Marlin quality !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sambaru said:
I purchased a Marlin 336 last year and I am extremely paranoid due to all the negative things I've been hearing about recent Marlins. I have had no issues with mine yet but I am no expert when it comes to rifles so it could just be that I haven't noticed anything yet or that I just don't know any better. My only solace is that I heard that it's only the latest Marlins made in New York under Remington that have the issues and mine is stamped North Haven, Connecticut so I'm hoping this makes a difference!
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If everything functions properly, your rifle is probably just fine and likely to remain so for a long time to come. It's only the faulty ones getting all the
press, although there does seem to be more then enough press. I can't believe that Remington's top brass has missed all the bad reports they've been getting lately and I'm
as sure as hell they haven't missed the drop in sales. If they have, they should all be fired and probably will be. Let's face it, they didn't buy up
Marlin just to let it go down the drain. Are they having problems? Yes. Will those problems go unrectified? I don't believe that for a minute.
 
You have to take some of those reports with a grain of salt. I'm not saying they are lying, but, if you can go to a store and try one, it's your best bet. I bought a Mossberg 4X4 in 300 WM after reading some good things about it. It shoots a little better than MOA. I'm very satisfied with it, the only thing I want to change is the trigger, as it's pre-LBA (or whatever they call their adjustable trigger). reading what guys on here and other forums say, I'm taking my life into my hands when I fire it. I also bought a Norinco EM-332, based on reviews from Australia and NZ. I'm extremely happy with it, and it shoots at least as well as my son's CZ, but according to guys here, it's barely suitable as a boat anchor. Same goes for scopes.

Handle one, and if you like it, buy it!
 
Looked up my serial number and discovered mine was made in 2009... so it would have been in CT as they didn't move to NY until after March 2010. Now I can sleep tonight LOL.

358 BLR, thanks for the assurance... you are right, even if I did have a NY made one, if I don't have any issues, I shouldn't worry. I just... worry a lot haha. Yes, I'm one of those people
 
358 BLR said:
If everything functions properly, your rifle is probably just fine and likely to remain so for a long time to come. It's only the faulty ones getting all the
press, although there does seem to be more then enough press. I can't believe that Remington's top brass has missed all the bad reports they've been getting lately and I'm
as sure as hell they haven't missed the drop in sales. If they have, they should all be fired and probably will be. Let's face it, they didn't buy up
Marlin just to let it go down the drain. Are they having problems? Yes. Will those problems go unrectified? I don't believe that for a minute.
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Here's another telling quote from marlinowners:
The Remington (FGI/Cerberus) imposed sub-two minute build times might have had something to do with it as well.

And so far, the guns coming out of Ilion haven't been too swell. Ya know, those extra dovetail's and stuff...
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Methinks Remington doesn't care, or maybe just wants to create a poorer brand as a "competitor" to their product. FWIW, I have an older 336 and I think its a great little rifle. I would actually buy one more if I can find a nice example in 38 special :D
 
Six years ago I looked at a brand new Marlin 1895 as I wanted a lever in .45/70. Price was fine but I didn't like the look or the feel of the stock. Action seemed OK.

But now as I hear of the quality control issues with their levers, I'm going to shop around for a used one from a while back. Saw a pristine used one at a local show two years ago but it was spoken for and a lot more than I expected for a used .45/70 ($700-$750). I told the seller that if the buyer changed his mind to give me a call but I guess he didn't change his mind.

Marlin levers are going down the same path of Winchester. Shame.
 
Safest bet is to probably bring some snap caps with you to the store and cycle them in the gun.

If it acts right....buy it. If not....lemon.

How I make my purchases. Test the action at the store.
 
Nestor said:
While I can understand your personal preference I think it's worth to point out that Winchesters are made in Japan now, which may be the reason behind increasing the price & quality. New Winchesters along with some of the Browning's products are actually (IMO of course) the nicest mass produced rifles out there available today.
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I came to the same conclusion and ended up with a BLR...
 
OEM said:
Methinks Remington doesn't care, or maybe just wants to create a poorer brand as a "competitor" to their product. FWIW, I have an older 336 and I think its a great little rifle. I would actually buy one more if I can find a nice example in 38 special :D
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Well, if that is true then "Marlington" will get what they deserve, but I can't see what Remington product they would be competing with. It's no skin off
my a$$ though, as I'm not looking for a lever gun anyway and if I were, I've been hearing great things about Winchester.:D
 
Bought a GBL a couple months ago and she shoots like a dream. If you are buying one do not take the first one you see. Ask to see all the rifles, lever them and take the one that has the smoothest action.
 
Why not? said:
Actually, the latest Winchester levers, made in Japan, are better quality than they have been for more than 40 years!

Ted
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Well that's good news. Winchester was bought by FN Herstal weren't they? Are Winchester levers being made by Miroku now? I know Miroku made shotguns for Browning so it wouldn't surprise me if they are making the BLR.

Anyone have a link to a review?
 
Why not? said:
Here's Winchester's own press release.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/library/articles/detail.asp?id=116


Ted
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Ted that press release is almost five years old. Here's a link to a more current one:

http://www.winchesterguns.com/library/pressreleases/detail.asp?id=219

In this release Winchester says the only '94s that Winchester was manufacturing in 2010 were 500 Custom Shop rifles at almost $2000 each and the Model '94 High Grade at $1500 each.

The Winchester 2011 catelog list 20" Model 94 short for $1100 USD suggested retail and the 24" Model 94 Sporter for $1300 USD suggested retail.

Did you buy one of the new Winchesters? How do they compare to the pre '64s?
 
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