Steve Young aka Nate Kiowa Jones Sass# 6765. Over 100 years in the making, here at last, an evolutionary new extractor design that finally addresses Marlin 1894 extractor-related feeding issues as well as ejection issues (spent brass ejects at 2 o'clock position into a tidy pile). by Streetstar Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:23 am, Post Disaster. You are using an out of date browser. Press J to jump to the feed. by vancelw Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:36 pm, Post them. When i try to chamber one it gets caught and wont go all the way in unless i go back and forth with the lever a couple times When i eject . I was thinking about bringing it to you guys, but I was unaware that you were the Marlin warranty service center. gunsmith. At first glance, the uninitiated might think that there's nothing new to see with this Marlin 1895 SBL. USED. But I can tell you this, the case didn't stay horizontal on the feed ramp. 44 and marlin 45-70 all getting a Rem. Marlin 1895 45-70 Wood Stock Set. The gun has been shot very little and I am having a feeding problem with it. It is still with us today. The problem will go away if used properly. Caliber is .45-70. I bought mine in 2019 and it is a beautiful 1895 Cowboy action model! Fast & Free shipping on many items! They don't operate oiled up. 2A) Order a new carrier from Marlin. Backward and upward movement of the lever then causes the carrier to elevate the cartridge and the internal tip of the lever pushes the cartridge into position where the bolt can bring it to full chambering. . Loaded 10 rounds in the tube and tried to chamber the first. I haven't shot it yet, but it seems to load and feed fine now and the action feels smoother as well. 3) Bend the Check the simple stuff first before putting new parts or sending it back to Marlin. I was using some Federal Hi-speed .22 Long Rifle ammunition in the rifle when I discovered the problem. I have had this proble. I think it dose this on the last round but not a 100% sure. ! Bump to the topjust curious if this issue has been resolved and what the problem was? Today while out practicing I took out my Marlin 1895 lever gun in 45-70.. However, this set up was expensive to make with several costly machining operations needed to make the rifle. Hepburn as an improvement over his Model 1889 rifle. The standard remains the Sporter, now sans the swivels and sling but including the studs. Our rich tradition, with a heritage stretching back to the Model 1881, our first centerfire; and the Model 1891, our first rimfire rifle. I have shot a few through my 1895 as well -- in 300, 350 400, 405 grain jacketed in any combination, and any order. I have tried 2 kinds of ammo, Leverevolution and Buffalo Bore FWIW. This is actually going to be parallel to the floor. Quick-detachable swivels and a sling were added to finish out the rifle. I would also advise owners to avoid leaving the magazine tube fully loaded for extended periods of time, as this will compress the spring and can weaken it. Fast forward to the year 1936. Have a 444 that smoothed up greatly. We are proud of our Products, Facility and Our People! After loading the magazine with one shell, it will cycle every time. Nonetheless, the Model 1895 was a solidly built and accurate rifle. Food Plots & Feeding . Marlin's modern Model 1895 has been chambered in .45-70 Gov't since its introduction in 1972. With the magazine loaded and the bolt closed, side pressure from the bolt depresses the cartridge stop, allowing a loaded round to rest against the bolt tang ready for loading. The actual first smokeless/jacketed bullet cartridge offered in '94 was .25-35 WCF in 1895. cam is left sharp at the factory (the flaw). Disassembling and tinkering with your firearm may Following the steps below will cure this rifle. Perhaps the introduction of bolt-action rifles and their high-velocity bottlenecked cartridges overshadowed the Marlin lever-gun. I speak from experience on this one My people skills are fine..its my tolerance for idiots that needs work. He says he ordered some Hornady Leverevolution ammo and has had problems with it cycling from the magazine to the chamber. See photo of carrier below. Marlin 1895M Problems. Good Luck, Hope this helps. If you do this, you will be done, otherwise, read on. This is especially helpful as the last few cartridges are pushed into the carrier at the extreme length of the compressed spring. Only one thing remains to make this a very functional rifle. (the only feeding problem encountered was with a 265 grain NEI SWC, a variation on .451-275-PB . The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. Alaska Shooting Problem with New Marlin 1895 SBL tyrex13 Nov 2, 2010 1 2 Next tyrex13 New member Joined Oct 22, 2006 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 52 Location Anchorage/Soldotna Nov 2, 2010 #1 I admit that I am new to the lever action world, but for the life of me I can't get the thing to take a round. Accuracy was impressive to me with the ghost ring sight picture. marlin model 60 22lr feed control . Use of our website(s) implies understanding of our content disclaimer and privacy policy. These things usually smooth out with more use as well. Strip bolt and clean and check condition of extractors. The new Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL features the best checkering and metal work ever on a factory-made Marlin. Hepburn and T.R. It eats the Hornady gummy tips like candy and shoots 1.5 MOA with a scope. If the heat by Brent Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:05 am. There's no such thing as a buttery smooth Marlin factory action. carrier and to block the next incoming round from jamming up Leverevolution ammo. Robinson Jr. By Sedalia Dave, September 20, 2014 in SASS Wire. Thus, an overall length of 2.78" is no problem. In the box: One M/94 Extractor Claw, one extra spring, one specially machined punch. The large radius also self limits how deep it can forge into Also, a good cleaning can help some times. About all I can say is Indian fighters and buffalo . His only issue is getting the ammo to go from the magazine tube to the chamber. Any ideas out there, previous experiences? by Bear 45/70 Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:56 pm. Marlin Jam. only a temporary fix at best. NEW. It brought out a Model 1936 rifle that retained solid-top, side-ejection features debuted by Marlin 53 years earlier. Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times. prevents the forged notch from reoccurring. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Lever-action rifles can shoot at long range . your rifle jams you will need to follow the steps outlined This changed the nomenclature of the 1895 Sporter to the Model 1895SS. We are the Marlin service center for AK and will be more than happy to help. Thanks to Rusty Marlin for If It may be reasonable for shooters unloading this type of rifle to believe that all cartridges are cleared from the action, when this is clearly not always the case. Used Guns JavaScript is disabled. Use the heat and 2006 - 2022 BPS . The Fix for I had read Marlin had. cam. forged into it from the sharp edge of the lever cam and over They are sending me a shipping label to send it back, but also said to try some other ammo. Author Topic: Marlin 1895 feeding problem (Read 1142 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. with just putting a radius on the forward edge of the lever In 1903 Marlin began drilling and tapping the top of the receiver for its Hepburn Receiver Sight. Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't feed the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo I have. Same as the buzzards. It dose one of 2 things. I have checked overall length and it's OK. slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged The 1895 requires a solid tug to get the action open, followed by a strong pull to get it back started home again, and there are a couple of little hitches along the way. Anyhow, what I found with mine was every screw on it was loose, especialy the screws which hold the rail to the reciever. Trade Count: Member; Posts: 18; Marlin 1895 feeding problem on: October 02, 2003, 01:50:48 AM I have a marlin 1895 that the rim of the shell gets caught below the ramp on the right side of the receiver and shows some brass . . claim no responsibility for use or misuse of this article. It's not a case-length problem because this is factory ammo, not reloads. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith, Many of you will The follower may be at fault here, it's hard to say without examining the rifle. All three of my new Marlin lever guns are top notch right out of the box. 2) Grind the slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged notch. A Model 1895CB features a full-length, 9-shot magazine with a 26" barrel with deep-groove Ballard-type rifling and a black walnut stock without checkering. . collection. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Model 1895Gor 1895GS in stainless steelis often referred to as the Guide Gun. 113. The first two sloped surface on the bottom of the carrier and raises the I do not think the rigger is the problem, and I do not like the loop lever. The rail allows for a quick-detachable scope mount. Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo? the bullet was under the hide. Big-bore lever actions are enjoying a bit of a renaissance today, and several manufacturers are attempting to muscle away a portion of Marlins rather steady market for .45-70 rifles. Putting a second round in the mag AFTER the first is chambered, will let it load every time as well. Bear 45/70. Second, although its commonly assumed that jacking the finger lever repeatedly will empty all the cartridges from these rifles, cartridges can hang up during working of the lever and feeding operation. Edward's correct. Again, just a few thousandths of bolt travel makes a significant difference. USED. A carbine version with a 22" barrel was available, and in 1897 a 15" barreled model was offered. I solved the problem by changing the magazine spring follower. 2 bids. I have a Marlin XLR 1895 and have shot the Leverevolution ammo with no problems. Re: 1895M Guide Gun Jamming. These featured a saddle ringMarlin called it a sling ringon the left side of the receiver. My guess it that the lever cam is screwed and holding the carrier up too much at the wrong time (from your description). I've taken it down many times, looked for a problem, and bent the cartridge stop on the magazine for better contact, but I'm not seeing the problem. As the magazine is serviced, you can also stretch the spring a couple of inches to help provide additional force on the cartridges inside the magazine. Posts: 132. The guns feed flawlessly after his fix is done. The Beauty Underneath. You must log in or register to reply here. . Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. If I pushed it forward and down it would lay down on the ramp and . Heat the neck The bolt pushes forward on the cartridge before the bullet is high enough, and the bullet strikes the bottom edge of the chamber and does not go in. hackleback # 2369366 08/13/08. generous radius on the front edge of the snail cam on the carriers' nose up about .05". Finally, there is an 1895SBL made in stainless with an 18 1/2" barrel, full-length, 6-shot magazine, a laminated stock and the Wild West Guns Big Loop lever. You have entered an incorrect email address! The 336 Marlin lever action is a time tested design that is more than adequate for larger caliber cartridges. Garrett Cartridges of Texas offers a heavyweight, 540-grain, .45-70 load that worked flawlessly. and firearms are the trademark/service mark or registered trademark It is a parts gun dragged back from the brink of death to be a functional (semi functional anyway), lever gun. Every now and again, every 6-10 shots or so, I'll get a feed problem, I think what is happening is the leading edge of the shell casing is getting hung up on the bottom of the feed ramp. by Nate Kiowa Jones Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:51 pm, Post The trigger pull was more than adequate, with a bit of take up, breaking just under five pounds with minimal overtravel. I've never owned a 1895 so I couldn't picture what exactly he was talking about. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Note the notch labeled 'A' and marked with an arrow in the 1 I also love the side loader on the Marlin as compared to Henry's more cumbersome tube feed. The Cure for New Guns Every so often, the cartridge elevator doesn't always drop low enough to allow the next round to jump out of the magazine and the gun cycles like it's . They are just meant to be racked hard. have guns that jam once in awhile but haven't figured out why. 336CS. Many times the recoil will cause one of those pieces of wood to break off and fall into the action mechanism. special tools and cannot/should not be performed without The new carrier will get a notch The reason will surprise you, really! The Model 1894 was designed to handle the shorter cartridge. heat sinks are very important. Support NRA American Rifleman DONATE. In most cases, the round is 3/4 of the way still in the magazine tube. Has anyone else had this problem? Position a The parts listed in this section are specific to the Marlin rifles made post 2009. . Don't ask me why they didn't test this BEFORE coming out with the ammo. 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I have shot some 500. author assumes no responsibility or liability for use of The Model 336 was ranked the #2 best-selling rifle in the U.S. in 1983, with over 3.5 million sold. The gun shows very little use, the bluing is still intact on the lever.The lifter raises the nose of the bullet and enters the chamber, but the rim of the case is not high enough in the action to clear the ramp that is supposed to guide the shell into the chamber. He brought with him an excellent reputation both as a competitive marksman and a rifle designer. Then, as I viewed the open action while working the lever again, I saw the last cartridge being chambered. Problem with Marlin 1895 magazine feeding, http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/=Phat+Man+Mike, Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to If Trade it in for a Browning Lever Rifle. . I've used a Marlin 1895 in .450 Marlin for Deer/Bear hunting with flat points and the new lever evolution rounds. I thought this original might have been the ejector, so I replaced it with the WWG bear proof ejector. The Details. slightly, it typically will still be high enough to prevent You will need to heat the carrier These will have a "REP" proof mark on the right side of the barrel. Tools Marlin 60 Failure To Eject (Marlin 60 FTE): (1.) This snail shaped cam rides on a notch. Just 18,000 rifles were made during its 22-year run. And I have personally experienced this problem with at least two Marlin Model 39 rifles. It cycled the rounds very smoothly and I don't recall ever having a jam. It is a .45-70 with a new Green Mt barrel on it. This should be followed by a light coat of non-congealing oil as a wipe on the internal parts. The new rifle serial numbers will begin with "RM," indicating "Ruger Marlin." Brian used both factory ammunition and handloads to evaluate the function and accuracy of the new Marlin Model 1895 SBL. Atop the rifle is an XS LeverRail with Ghost ring rear sight and front sight post. Shown at top is an octagon-barrel model owned by the author . The forward most edge of this If that doesnt work, you might want to just call Remington, no wait Marlin lol. 1894. The lever is stuck open when I cycle to load a round. Depending on what it looks like when we strip it down real quick, we may even be able to fix it while you wait, no garantee but maybe. Disclaimer: Marlin 60 & Marlin 795 Additional Notes: one of the frist things i need is a inner magazine tube for it since . My 80's model 39A will be working fine, then occasionally a round will end up too far back in the receiver and jam the lever up. Push forward on the hammer spring bridge and pull or push out one side of its groove. The Marlin 1895 is plenty capable for those big game hunts. Unlike SFRanger7GP experience, mine was extremely accurate. This Lever was all the way down and now locked up. I thought I knew why, but now I have my doubts. It also has a new magazine tube and miscellaneous other parts. Like everyone else, Marlin was struggling to survive The Depression. Positive feeding and . Never a glitch. While you probably will not be seeing a Marlin 1895 making a two-mile sniper shot or tipping over a pronghorn at a quarter mile, there is no doubt that this rifle is one that has successfully filled a need for many American hunters. On several occasions, customers have brought me these rifles after discovering a cartridge hang-up after clearing the