I got a new Remington-made 1894 at an irresistible price when Wholesale Sports liquidated. The action functioned just as it should, bluing and wood were nice, but the screw holes in the receiver were out of alignment and the foresight was off-centre. Gravel Agency handled it under warranty, sent a replacement that is just right. When Remington moved production not enough experienced Marlin employees went with it so a lot of inexperienced, newly trained people had to learn on well-worn machinery. Some weren't made right, but probably most are good. Look at it carefully, if you can't see faults and it cycles properly you are as likely to be pleased with it as with any gun.