Ruger expects to re-introduce Marlin rifles in 2021

I have a 2018 build 336 BL, the grey laminate with 20 inch barrel. Sure, the steel is the matte bead blast instead of the shiny blue, but the fit and finish are absolutely stellar. I was able to Zero this rifle with minimal adjustments and ping the 100M gong with the iron sights all day long. I absolutely love this rifle. Truth is I had an early 80's Glenfield 30A, It was a beautiful looking rifle, I just couldn't get it to hit a barn right in front of me. My 1895 GBL is built with a New Haven Barrel with an Illion serial number, it was a bit rough to cycle, but after a little polishing and plenty of operating the lever for hours inn front of the TV (my wife stayed, she's a keeper), it smoothed out nicely. I think Remington finally figured out their Marlin builds. I hope Ruger can do the same.
 
you know ruger has special runs by lipsey's etc, would love to have them do a short run of xlr 444 again and especially a 356 winchester! wonder if marlin will do special runs not that ruger has taken them over. i also suspect the quality level will go up.
 
Just want to see the actual offerings online with real availability, some 336 TD's would be appreciated along with a svelte 25-35 frame........ Kevlar is on - flame away, the reloading bench is a must for us all in the upcoming days.
 
I'm cautiously optimistic for the future of Marlin rifles. I don't think that building a profitable traditional lever action in today's economy is possible without some manufacturing shortcuts, and shortcuts don't seem to work out particularly well with this style of rifle. Remington found out that there was more to it than just firing up production and waiting for the cash to start pouring in. Ruger, despite its better management and savvy, might run into some hiccups along the way. On the plus side, if these rifles can be made to the quality that encourage sales, Ruger is the company to make it happen. The cautionary tale though is that Savage opted not to attempt to reconstitute the 99, and in many ways a 99C would be a simpler rifle to produce than a 336. The American market could change dramatically in the near future if Biden is able to make the ARs, AKs, and standard capacity magazines NFA items, a fast handling .44 magnum or .30/30 lever action might become attractive to a large segment of the market. If the American market gravitates in a big way to the Marlin lever guns, we all benefit . . . if we can find one.
 
The difference between Ruger and Remington, is that Ruger will get it figured out BEFORE they start selling them.
 
The lever-gun market is probably split between the people wanting a modern cartridge (9mm and .223 could even be popular) with 21st century features on the one hand, and people wanting 19th century classic charm and SASS usability on the other hand, with a gap in the middle where the 20th century was.
 
Boomer said:
I'm cautiously optimistic for the future of Marlin rifles. I don't think that building a profitable traditional lever action in today's economy is possible without some manufacturing shortcuts, and shortcuts don't seem to work out particularly well with this style of rifle. Remington found out that there was more to it than just firing up production and waiting for the cash to start pouring in. Ruger, despite its better management and savvy, might run into some hiccups along the way. On the plus side, if these rifles can be made to the quality that encourage sales, Ruger is the company to make it happen. The cautionary tale though is that Savage opted not to attempt to reconstitute the 99, and in many ways a 99C would be a simpler rifle to produce than a 336. The American market could change dramatically in the near future if Biden is able to make the ARs, AKs, and standard capacity magazines NFA items, a fast handling .44 magnum or .30/30 lever action might become attractive to a large segment of the market. If the American market gravitates in a big way to the Marlin lever guns, we all benefit . . . if we can find one.
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My guide.....basically a giant 336 is pretty simple. Have never taken apart a 99. Given rugers go to manufacturing process, investment casting; what parts could not be made that way. Some Ruger firearms are tanks in their segments; no one is going to claim a gp100 357 is weak or svelte. So ease of manufacture and minimal machining( casting) vs light and quick handling. If they are smart, some of the money saved by casting parts could go to quality control, fit n finish, and proper action timing. People are going to be expecting crap given late JM and early Remlin quality. They absolutely have to nail function and quality, if they do, at a lower price than the competition........
 
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