I have an opportunity to purchase a Marlin 1895. It is brand new in the box. Nothing wrong with it, no marks or anything. Never been shot. Sling studs are there, tapped for scope bases, your run of the mill Marlin lever gun.
What I'm wondering is what is the quality of a Marlin these days ? I assume it's a decent rifle, but is that wrong ? Can someone tell me the good and the bad. It is 45-70 obviously a big bore. Advantages, disadvantages ? I do reload so ammo cost isn't a huge concern.
I do not need another lever gun, but need is a harsh word. My experience with levers are with a Winchester 94 as well as a Henry that I own. The rifle is ~$600 list, and Gander just had them on sale for $525 after you send in the $50 rebate. I can get this one for substantially under that.
-Jeff
What I'm wondering is what is the quality of a Marlin these days ? I assume it's a decent rifle, but is that wrong ? Can someone tell me the good and the bad. It is 45-70 obviously a big bore. Advantages, disadvantages ? I do reload so ammo cost isn't a huge concern.
I do not need another lever gun, but need is a harsh word. My experience with levers are with a Winchester 94 as well as a Henry that I own. The rifle is ~$600 list, and Gander just had them on sale for $525 after you send in the $50 rebate. I can get this one for substantially under that.
-Jeff