Ruger expects to re-introduce Marlin rifles in 2021

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Just read a presser from Sturm,Ruger(Dated: 2020/11/24), regarding the acquisition of Marlin Firearms. According to Ruger CEO Chris Killoy: "We look forward to re-introducing Marlin rifles in the latter half of 2021".

It appears as though Ruger isn't wasting any time in setting up operations to manufacture Marlin rifles, under the Ruger banner. According to Ruger, the company: "Hopes to begin producing Marlin firearms sometime in the second half of 2021".

So... it looks like Marlin fans won't have all that long to wait for new product to hit dealers' shelves. The hope is that the new Ruger-built rifles will be a substantial upgrade from what consumers saw coming out of the Remington plant. I'd like to see the new Marlins take a run at Uberti and Miroku-Winchester. By introducing them in a wider variety of calibers and barrel lengths, too. The iconic 1894...in particular. .44-40, anyone?
 
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I was looking forward to the reintroduced Marlin lever .410 making it to Canada. I’m not going to hold my breath for that now though. But I’m glad Ruger is moving ahead with resuming production.
 
Kilo Charlie: .33 Winchester was on my mind, too. Had the opportunity to hunt with a Winchester 86/71 chambered for the cartridge a few years back. Great performer, within its limitations. I like the idea of the .25-36, too. One cartridge that would be very do-able, is Winchester's .38-55. A classic cartridge and great performer on medium-sized game. Brass is readily available from several sources, including Starline. This number would likely take a run at the newest Miroku-Winchester 1894....at a more reasonable price.

In: "Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West", Author Mike Venturino spoke fondly of the .40-82 cartridge. I see no reason why this cartridge shouldn't be just as effective today. Jacketed .40 caliber bullets suited to this rifle might be a bit scarce. But, custom mold makers like Accurate Molds, etc., list several options for cast bullet shooters.

I'd also like to see hammer forged barrels fitted to the new rifles. As for chambering the 1895 in either the .460 or .500....it's been done successfully using the 1886 platform. An 1895 version might be well received. Would be a great short range thumper.

In the Model 1894 Marlin, I'd like to see the return of either the .44-40, or .38-40 chambering. The cowboy action folks would be all over these.

Plenty of options for Marlin fans to dream about, over the next months.
 
I can't see Ruger making all those odd ball chamberings for their regular line up, esp.at 1st when they are just getting the ball rolling. Maybe later Lipseys will get in on the act with some special run stuff of interest.
 
SuperCub: I expect you're right. But no harm in fantasizing, is there? No doubt, Ruger will want to stick to some of the most popular rifle models and chamberings. Until the brand is well re-established. Perhaps later there may be room to branch out somewhat....marketing and consumer demand will tell the tale. I agree....Lipsey's may offer some special runs. In the mid-1980's Marlin did offer a limited run of rifles chambered for the .25-20 round. So it's possible we might see something like that occur. Even so, it isn't likely that we'll see some or any, of the obsolete cartridges return soon.
I'm sure I won't be the only one watching Ruger's venture into the Marlin line, with great interest.
 
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I want them to scale up the 1895 and chamber some in .458 WM with a 24" barrel.
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To see what happens when someone touches off a 5000 ft lb round out of a 7.5 lb rifle?

Comes out to 77 ft lbs of recoil... I suspect that might be a bit much to sell very well.
 
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