Marlin 336 problem

[Roadkill]

Just got a pre safety 336, won't feed correctly. Problem is the carrier isn't lifting the round up high enough to feed. Ends up short stroking against the chamber face. Suggestions?

Thanks
Rgg

 

[Devon]

I've got the same problem with my newer 336. I found that lever is rounded off where it's supposed to be a square corner. My smithy told me I needed a new lever and possibly the spring loaded plunger that rides on the lever. He still has the gun. I found the problem while checking zero before deer season. Fortunately I have another older 336 to use while it's out of commission.

 

[Chawbaccer]

It is called "The Marlin Jam". Here is a page on the repai.
http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Marlin94Fix.html

 

[Roadkill]

Outstanding! Thank you.

 

[havoc7usmc]

Listen to Chawbaccer

I had the same problem a few weeks ago and Chawbaccer pointed me to the web site he mentioned. I will say that it was spot on and now I'm seeing a few more Marlin's in the shop since word got out that I cured the problem on one.
Many "Thanks" to you Chawbaccer.

Semper Fi.
Guns - out

 

[Roadkill]

Fixed the problem myself - I used JB weld and sections of a hacksaw blade to build up the underside of the carrier. Feeds perfectly now. That was a great web site for information. Thanks again.

 

[BBBBill]

Winchester jam??

Sorry to hijack, but is there a similar fix/link to a fix for Winchester lever gun feed failures?