Marlin 1895 Owners Rusty?

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Grendeb

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Hi to all,

I might have a chance to join a group of friends for hunting bear this spring and moose next fall.
I have guns that could do the job if I can't make up my mind but I'd like to have something more compact and the one that caught my eye since a long time is the Marlin 1895.
One of my friend used to have a Gov version, I shot it a few times and I believe I would prefer the pistol grip with the big loop as I have big hands, during fall I might wear gloves.

I'd like to have input from people who used it for hunting as I know it'll have scratch blue might come off and or scratch in the brush which should probably start rust right?
When I use something to hunt I plan on using it fully and wouldn't want to wipe off the mist/water on the gun 10 times a day or see rust starting during the first day.
Am I creating a need to get that nice Stainless version or the Blued Gbl is quite rust resistant ?

I saw some other models on google that have big loops, SS, parkerised or powder coated with brown stock but it seems to be customised.
Is there any other offerings on the market?
btw I prefer the side loading gate so I discaded the Henry's.

Thanks in advance.
If you have pictures of good or bad experience please post it in the comments.
Thanks in advance guys and gals.

Grendeb
 
A Marlin will not rust quicker or more than other blued guns exposed to the elements without proper maintenance and care. If you're concerned get the 1895 SBL in SS for added resistance, ability to load more rounds in the tube magazine, and better aesthetics.
 
Oil it up before you go out.
Use gun wax on the kritter.
Last thing on my mind when I'm out hunting is whether me
ker-pow gits wet, unless I managed to drop it in a crick or lake.
I bring a can of spr
ay and a rag along for a quick wipe if I'm not
at home.
Overnighters has me bringing a quick kit.
 
Grendeb said:
Hi to all,

I might have a chance to join a group of friends for hunting bear this spring and moose next fall.
I have guns that could do the job if I can't make up my mind but I'd like to have something more compact and the one that caught my eye since a long time is the Marlin 1895.
One of my friend used to have a Gov version, I shot it a few times and I believe I would prefer the pistol grip with the big loop as I have big hands, during fall I might wear gloves.

I'd like to have input from people who used it for hunting as I know it'll have scratch blue might come off and or scratch in the brush which should probably start rust right?
When I use something to hunt I plan on using it fully and wouldn't want to wipe off the mist/water on the gun 10 times a day or see rust starting during the first day.
Am I creating a need to get that nice Stainless version or the Blued Gbl is quite rust resistant ?

I saw some other models on google that have big loops, SS, parkerised or powder coated with brown stock but it seems to be customised.
Is there any other offerings on the market?
btw I prefer the side loading gate so I discaded the Henry's.

Thanks in advance.
If you have pictures of good or bad experience please post it in the comments.
Thanks in advance guys and gals.

Grendeb
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I've never had any issue with mine. Like any other firearm,be sure it's lightly oiled and wiped down with G96 or any other brand of silicone before you go out and there'll never be a problem. Marlin's are working firearms,not wall hangers. Go for it.
 
If oiled beforehand and wiped down and oiled at night with a silicone cloth and a protective oil you have nothing to worry about. I carried the 1895 in my avatar for 6 straight years from sept - dec as my only deer rifle and still continue to carry it for a good portion of the season.

The blueing is worn off my muzzle and is thin on the bottom of the receiver. There isn't a spot of rust on mine. No need for a blued/ walnut gun to rust if cared for.

I do wish I knew about and had tried out some renaissance wax. Seems to be quite the armour coating.

Buy one and hunt away
 
You van always buy their stainless steel model.

But what I really think is:
Better forget Marlin, they are still producing sh*t!

My recently (3 weeks ago) bought 1895 CB came with an eyesore mismatching wiggling loose wood set and razor sharp metal parts.
Went straight back.

Marlin must be the absolute WORST firearms manufacturer there is, NO Quality control whatsoever!
The fit and finish couldn't be worse if done in a first year kindergarten wood working shop.
If you want to have a good Laugh or Cry, then check out their so called wood checkering, I have no words for this kind of garbage, except "if you can't do it, don't do it"!

Ever wondered why they have no email address, a standard for every company nowadays?
 
polaris said:
You van always buy their stainless steel model.

But what I really think is:
Better forget Marlin, they are still producing sh*t!

My recently (3 weeks ago) bought 1895 CB came with an eyesore mismatching wiggling loose wood set and razor sharp metal parts.
Went straight back.

Marlin must be the absolute WORST firearms manufacturer there is, NO Quality control whatsoever!
The fit and finish couldn't be worse if done in a first year kindergarten wood working shop.
If you want to have a good Laugh or Cry, then check out their so called wood checkering, I have no words for this kind of garbage, except "if you can't do it, don't do it"!

Ever wondered why they have no email address, a standard for every company nowadays?
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Marlin exists in name only these days. The once proud company that built quality firearms for decades is no more.
You are talking about a different company all together.

It may say Marlin, but it's not a Marlin. Look for the JM stamp if you are concerned about quality.

jmho
 
I had a 1895GBL, greater shooter, and great gun at the range, fit and handled great.