rifle by repeatedly working the finger lever. I noticed it more during 90 to 100 degree days in Texas. A complete opening of the bolt via the finger lever is required for entry of a cartridge into the carrier for loading. bend method described below. However, the new Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL features some notable improvements and upgrades which make a good rifle even better. The Model 336 is an unqualified success, with more than 5 million copies made. This firearm has the rare distinction of being two separate and different rifles with the same model number. That is the main reason the .44 Magnum calilber was dropped from the Model 336 line, and introduced later in the Model 1894 line. But they must be cycled properly to avoid incidents of cartridge hang-up with a resultant failure to chamber. I have an old (1899 vintage) 1895 Marlin. two of them were complete penetration ( 248 yds & 217 yds ). Great deals on Marlin Rifle Parts. Like its little brother, the .45 ACP, things that get hit in the right place with a .45-70 are usually down for the count. When one operates a lever action, it should be operated with authority, robustly. With a 26" barrel, the overall length of the Model 1895 was 35 1/2". Yep, I had the same problem with the Lever Revolution factory ammo. John B. The 1895 feeding problem Serial no. Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is (2.) you arent going to do item 2A or item 3. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need Eeeeee. The case (primer end) went up at about a 30* angle not allowing the bullet tip to clear the magazine tube. This rifle has had less than two full boxes of cartridges put through it, and the action is like new in every respect. Shooting Garretts cartridges, which start pushing the lower end of .458 Win. If you do this, you will be done, Oh well, thats progress. Hepburn secured some 20 patents during his 30-year career at Marlin.The Model 1895 was chambered in a variety of large-bore black powder cartridges of the day, including the .38-56, .40-65, .40-82 and the .45-70. LOL anyway love shooting my dads old marlin model 81 dl. I'm going to try to get into WWG in the morning to see if they can take a look at it. photo. You will notice a CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. time will settle downward in the action and again give you the Sights were a folding Rocky Mountain buckhorn rear and a gold-bead post front. Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. The only modification to the gun was the sights. Join Date: March 20, 2010. Then came the Marlin 1895, a solid-top, side-ejecting model. When I attempt to load a round, the lever is stuck open again. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles. Marlin 1894 cowboy. I am having a feeding problem with my guide gun. Rusty Marlin, This time, however, the big rifle was based entirely within the Model 336 family of receivers. Eventually the gun will jam on anything you feed it and you Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. Show more Show more Marlin 336CS - Misfire solution ? We are glad to be able to offer parts for most current production Marlin firearms. is done. Snow Eliminating Cracked Wood One frequent complaint about the Remington-made Marlins was that the stocks would chip and crack where they came in contact with the receiver. According to Larry Keane, senior vice president and general counsel of Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles, Drop-In Glock Triggers: Apex, OverWatch, Timney Compared, New Shooters Guide: Barrel Twist Rate is Crucial to Shooting Accuracy, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. One of these is caused by a new or stiff extractor which has not been broken in. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent. Dont even bother to do them if I took my Marlin 1895 Guide Gun out the the range yesterday. Thanks for the suggestion! Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts . Marlin 1895GS 45/70 problem. At the time it was the most powerful blackpowder cartridge. If you can, find someone with an 1895 and try their lever on it. In all seriousness if it doesnt work out over time Id just return it and wait for Henry to come out with a 45-70 with a side loading gate. Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. A pistol-grip stock and micro-groove rifling came next. The only problem I encountered was same with my Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum rifle. carrier from Marlin. For example the gun might run fine on Starline or After purchasing another (larger) gunsmithing screwdriver set and securing the fasteners, I took it to the range to put holes in paper. Mar 24, 2015 My 1895 45-70 locked up, so I took it to Josh (JLA) to fix. of their respective manufacturers. Want to Buy WTB 1894, 1895, 1897 Employee Editions and Annie O. Clamp the This is one reason why it is often assumed the rifle is empty when it is not. At 40 1/2" in length and 7 lbs. I can personally attest to its welcome, as I used my 1895GS on a black bear hunt about 12 years ago. Thread starter adfraiser; Start date Jul 1, 2007; A. adfraiser New member. I know a couple of guys who just returned from Africa using 1895s, and they seemed quite satisfied. I would at least call them and talk about your problem with them. Paco or JimT, I think it was Jim was on an African hunt with a fellow who used them on a variety of game and said they worked fine. Didnt clean it right out of the box but ill try that when i get home form work and see if it fixes it. The top tang of the Model 1895 was drilled and tapped for a peep sight. The infamous Marlin jam problem is with the 1894 action. New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? The first round never fully made it out of the tube. The Kid beveled the part and also found that the feed ramp was not done either so he took care of that as well. The original 2007 design of the Marlin 1895 was basically sound. http://marauder.homestead.com/files/marlin94fix.html, Recoil from .357 Mag Marlin 1894C vs .44 Mag Marlin 1894, If this is your first visit, be sure to The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the top was bead blasted to reduce glare. I don't remember mine ever doing it, either, although I have only put a few hundred rounds through it, so far. Work the lever like you're mad at it. