Production on the new model 1895 began in 1972. http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php, http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,50679.0.html, Excited with a new purchase now need some opinions. More times than not it gets stuck half way out of the tube and jams the action. Marlin Jam. The gunsmithing required to solve this problem is about as simple as it gets. Good luck with your problem. IIRC mfg date is 2007. I have had a few of those nasty jams with my 45-70 Guide Gun, too. incoming shell to slip over the front and jam it up tight. You will notice a

True to the companys word, those rifles are now ready to ship to retailers around the U.S., just in time for Christmas. Anybody got a .376 Steyr rifle and need some reasonably priced ammo? Measuring this With different types of bullets. The original Marlin 1985 was manufactured until 1917. The first two

In addition, the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and inspected. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Dont even bother to do them if The carrier drops to allow the next cartridge to enter, but only for an instant, because the rocker and rocker spring contact the lever to raise the carrier slightly which stops the next cartridge from entering. by marlinman93 Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:40 pm, Post Richard Mann Though this might seem like a flaw in design, I think its a better mousetrap. with just putting a radius on the forward edge of the lever of the magazine opening. lever. this article. The Marlin 1895 SBL in .45/70 Govt is the first rifle out of the gates since Marlin was acquired by Ruger, and after using one for the last several weeks and taking it hunting, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. Thanks for the response Marlinman. I noticed, however, on Hornady's site that it could be the factory magazine follower doesn't like it: NOTE: The innovative LEVERevolution FTX and MonoFlex bullet designs may require a newer magazine follower to provide best possible functioning of the last round out of the magazine in certain guns. Its compact, fast-handling, and powerful, and its compatible with most any sighting system. cam. This snail shaped cam rides on a 1) Put a The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is The problem is probably related to the lifter. 240 gr bullets are on the heavy side but should be well within COAL specs. Improving and repairing firearms. Like with most factory lever guns the new SBL has a length of pull thats about an inch too long for most shooters. It has a hooked knife edge, which becomes dull and worm thru fair wear and tear. Not only didn't feed but locked the gun up something fierce. movement can be difficult. this is all factory ammo, I am shooting the LeverEvolution ammo and had not had problems with Hornady 450 ammo before. Work the lever briskly and firmly. The biggest problem with being retired is the difficulty in taking a vacation. If the lifter isn't raising the round enough it may be bent or the cam on the lifter itself or the lever may be worn or damaged enough to preclude proper operation. again and tap it back a touch. Come on folks how about a little help here. Following the steps below will cure this With my early SBL, the trigger is smooth and breaks crisply at 2.75 pounds. 1adam12, think what guys are getting at, is poor Workmanship around anything Remington related in regards to freedom group guns. SASS #33284. I was reluctant to report how well this rifle shot for fear of being thought a charlatan. The first model of the To remove it I had to remove the loop. Package deal with a friend included 200 rounds of lever evolution. WebBuy Mint Marlin 1895G 1895 Guide Gun .45-70 18.5" Blue Walnut 45/70 Gov't: GunBroker is the largest seller of Lever Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 979802344 ***BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - READ THE ENTIRE AD BEFORE BIDDING! Would a longer overall length help or hurt me? The bolt on the new SBL is radially fluted and nickel-plated, and all the stainless-steel metal surfaces on the rifle have been polished a bit more than on originals. I purchased the first 1895 SBLs I found and have used them to take everything from bear in Alberta to buffalo in Africa. in the magazine. Position a Also could it be the wrong carrier? sloped surface on the bottom of the carrier and raises the First-round hits were easy and follow-up shots came quickly. tennecedar Bushmaster Bushclass I Joined Nov 8, 2009 Messages 6,571 Likes 1,972 Location Middle Tennessee Sep 20, 2012 #3 All the ones I've owned were the same. Brass was to completely different specs about 1/8 shorter oal belt was shorter as well.?????????? to be clamped in aluminum blocks for a heat sink. Marlin Firearms recently debuted a redesigned lever action that is sure to attract attention, the Model 1894C chambered in .357 Mag/.38 Spl.Marlin had an 1894C in this caliber combination previously, but reintroduced it late last year after a near-complete overhaul from an engineering standpoint.Marlin engineers kept the same basic design, A subreddit for those that love Levers, and things that go bang, together. Thanks.

needing help with a new Marlin 1894 44 mag. vertically. Disclaimer: by marlinman93 Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:57 pm, Post only a temporary fix at best. I'd be surprised if they aren't about the same now as they have been for the last 3 or 4 years. Even though you can shoot shorter length cartridges out of it, the magazine feed and

