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Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:03 pm
by Grizzly
Sim G wrote:Where you off to? Can you not take it with you? By all means get in touch if it's to go!
Remington produced Marlins are now so much better. Remington have actually employed some of the people they laid off when they moved the factory, so I'm led to believe. Some of the collectors association in the US reckon the new ones from the factory today are as good as those produced on the last day in New Haven, but, I reckon the damage is well and truly done. To get their reputation back, they're going to have to be twice as good and sell for half!
Now if you want it compare night and day quality, I have a first year production 1894. In fact it's probably just had its 120th birthday! Compared to rifles made 100 years after it, is chalk and cheese. I don't know what it was back then, but boy, is it good.... And it still shoots a storm!!
I agree and I do hope they are better now. I knew about the problems before I bought my .357, decided to give them the benefit of the doubt then had nothing but problems so have learnt first hand to never buy a Remlin again. I don't blame Marlin, it's Remington's fault. Can't beat old guns when the accountants didn't get a say. Older the better IMO.
I'm heading out to Australia. Legally I could take it with me because it's not "military looking"
and I might do the sums but have a feeling it will be more costly than it's worth. Also planning to switch to IPSC pistol.
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:32 pm
by lapua338
The large loop lever is totally impractical unless you're wearing very heavy winter gloves.
When opening the action, your hand leaves the grip and your fingers travel downwards to smack into the lower section of the loop which can be very uncomfortable.
Totally useless in a practical course of fire as they place the emphasis on style rather than addressing any functional concerns.
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:35 pm
by Sim G
Cool as fvck, non-the-less...!!! :lol:
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:57 pm
by lapua338
Absolutely, I did hanker for a stainless large lever but I've had to stick with a standard lever for the type of shooting that I do.
I'm not convinced by its practicality but this little beauty is rather desirable.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/0 ... -co-pilot/
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:06 pm
by Grizzly
I think it depends on how you rack it. I prefer the larger loop. The softer curve just under the trigger allows you to rack it in a forwards motion rather than downwards like the 1894's. That way it tends to pivot round your middle finger rather than bashing all your fingers against it.
Grizzly do nice custom Marlin's
http://www.grizzlycustom.com/index.html
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:44 am
by HALODIN
Sorry I meant to reply to this. Looks nice! Thanks for the tip-off, JM it is
Grizzly wrote:Halodin,
This is my Marlin .45-70. Imported from states brand new a year ago. JM stamped. Try and get a JM stamped one, they were made at the old Marlin factory before Remington took over and the quality went way downhill. Personally I prefer the blued finish against the wood.
G
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:51 am
by HALODIN
We have one of these at our club, it's awesome. His has the massive muzzle brake on it as well and well it's stunning. It was this rifle that got my brain ticking... Not cheap, they're about £2,500 I think once all is said and done.
lapua338 wrote:Absolutely, I did hanker for a stainless large lever but I've had to stick with a standard lever for the type of shooting that I do.
I'm not convinced by its practicality but this little beauty is rather desirable.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/0 ... -co-pilot/
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:59 am
by jmc67
I have an 1895SBL, but unfortunately a Remington one rather than an original Marlin one. Had it checked over by Roger at SYSS when it came in, and so far (touch wood) it has behaved faultlessly. Great fun to use - gives me the biggest smile rating of all my guns.
Personally I like the big loop - much more comfortable to use than the small loop on my 1894.
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:11 pm
by jay851
Going a similar route with my JM stamped .44 1894, but going with the grey/green laminate furniture. going to add a xs full length rail and big loop lever, as i find the original very cramped on the fingers.
Re: Marlin Underlever Build
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:47 pm
by bradaz11
sometimes i hate looking at this forum :( i need one of these in my life, as the OP posted up, stainless with laminate stock. prob in 45-70