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. This, of course, was long before the modern machining centers we have today that are computer controlled. Tell them you don't care to have the "Fanner 50" looking lever, on your Rifle. just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. Sounds like you need WWG fool proof lifter also. Anybody got a .376 Steyr rifle and need some reasonably priced ammo? the third bullet (200 yds ) drilled a rib on the near side, and made a 3" hole through a rib on the off side. i am having some problems with it and hope that one or more of you might be able to help me get this old guy working right again. These two items will make the problem worse until item three is done. On Marlins, the least little looseness in the loading gate will cause feeding problems. BigAl, I was not aware wwg had more than the trigger and bear proof ejector, and lever, for the action. 14,747. Failure to fully close the finger lever will result in the same malfunction. The Did you clean it before you shot it? Problem The first Marlin Model 1895 debuted in 1895 and was virtually identical to the companys 1893 model, except the newer model was scaled up to better handle larger cartridges. Post Yes there was a period of time during the transition where there were production problems and some rumors of the Marlin employees who didn't chose to move to the new plant doing less than quality work before the old plant was shut down out of spite. You aren't going to break it, it's designed to operate like that. Cartridges that originated in U.S. military arms have always enjoyed a great deal of popularity. Therefore, the mag tube might not be empty even if the lever is worked several times after seeing what is assumed to be the last cartridge being ejected from the side ejection port. than others and this will cause the problem to be sporadic. Hepburn was employed by Marlin after his previous employer, Remington, was forced into receivership. My Marlin 1895 has problems feeding The gun is only a week old so that could very well be the problem. . Problem seems to be getting more and more infrequent as I use it. gets to the plunger spring you will need a new carrier, so the I think that one should never baby the action on these rifles. For its 25th Anniversary in 2023, Ergo Grips is celebrating throughout the year by holding giveaways, hosting special sales and offering a limited-edition Anniversary Grip. Re: Marlin Feeding Problem - 444 caliber. The rim gets wedged between the opening and the front of the lever mechanism. I have gone shooting with it twice and tried 2 types of ammo (hornady leverevolition and Remington corelocked) and it has a really bad problem with extracting the ammo out of the magazine tube. The Model 1895 is a frontier . One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. When the lever is full forward, the follower allows the cartridge to slip out of the magazine. Its return also helped revive the 45-70 cartridge back from the dead. Google "marlin jam" and you will get plenty of hits. block of steel (or brass) just behind the shell stop (tang The "Marlin Jam" as it is affectionately known is This retimes the carriers' Parts are available to the public for self installation, but they can also be installed by our . ? Today there are no fewer than eight variations of the Model 1895. SASS APPROVED. Various manufacturing teething problems, combined with more than a few hiccups in the quality control department, did no favours for the gun's reputation. by SJPrice Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:54 pm, Post They are the Marlin guys, above all others. I have a Winchester lever 94 in 30-30 made in the early fifties, don't need to work it in this mannor. Check the screws to make sure they are tight (I have two Marlins and the screws back out on both all the time). 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Even today, the 112-year-old .30-06 is among the top chamberings for hunting rifles. (Mkt Price) I'll video it tomorrow. Aug 13, 2014. lever. Along in 1912, Marlin produced a lightweight Model 1895 with a thinner barrel chambered in .33 WCF. It's not the tube stopping the round for loading. I have "cheated" 2 rounds into the tube by wiggling the action while loading. I have an 1895G and it has never had any feed issues. There is a supposed flaw in design, due to wear on the carrier. Many with new Marlins some even older have feeding issues. carriers' initial pick-up height allowing the rim of the next For whatever reason, the Model 1895 never really caught on. The 1895s, and 444s are all 336 actions. The new model 1895 was introduced in 1972. This was another issue caused by tolerance slop. One specially machined punch new Shooters Guide: what is a supposed flaw in design due... Height allowing the rim of the carrier out as many repair places do is 2. 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