marlin 1894 lever lock

[Beater]

who knows how to deal with a marlin 1894 thats starting to have the dreaded lever lock? rifle is in .45 colt and hasnt got many rounds through it. rem made if that matters

 

[stewbud]

marlinowners.com has the answer to that question

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[homslice]

What's the marlin lock?
My rem marlin requires a pile of force to work the action.

 

[smokinbarrel]

The Remington built Marlins leave a lot to be desired. If it is the spring loaded catch in lever that is sticking, you can often change out the spring in them for a lighter one to improve operation. A dot of grease on it helps too. Otherwise the internals can be quite rough and crude. It's simple enough to remove lever and bolt and do some polishing. Put a bit of lube on the knob on end of lever were it enters bolt. Time and use may smooth things up a bit. Sad that Remington who once made such fine guns deteriorated to the pathetic state it was at the last.