering to IWIs bullpup lineup, it builds on the experience gained with the original Tavor rifles, resulting in a highly refined and original design in its own right. At first glance, the uninitiated might think that there's nothing new to see with this Marlin 1895 SBL. Quick-detachable swivels and a sling were added to finish out the rifle. If you try to work it gently it will jam. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. A careful observation of the Marlin 39 rimfire reveals no apparent mystery in its design or overall operation. Our rich tradition, with a heritage stretching back to the Model 1881, our first centerfire; and the Model 1891, our first rimfire rifle. by SFRanger7GP Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:53 pm, Post The round then chambered fine. On the surface, it looks pretty much the same. You have entered an incorrect email address! I have removed the lever, removed the cartridge 3/4 of the way in the magazine . the bullet was under the hide. Not only didn't feed but locked the gun up something fierce. It is best to take the rifle into WWG. SASS #33284. ? This time, however, the big rifle was based entirely within the Model 336 family of receivers. Before we get into the causes and cures of feeding problems on the tube-fed Marlin rimfires, I should start with a few cautions. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. 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. Many woods hunters especially found that high-velocity, scope-sighted rifles were more of a hassle than an asset in their hunting grounds. I admit that I am new to the lever action world, but for the life of me I can't get the thing to take a round. Glad you got this running. I gave up trying after the first by Streetstar Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:23 am, Post The screws need lok-tite too. More times than not it gets stuck half way out of the tube and jams the action. A 44 Mag levergun is very handy and will do anything you need. The only modification to the gun was the sights. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need I am loading this will black powder and a paper patched bullet. bouncing forges a notch into the bottom of the carriers' slide The action was a little tight at first but has gotten butter smooth after a few hundred rounds. This will free the hammer spring 5) Remove hammer pivot screw, bottom trigger plate screw and side support screws to free the trigger plate from the receiver. Like everyone else, Marlin was struggling to survive The Depression. Many of you will Both Sierra and Speer makes nice bullets and they work well at moderate velocities. The Marlin 1895 Cowboy has true cowboy aesthetics for the hunter who appreciates a lever rifle or the cowboy action shooter. Disassembly and cleaning of the magazine tube, spring, and plunger will usually do the trick. . It wouldn't feed. Marlin 1895 45-70 feed jam Marlin 1895 45-70 feed jam. The forward most edge of this I had read Marlin had. Could be that it just needs some lube or something, but if youve only had it for a week maybe call the dealer/manufacturer and see if theres anything they can do for you. Problem with Marlin 1895 magazine feeding, http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/=Phat+Man+Mike, Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to Check the screws to make sure they are tight (I have two Marlins and the screws back out on both all the time). USED. However it was often enough to make me consider them to be unreliable for feeding. The trigger pull was more than adequate, with a bit of take up, breaking just under five pounds with minimal overtravel. Edward's correct. Carbine versions of this early 1895 are very rare. i am having some problems with it and hope that one or more of you might be able to help me get this old guy working right again. After purchasing another (larger) gunsmithing screwdriver set and securing the fasteners, I took it to the range to put holes in paper. The problem is NOT ammo specific. . 336CS. Lafayette. 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