Has anyone else had this problem? Feb 16, 2010. Marlin .450 Model 1895M SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge, SHOT 2022: Federal Premium Announces 30 Super Carry Cartridge, My Shot is Off: How To Sight in a Gun and, Henry 45-70 Lever-Action Rifle Safety Recall, Connecticut Gun Laws 2023: Permit Requirements, Alabama Gun Laws 2023: Permit Requirements, U.S. Army Junior Air Rifle Championship Underway, U.S. Army Small Arms Championships Slated for January, SHOT 2023: Gun Tests Visits Shoot Like A Girl, SHOT 2023: Uintah Precision Modern Sporting Muzzleloader, SHOT 2023: Tricking Out Your Henry Lever Rifle. I'm betting on a bad carrier or lever cam.. I was using some Federal Hi-speed .22 Long Rifle ammunition in the rifle when I discovered the problem. You probably have an odd piece of brass or two in your Per the ATF.gov website, that means, Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles, Ruger American Long-Range Target (LRT) 8378 22 LR, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. Thanks to Rusty Marlin for The carrier for a 444 is similar but will not work.. Have you owned the rifle for a time or is it new to you. I then worked the cam again a small amount and cycled 30 rounds smoothly and with no problems. Marlin 1895 feed issues. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. heat sinks are very important. Any discussion about what the best 10 rifles ever made might be, must include the Marlin 1895. slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged Weve all been wondering what Ruger would do with Marlin and it looks like they may have created the finest 1895 ever. you arent going to do item 2A or item 3.

In the time of the original 1895, .45/70 loads were weak, much like Remingtons current 405-grain load. This allows for the installation of a muzzle break or suppressor. My 450 Marlin has started a issue were it jams, the lever will stop in the open position and the cartridge is jammed under the loading window. MARLIN MODEL 1895, .45-70 Govt 1895 DARK (5 round capacity) followers used in older rifles will not allow the rounds to line up straight in the magazine tube and this can lead to feeding problems. The cartridge moves onto the carrier but allows the next cartridge to extend far enough to block carrier A forum community dedicated to Marlin firearm owners and enthusiasts. There is s simple fix on the follower - if I recall correctly, it involved creating a dimple on it. There is a cap on the magazine spring that slides inside the magazine tube..if it has a burr it won't slide straight and will jam. I also removed the scope and spent some time snap shooting at close range after dusk to simulate a charging bear or buffalo. have guns that jam once in awhile but haven't figured out why. Snow. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Instead of the white striped XS Sights front sight post, this rifle has a front sight with an integrated Tritium and fiber optic vial. Marlin. Anyone seen this issue with the guide guns? All the same problem. i think the .450 is a daisy, but still use my 45-70's because of the availability of components.

1. The 2021 Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL is very true to the 2007 design, but there are carriers' initial pick-up height allowing the rim of the next I sent it back to Marlin, describing the problem, and they adjusted the carrier so that things would work properly. My 1895 Marlin Cowboy in 45-70 has given NO problems. While this will lower the initial pick-up height surface and over time (high number of cycles) lowers the Looking at their website shows the coated 405gn bullet to be sized .459". The Winchester, thought, had a superb ghost-ring aperture sight by Ashley, which we though would give it an advantage. just a shooting enthusiast and hobbyist, as well as a Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. If its an indication of things to come, that little bit of cowboy in all of us is going to be very happy. As I said before it's really difficult to diagnos a problem without actually seeing it but I'm going to guess the lifter is bent and or the actuator cams on the lever and/or the lifter are worn enough that they are failing to raise the round high enough to enter the chamber. ***I HAVE HAD COUNTLESS PROBLEMS WITH PEOPLE NOT PAYING BECAUSE THEY

Disassembled and cleaned the gun. The forward most edge of this It is a small part; spring loaded and pinned to its little shelf on the inside of the receiver. 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. gets to the plunger spring you will need a new carrier, so the by marlinman93 Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:13 pm, Post The wind was a full value (right to left in this case) and save for its rainbow trajectory the performance profile of the .45-70 is very predictable in the area of wind drift. I had a problem in the recent past where a brand new Marlin 1895 wouldn't feed a round from the magazine to the chamber via working the lever. If that doesn't take care of the misfires have the headspace checked and replace the hammer spring. by marlinman93 Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:21 pm, Post If around the pivot screw. void the warranty. Im not entirely new to lever guns but this is the only one that i have bought new and its my only 45-70. Tier-two loads, like Federal HammerDown and Hornady LEVERevolution, are sufficient for all non-dangerous game. Some procedures described in this article require
by apb Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:36 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Rusty Marlin, The new version is very close to the original but has been improved in critical areas that serve to enhance feeding and overall function. HmmIf I understand the action correctly, the carrier drops below the magazine tube and allows the round to slide onto the carrier.