I used it for one hunting season sept-dec and then got rid of it, I had no problem with rust on the outside and the bluing held up well with just a wipe at the end of the day and thin coat of oil.

The main problem I had was the areas that were difficult to reach would rust especially were it was touching the laminate stock. the mag tube, end of receiver that went into the stock. Every hunting trip I got back from I would have to pull the entire thing apart to ensure this would not happen which is a pain in the ass when going on frequent 1 and 2 day trips. Laminate stock swelled up and had to sand it to get it back together. I had a gun smith re blue the mag tube as it went really bad also discussed getting it guncoted at one point as well, but in the end decided to get rid of it for something easier to maintain in my current environment.

Currently using bolt guns and semi's with no problem, not sure what the weather is like were you are but I swear on many trips that one year it was like someone holding a hose on you for the whole day the GBL was a great rifle but did not like the weather.
 
delboybc said:
I had a 1895GBL, greater shooter, and great gun at the range, fit and handled great.

I used it for one hunting season sept-dec and then got rid of it, I had no problem with rust on the outside and the bluing held up well with just a wipe at the end of the day and thin coat of oil.

The main problem I had was the areas that were difficult to reach would rust especially were it was touching the laminate stock. the mag tube, end of receiver that went into the stock. Every hunting trip I got back from I would have to pull the entire thing apart to ensure this would not happen which is a pain in the ass when going on frequent 1 and 2 day trips. Laminate stock swelled up and had to sand it to get it back together. I had a gun smith re blue the mag tube as it went really bad also discussed getting it guncoted at one point as well, but in the end decided to get rid of it for something easier to maintain in my current environment.

Currently using bolt guns and semi's with no problem, not sure what the weather is like were you are but I swear on many trips that one year it was like someone holding a hose on you for the whole day the GBL was a great rifle but did not like the weather.
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That's what I'm affraid.
I take care of my things before and after a hunt, I don't want to have to do it all the time.
 
Grendeb said:
That's what I'm affraid.
I take care of my things before and after a hunt, I don't want to have to do it all the time.
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Then don't do it all the time!
How many thousands, or millions, of guns do you think have been on hunts where they got wet? The owners would usually just set them by the fire to warm up and dry out and the vast majority of them did not rust.
My rifles have been used like that many dozens of times over a lot of years and they never collected any rust.
 
My GBL is a working gun. It's quite often neglected. And riding around in float planes isn't exactly a friendly environment. It's been fine.
 
H4831 said:
Then don't do it all the time!
How many thousands, or millions, of guns do you think have been on hunts where they got wet? The owners would usually just set them by the fire to warm up and dry out and the vast majority of them did not rust.
My rifles have been used like that many dozens of times over a lot of years and they never collected any rust.
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^ this 100%

I'll admit I don't hunt coastal rain. Mostly interior fall, cool, bit of snow and cold. Every time I come in from a hunt the gun stands in the corner of the furnace room for a couple hours till warm and dry. Then silicone reel cloth and G96.

Mines a 2000 maybe 2002 vintage 1895G so can't comment on new production guns. Guns have been getting wet and cold for a lot longer than we've been making them in stainless and synthetic. Even stainless guns rust if left damp and cramped. Seen a foam lined gun case ruin a couple nice guns.
 
polaris said:
You van always buy their stainless steel model.

But what I really think is:
Better forget Marlin, they are still producing sh*t!

My recently (3 weeks ago) bought 1895 CB came with an eyesore mismatching wiggling loose wood set and razor sharp metal parts.
Went straight back.

Marlin must be the absolute WORST firearms manufacturer there is, NO Quality control whatsoever!
The fit and finish couldn't be worse if done in a first year kindergarten wood working shop.
If you want to have a good Laugh or Cry, then check out their so called wood checkering, I have no words for this kind of garbage, except "if you can't do it, don't do it"!

Ever wondered why they have no email address, a standard for every company nowadays?
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I would be interested to know the year of manufacture of your Marlin having recently acquired a 2016 production with a fit and finish that rival my JM's. The general consensus is that they started to see a quality improvement in 2015 for most of their production runs.
 
H4831 said:
Then don't do it all the time!
How many thousands, or millions, of guns do you think have been on hunts where they got wet? The owners would usually just set them by the fire to warm up and dry out and the vast majority of them did not rust.
My rifles have been used like that many dozens of times over a lot of years and they never collected any rust.
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I understand and agree with that you're saying H4831, I have a shotgun I use for duck season I fell in water with it, rains and more it handles rust surprisingly good.
The difference is the thing has thick matte black paint as opposed to my little 22 from marlin that is blued, I used it quite considerably, there are scratches and rust started to appear.
Now it's only on the barrel so I don't mind much I'll paint the thing. But on a lever I'm not sure I'd consider doing that kind of job cnsidering the price of the rifle.
Again I understand many rifles were used in the past and I don't pretend to be any harder than the alaskan guides or bush pilot still I want something that will last.
When marlin was bought it wasn't what it used to be, is it ok now?
If not then the SS might be a better option and simply have peace of mind...
 
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