I have owned a lot of JM - Marlin 1895's - 1894's over the years.Originally Posted by LeadMonkey
It’s the same rifle. Remington bought the equipment and patents from Marlin which Ruger acquired from them in the sale.
Only difference would be if the fit and finish changes because of poor quality control (like the early Remington rifles did because all the employees were either new and inexperienced or former Marlin employees and potentially disgruntled).
I owned one of the late Remington rifles (after 2018) and IMO they were as good or better in quality than the JM stamped rifles.
Ruger has made quality control their top priority thus, if true, they would also be as good or better in quality than the JM stamped rifles. Obviously we will find out for ourselves when they arrive later this year.
The last one's that I owned of the JM's where late production JM - Marlin 1895 Guide and a 1894 CB.
I was just not happy with the different configuration's of the 1895's until I bought an 1895 CB.
Old School, I guess!
My 1895 CB is a Remlin of January 2017 vintage and it has a far better fit and finish to it than the JM 1895 Guide that I previously owned.
I talked with a former JM Marlin employee and he said their machinery was worn and at the end of it's life, that was another problem when Remington took over production with the early Remlins.
I have 100% confidence that Ruger - Marlin will produce an excellent product, but my Remlin 1895 CB is a keeper!