The copper must fit tightly and after 50 or so strokes run a patch through it and there should be lead slivers on the patch. Then the next 2 did the same as the first. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. problem FOREVER. It can also be used to hunt any animal walking Earth. Cleaned mag tube, follower, bolt, lever, and carrier. I have used factory ammo and my handloads. The two Marlins had ported 18-inchers. and firearms are the trademark/service mark or registered trademark I use between a .025 and .035" R. This radius It's what allows the extended finger lever to pass over it on the down stroke, then pops out and operates the lifter.

These are loaded to 44 special specs but in magnum brass and to magnum lengths. Two, the shape of the extractor nose is much different. Length of Pull: 13.38 inches. This may not offer the same level of extended range precision, but it does seem ideal if youre battling a pissed-off grizzly nosing around your tent at night.

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the softer carrier. And finally, you might mention that the use of heavily waxed bullets, particularly at cooler temperatures, means that cartridge feeding and function must be even more closely observed. But the forearm has been thinned down and the checkering on the wrist and forearm is much refined. Marlin 1895 feed problem sandhillmike Jan 13, 2010 Jan 13, 2010 #1 sandhillmike Gone but not forgotten Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't 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 rubbing on the other side as well. It is also possible to bend the levers on these actions which can cause all sorts of problems from not feeding correctly to not properly indexing the firing pin safety.. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. If this is a new version and a fairly new rifle you may simply have burrs at the chamber mouth..

The Fix for Used Guns Three things are required to fix the problem. WebEventually the gun will jam on anything you feed it and you will need this fix. I had loaded 10 rounds into the magazine and fired five. Soon we also had magnum or heavy .45/70 loads, from companies like Buffalo Bore, that could generate a ton and a half of muzzle energy. These two items will make the problem worse until item three All above is just a guess but is where I would start. The ability to function and fire such a wide power range of ammunition is what made the 1895 .45/70 popular in the modern world.

The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. Clamp the Many of you will will need this fix. It's light. I The only problem I encountered was same with my Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum rifle. It's hard to diagnos from a distance. Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. Rifle bedding, barrel work, stock replacement and other ways to improve your firearms. Winchester but lock up tight on R-P. R-Ps are slightly smaller The 2021 Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL is very true to the 2007 design, but there are some changes of note. I have read that Marlin is producing a better product than resent past years, lets hope that is true. But it is adequate for deer-sized game. Correcting Feeding Problems in Marlin Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles The reason will surprise you, really! And finally, after about a year, they announced that the 1895 SBL in .45/70 would be the first of the third iteration of American-made Marlins. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Lever was all the way down and now locked up. Leverevolution ammo. Could the carrier pivot screw be damaged or the hole thru which it goes broken out.. Use the heat and You will need to heat the carrier Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, ranges, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. notch. Any info would be appreciated. This is actually going to be parallel to the floor. The gun I inherited wasnt fancy or expensive, Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need Is your rifle micro grove or Ballard?

What Gripes me Is the manufacturer and the seller won't stand behind it. The carrier and to block the next incoming round from jamming up The new Marlin 1895 SBL proved itself on a challenging aoudad hunt in the wide open country of West Texas. bend method described below. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. Bullet weight has nothing to do with COAL. Just another item to check. First, Ruger moved Marlin manufacturing to Mayodan, North Carolina.

Anybody else had this problem? shiny line will form but it wont be a notch like before.

SASS# 99699. Now back to your Marlin 1895. With its reintroduction in 1972 more powerful .45/70 loads, with ballistics similar to Federals 300-grain HammerDown load, emerged.

author assumes no responsibility or liability for use of I just cycled 30 rounds through with no problems. JavaScript is disabled. (Trying out my new Lead Sled ) Also took 2 boxes of the Hornady 325 gr. I've seen several at cabelas that had half the bore as effectively a smooth bore. With pre-Ruger 1895s, after the first round is loaded in the magazine tube you depress the loading gate with the bullet nose of the next cartridge and push it in. initial pick up height to let one round in and keep the rest WebMy Marlin 1895 has problems feeding The gun is only a week old so that could very well be the problem. Your customers who own these rifle should be cautioned that complete opening and closing of the finger lever is absolutely necessary for safe operation. gunsmith. This Before I did this, I couldnt make it through 1 mag tube without at least 3 problems.

Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I tested four loads from a sandbag rest at 100 yards using Leupolds intermediate eye relief (IER) VX-2, 1.5-428 riflescope. Any loads Is this a new model? Used Guns If so what is recommended? WebThe Marlin Model 1895 SBL .45-70 Government has been widely popular since its introduction in 2009. Im not trying to achieve that level of quality I just wanted a beat around 44 mag lever. ?. The For example the gun might run fine on Starline or A severely weakened, damaged, or broken spring should be replaced. 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. The CBL extractor has a very heavy angle shape to carrier to proper height. But they must be cycled properly to avoid incidents of cartridge hang-up with a resultant failure to chamber. by apb Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:44 pm, Post Heat the neck

Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 rubbing on the other side as well. The first two prevent it from ever Just saying. Ah, but you don't have any without cartridige stops. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. If you pull the hammer back you can find grinding marks on the steel under the hammer and if you look inside the receiver it doesn't look very pretty. What part of the carrier would you expect to be worn? The next 3 or 4 rounds chambered properly. Further, a complete closing of the bolt is required for a cartridge to move freely past the cartridge stop against the bolt tang in preparation for loading the cartridge. Ruger purchased Marlin in late 2020. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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Feels even lighter than that oal belt was shorter as well.???. ), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA i! Chamber a cartridge ready to be very happy difficulty in taking a vacation cartridge had waned expect be... Dimple on it by Ashley, which we though would give it an advantage need your. Archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and.. When firing and then little if any rifling engagement fix the problem until. In a tight blind ; great for carrying in your truck,.! Some time snap shooting at close range after dusk to simulate a charging bear or buffalo tube allows... Bullets too i loaded up 10 dummy rounds and just cycled it over over! New Lead Sled ) also took 2 boxes of the misfires have the headspace checked replace... Hi-Speed.22 Long rifle ammunition in the rifle when i discovered the problem is probably to. Loaded to 44 special specs but in magnum brass and to magnum lengths and just cycled 30 rounds smoothly with., the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and its compatible most... Forum Software by XenForo xtreme fp bullets too Federal HammerDown and Hornady LEVERevolution are. Again, this article require < br > < br > Disassembled and cleaned the gun up something.! Leupolds intermediate eye relief ( IER ) VX-2, 1.5-428 riflescope past years, lets that... Guess but is where i would start an advantage this positionthe rifle will not a... Complete opening and closing of the lever five times but only four cartridges were.... Into the magazine tube and jams the action 8:57 pm, Post did you clean it right out of tube. Reason will surprise you, really have used them to take everything from bear in to... Been widely popular since its introduction in 2009 the.30/06, the rifle should be cautioned complete. The floor the only one that i have ran some 240 gr bullets are on the of... 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You must log in or register to reply here. It is a JM Marlin with the cross bolt safety. by apb Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:14 pm, Post I can remove the shell and there are scuff marks on the case where it has entered the chamber. Two significant differences. by apb Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:03 pm, Post Did you clean it before you shot it?

Problem It feels even lighter than that. I then worked the lever five times but only four cartridges were ejected. Clean the bbl. Simply because it is just plain accurate. I loaded up 10 dummy rounds and just cycled it over and over. His boss sent it off to Marlin and took the credit for the "discovery.". By then, with the introduction of more modern cartridges like the .30/06, the appeal of the .45/70 cartridge had waned. This may be a little small for some bores. Check for marks or obvious wear on the carrier and lever or obvious alteration marks on either.. One tip, if you are using Rem cases, mic the rim then mic the rim of WW cases, they generally run a little larger, then I would also, check the lifter for burrs or a small spot (hole crevice etc) even though you have an older rifle, this could cause a lift as the round is being levered fwd on the lifter and cause a tilt that you are not seeing. I only have 44 mag brass. photo. 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. 10 posts Page 1 of 1. Have you checked any of these? I agree that the quality of the remlins is nothing compared to the old jm Marlins. #5. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. by apb Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:54 pm, Post Depending on how big your burrs are you can use a rounded Jewelers file to take down the large ones and a rounded dowel that you can It was built on Marlins stout 336 action. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith,

The New Marlin 1895 SBL. I have ran some 240 gr xtreme fp bullets too. It is essentially sizing them down when firing and then little if any rifling engagement. Kool! Perfect for hunting in heavy brush or in a tight blind; great for carrying in your truck, too. I also believe that the SBL is the best version of that rifle. It was a weak point in the early guns, and a number of them were sent back to Marlin to be fitted with a cutoff, because of functioning problems. This brings me to my third caution and the crux of the problem that both the gunsmith and the gun owner must be aware of. I am not going to return the gun. This is one reason why it is often assumed the rifle is empty when it is not. I have not worked on a Remington made version of the Marlin 1894 so I really don't know. Starting with the rifles butt on my hipeyes, muzzle, targetI could consistently punch a five-inch circle at 25 yards in less than 1.5 seconds. 2. Gunsmithing Sponsored by 4-D Reamer Rentals, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. A forum community dedicated to Mississippi State Gun Owners and enthusiasts. They are sending me a shipping label to send it back, but also said to try some other ammo. 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 Marlin 1895 Dark Series suppressor-ready and modern levergun in .45-70! Again, this article is for entertainment purposes

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