I'm certainly not going to tell you to buy $150-$160 worth of parts based on what I think is wrong with the gun. Add to that the fact that I have no idea what, if any, fitting is required for the install.
Wish I could help you with a gunsmith recommend in your area but I don't know of anyone close to you.
This guy used to have a pretty good reputation. I'm not saying he doesn't now, just that I don't have current information on him.
http://www.clementscustomguns.com/marlinrifles.html
Will do, I'll bring them home from work tonightGot calipers and a reloading manual? Measure the length of your ammunition and then check with the reloading manual.
Thanks I'll give Marlin owners a try .Since I've been inside of it ,I doubt remlin will warranty it. And I'm weary of the C/S at this point.I suggest you go over to www.marlinowners.com.
Many very knowledgeable Marlin affectionados, that probably can trouble shoot your Marlin instantly.
Given the age of your “Remlin”, I suggest a poorly machined lifter/lever.
Marlin will repair it under warranty. I’d give them a chance to make it right before you go too far and void your warranty.
How can you be weary of them if you haven’t tried them yet?
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in it. As long as you didn’t grind or file something, or cause the problem it doesn’t matter.
Your jam is a well known common Marlin flaw that can be corrected by a parts swap. Call them. Likely they’ll send you a box with shipping label to send it back.
Again, checking in over at marlinowners would have revealed the cheap, easy solution.