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Plastic button? The CBS on my Marlin 39AS from 1994 is blued steel. The CBS on my Marlin 1894 CSBL from 2020 is stainless steel. Both factory supplied that way.
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Plastic button? The CBS on my Marlin 39AS from 1994 is blued steel. The CBS on my Marlin 1894 CSBL from 2020 is stainless steel. Both factory supplied that way.
My bad. I don’t own one. I have old Winchesters, though I like the Marlins, too. I had only picked them up in store, and I just thought it was plastic, or maybe I assumed such because of all the plastic on guns now....
The crossbolt would not stop me from buying one, though, if it fit my usage.
chicharrones
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I had to think if Ruger would ever make the CBS out of plastic or polymer. Considering that the CBS physically stops the hammer at the end of its forward travel, if the trigger is pulled and the hammer strikes at its usual full force, the plastic would probably shatter after a few times of doing that.
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I touched off a couple of rounds out of a new 2020 model 1895 CBA, and the trigger was surprisingly light to me.
Three of my 4 Marlin leverguns have the CBS and I have never minded it, but in this case I am actually glad it is there along with the support for half-cock. Of course I want to avoid any AD/ND... and that goes triple for that gun!
Three of my 4 Marlin leverguns have the CBS and I have never minded it, but in this case I am actually glad it is there along with the support for half-cock. Of course I want to avoid any AD/ND... and that goes triple for that gun!
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I think if you want the transfer bar, get a pretend Henry.
The CBS by both Marlin and Remington-Marlin is steel, not plastic.
Delete kits:
https://rangerpointstore.com/marlin-safety-delete-replacement-plug-to-remove-cross-bolt-safety/
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Or, just do what i did, with two different 1894CBs.
- put the CBS in the fire position
- snug the retention screw for the CBS down to make it hard(er) to bump off
- slip an O-ring into/over the red painted indicator groove, or remove the paint.
Yes, I have seen that but the real solution is learn to use the CBS as intended. Just like any firearm, practice makes perfect. I bought four kits, two stainless and two blued when they were first offered and they are not yet installed, if ever. Because I use and like the CBS. It is simple, easy, clean and it works. This made me unpopular on a particular Marlin forum.
chicharrones
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I gotta admit, the one thing I do not like about the CBS is that it doesn't stop the trigger from releasing the hammer. Nothing like thinking you pushed the safety off, then pulling the trigger, hearing the hammer strike "home", and the gun doesn't fire. Next thing you know you're cycling out a good cartridge, if you're not paying attention. Or, scaring off some animal that was in your sights.
If Ruger did make any changes to a Marlin lever gun, I'd like them to figure out how to keep the trigger from releasing the hammer when the safety is on.
If Ruger did make any changes to a Marlin lever gun, I'd like them to figure out how to keep the trigger from releasing the hammer when the safety is on.
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I will quit posting in the tread after this, at least for a little while, I apologize for being pestiferous. My biggest complaint for the CBS is the wear marks in the blueing that are developing on my pre-CBS Marlins from my finger automatically swiping it to OFF, oops, this one does not have a CBS! 
This is among, if not the most, friendly (of any subject) forum on the net. Good job guys. Well, the astronomy forums stay high road also .
This is among, if not the most, friendly (of any subject) forum on the net. Good job guys. Well, the astronomy forums stay high road also
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Stopped by the LGS yesterday and looked at a couple of Marlins.
Made me sad to see their commemorative rifle with such beautiful wood fitted so sloppily to the receiver...
Same lack of care on the $800 Guide Gun. And the sights were slightly canted. Sad. Hopefully Ruger can address these issues.
Made me sad to see their commemorative rifle with such beautiful wood fitted so sloppily to the receiver...
Same lack of care on the $800 Guide Gun. And the sights were slightly canted. Sad. Hopefully Ruger can address these issues.
chicharrones
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Looks like those buttstocks may simply need to be seated further forward into the receiver. Which was the case with my 2020 Remington/Marlin 1894CSBL.
I removed the tang screw, slid the buttstock off to check things out, reinstalled the buttstock, gave the butt a firm rap to seat it into the receiver, and reinstalled the tang screw.
Looks pretty good afterward.
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Marlin-Ruger or vice-versa with a reliable rifle 357/38 and 45 Colt will dominate CAS and the market in less than three years.
If Rosi can sell those rifles, Ruger will put one in each American house for sure.
Actually, I will get one in 30-30 because the Winchester is avoiding me.
If Rosi can sell those rifles, Ruger will put one in each American house for sure.
Actually, I will get one in 30-30 because the Winchester is avoiding me.
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I haven't seen one on the shelf in a looong time.
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