Help with Marlin guide gun

[deertaker]

Sorry, I am sure it is on here already, but had a quick look and could not find it. I have a Marlin guide gun, and sometimes the round will not come back from inside the tube to be able to cycle it. Also the gate area seems pretty sharp.
I was wondering if someone could show me where I can learn about how to fix this and also to make it a much smoother action.
Thanks!

 

[c.t.smith]

marlinowners.com has a do it yourself section that will help you out. Also a great group of people willing to help.

The actions are super easy to slick up iv done lots but ill let you read up on it instead of typing it all out

 

[deertaker]

Thanks, will have to check it out!

 

[c.t.smith]

Let me know if you cant find what your looking for or need a pointer or two

Marlins a super easy to work on and tune up

 

[Rickster66]

As CT said, its pretty easy to do. Just smoothed out the loading port edge with some light abrasive stone and also lightened up the tension on the loading gate by removing material off the gate blade. It requires a full disassembly though. Once you've done it a few times its pretty easy. There are a ton of parts though compared to a bolt or AR.