Kendal Black
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Anyway, Cooldill! I apologize for the digression of antiquated historians. The Marlin is a better design in this way too: When you move production you do not have to double the price. Ah, so.
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CraigC
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Seems to me that the Winchester price doubled because the quality doubled.
Also, the JMB designs including the 1892, 1894 and 1886 are head and shoulders above any comparable Marlin.
Also, the JMB designs including the 1892, 1894 and 1886 are head and shoulders above any comparable Marlin.
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Or the production was limited (1886 in particular) ...either way I am with you in feeling that it is a duty and obligation to own both!!
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CraigC
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Production has to be limited. Most folks are not going to pay extra for the extra fit and finish and are more than satisfied with a Marlin. Which is no indictment, the Marlins are wonderful rifles, I just bought my 4th. Came real close to getting the new Pedersoli model 71 at Cabela's but it was more than double.
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Re: does Marlin make a nicer finished gun?
Yes, but at a higher price point. Try a local gun shop or other than Walmart.
Their model is a store specific model.
I may eventually have to get a M1894 in .44mag. The two I recently looked at made a positive impression. Might trade a 1895 for one.,.
Yes, but at a higher price point. Try a local gun shop or other than Walmart.
Their model is a store specific model.
I may eventually have to get a M1894 in .44mag. The two I recently looked at made a positive impression. Might trade a 1895 for one.,.
WestKentucky
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I have heard nothing but praise for the Rossi rifles. They are a budget gun, but they are well worth the pricetag. If I were in the market I would be looking at a new Marlin 336 or a Rossi rifle. I actually kinda am in the market (357 lever) and am facing the same choice, scrounge for a Marlin or buy Rossi.
Now, I will say that the Rossi products I have had in my hands suffered the same situation a lot of Taurus revolvers do...they need stripped, cleaned, and checked for burrs. It's not terribly difficult to do, and puts you into a rifle that you know inside and out, for quite a decent price. Triggers have been excellent for a production rifle from what I have seen.
Now, I will say that the Rossi products I have had in my hands suffered the same situation a lot of Taurus revolvers do...they need stripped, cleaned, and checked for burrs. It's not terribly difficult to do, and puts you into a rifle that you know inside and out, for quite a decent price. Triggers have been excellent for a production rifle from what I have seen.
Deog
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This thread needs a pic of some lever guns. The top lever is a 30 AS. My sweetest shooting Marlin ever.
The Henry and Marlin come to mind as domestic rifles.
Marlin's very public problems have reportedly been resolved. The Marlin I bought for my son a few months ago was every bit as good as the 1975 vintage on that my father bought for me.
There are imports, but my attitude is why not employ a fellow American if they're building something acceptable? After all, Americans are my clients (probably yours, too) and they've got to have incomes to continue to buy from me.
Marlin's very public problems have reportedly been resolved. The Marlin I bought for my son a few months ago was every bit as good as the 1975 vintage on that my father bought for me.
There are imports, but my attitude is why not employ a fellow American if they're building something acceptable? After all, Americans are my clients (probably yours, too) and they've got to have incomes to continue to buy from me.
dh1633pm
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Marlins problems are a thing of the past. I like them because you can put a scope on top. Henry quality is hard to beat, but they are not as easy to load. Winchesters are nice, but the top eject makes putting a scope on top more interesting. I think you may just want to handle what you can find and pick the one that fits best in your hands. Otherwise a quarter can be used to help you decide.
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