New Marlin Stock fit

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Hello Group,

I just received a new Marlin 1895GBL from Epps that was ordered on line. As soon as I opened the box, I noticed proud metal due to poor stock inletting. I called Epps and was told that they don't examine them so that they would not have know about the issue. Now I must send it back for a warranty repair. My buddy bought one about the same time as me. I will find out if his is fine and report back. Not impressed

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Keep looking it over, There is a good chance there are more Remington flaws. Check the indexing on the front sight, the mag tube, inside the action for burrs, the chamber for rough cut/tool chatter.
 
Thanks for you input. I just packed it up to be returned. I best have a second look. Epps replied with the following:

"...Unfortunately, the fit of the buttstock to your rifle is about average for most Marlin lever-action rifles. After examining several of the guns in our warehouse, this appears to be well within the normal tolerances for all current-production models from Marlin."


Sad that this is the expectation. I thought that Remlin got past their QC issues. Apparently not.
 
Last year I read a thread about someone on this forum trying to buy one also from Epps. This person went to the store and had to look at more than 6 rifles I believe, before he found one that wasn't flawed. This was back when they had quite a few in stock. looks like you got one of the last few remaining after everybody picked them over. That's the trouble with buying online.
 
I had that same problem when I was looking for my 336. Went to several stores. Then I got the bright idea to look at the serial numbers. Every one of them, even though they were "new" to stock, Remington was dumping them up here.

Long story short, I contacted DelSelins and they sent me a 2012 serial. The rifle was awesome - none of those 2011 model flaws that I observed in the stores.
 
handofzeus said:
Last year I read a thread about someone on this forum trying to buy one also from Epps. This person went to the store and had to look at more than 6 rifles I believe, before he found one that wasn't flawed. This was back when they had quite a few in stock. looks like you got one of the last few remaining after everybody picked them over. That's the trouble with buying online.
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that would have been me. and they were all flawed, I picked the one that was the best. I did some trigger work, re ground the hammer, honed the shiznit out of everything and now its as smooth as glass. loosen the stock screw, push the stock and receiver together and re tighten. if your not happy with that, return for refund and buy a Winchester. the stock fitment I see in the pic is exactly what mine looked like, and what the other new models in the store looked like.
 
I bought a new 1895 GS from Epps a few months back and had to go to the fourth (4th) box before I found one that was acceptable. Interestingly enough, I was informed at the time that they have a 'three box' policy, beyond which they will not open any additional boxes for viewings. The guy behind the counter took pity on me, seeing I was keen to buy one, and went for a fourth box. The flaws were varied and significant with stocks and stock fit. Best of luck.
 
handofzeus said:
Last year I read a thread about someone on this forum trying to buy one also from Epps. This person went to the store and had to look at more than 6 rifles I believe, before he found one that wasn't flawed. This was back when they had quite a few in stock. looks like you got one of the last few remaining after everybody picked them over. That's the trouble with buying online.
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Unfortunately getting like the fast food industry..get em in get em out.
 
Earlier this year I decided to get a marlin guide gun. I found a good one on the EE, a pre remlin beauty for a good price.
They are getting harder to find for a decent price but they are out there, be patient cause its worth it.
 
Here are some pics that I took of my 1895G (picked it up in store yesterday). I think I'm fine with the wood. The front sight is a different story (I'll post pics in a new thread).

Any comments?









 
I still would purchase an older one for the same kerch$ng.
The little nubbie with the red ring is a deal breaker.
Plus, character and new worn off is worth a bit of peso's too.
Nuth'in like a s'perianced Gal in yer mitts.
 
snackberry said:
Here are some pics that I took of my 1895G (picked it up in store yesterday). I think I'm fine with the wood. The front sight is a different story (I'll post pics in a new thread).

Any comments?
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What's the date of manufacture?

To check the date on the left side of the barrel, it consists of two letters indicating the month and year manufactured. This is for barrels that have REP on the right hand side, indicating Remington.
The first letter is the month using B-L-A-C-K-P-O-W-D-E-R-X as the code. B=Jan. L=Feb. A=Mar. C=Apr, K=May, P=June etc
The second letter is the year E=2010 F=2011 G=2012 H=2013
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