I would at least call them and talk about your problem with them. Depending on what it looks like when we strip it down real quick, we may even be able to fix it while you wait, no garantee but maybe. in the magazine. I've taken it down many times, looked for a problem, and bent the cartridge stop on the magazine for better contact, but I'm not seeing the problem. May 30, 2009. Truckee Meadows. I did a search, and it seems that this is a common problem. special tools and cannot/should not be performed without It eats the Hornady gummy tips like candy and shoots 1.5 MOA with a scope. JavaScript is disabled. There is a supposed flaw in design, due to wear on the carrier. problem FOREVER. Today while out practicing I took out my Marlin 1895 lever gun in 45-70.. I know a couple of guys who just returned from Africa using 1895s, and they seemed quite satisfied. Just 18,000 rifles were made during its 22-year run. This is like the seventh recent issue (with Marlin Lever Rifles) that I've seen on this forum since I've been a member. If you try to work it gently it will jam. The trigger pull was more than adequate, with a bit of take up, breaking just under five pounds with minimal overtravel. Positive feeding and . I went to WWG today and Ken and The Kid hooked me up. The rifle cycles fine when no rounds are in the magazine. The Cure for New Guns I thought I knew why, but now I have my doubts. Fast & Free shipping on many items! A 16 1/2" barreled Trapper model has upgraded features like a 5-shot magazine, Wild West Guns Big Loop lever, synthetic stock and a Skinner peep sight. I think they probably do that for people that wear gloves? Clamp the gets to the plunger spring you will need a new carrier, so the I'm going to try to get into WWG in the morning to see if they can take a look at it. Scored a Winchester Centennial '66 Rifle! Then came the Marlin 1895, a solid-top, side-ejecting model. It is best to take the rifle into WWG. I bought it used, however, so it might have been broken in well before I got it. Nonetheless, the Model 1895 was a solidly built and accurate rifle. Says it will chamber, shoot, and extract fine. Three things are required to fix the problem. The gun shows very little use, the bluing is still intact on the lever.The lifter raises the nose of the bullet and enters the chamber, but the rim of the case is not high enough in the action to clear the ramp that is supposed to guide the shell into the chamber. Jamming on the lifter in 1895s, 93s, and 94s. is done. I do not think the rigger is the problem, and I do not like the loop lever. Co-worker told me he has a new-to-him Marlin 1895 .45-70 rifle. My guess it that the lever cam is screwed and holding the carrier up too much at the wrong time (from your description). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. SASS #33284. After cooling try it in the gun. The round then chambered fine. Many times the recoil will cause one of those pieces of wood to break off and fall into the action mechanism. Hmmmm --- i have an older Guide Gun (well, not that old, - maybe 9-10 years). Don't ask me why they didn't test this BEFORE coming out with the ammo. He says he ordered some Hornady Leverevolution ammo and has had problems with it cycling from the magazine to the chamber. by vancelw Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:36 pm, Post by SJPrice Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:54 pm, Post Bear 45/70. NEW. Re: Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo. Ruger just resurrected the Marlin Model 1895, and there are any number of custom shops who will build you a hot-rodded 1895 for a great deal of money. to be clamped in aluminum blocks for a heat sink. I will post what was found. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah. you went too far the very first incoming shell will jam as the We are the Marlin service center for AK and will be more than happy to help. If you do this, you will be done, Here is one A Look Back gun that wont require you to scour pawn shops, gun shows or yard sales in order to find one. Great deals on Marlin Rifle Parts. Finally, there is an 1895SBL made in stainless with an 18 1/2" barrel, full-length, 6-shot magazine, a laminated stock and the Wild West Guns Big Loop lever. Robinson Jr. by jkbrea Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:59 pm, Post I think that one should never baby the action on these rifles. Use of our website(s) implies understanding of our content disclaimer and privacy policy. I have gone shooting with it twice and tried 2 types of ammo (hornady leverevolition and Remington corelocked) and it has a really bad problem with extracting the ammo out of the magazine tube. With a 26" barrel, the overall length of the Model 1895 was 35 1/2". Hepburn was employed by Marlin after his previous employer, Remington, was forced into receivership. Has anyone else had this problem? Since it's under warranty why don't you bring it by the shop. As an interesting side note, .38 wadcutters feed just fine in the little Marlin. The Sporter, deemed the Model 1895S, has a pistol grip stock with a cap set off by a white-line spacer and a flat, hard-rubber buttplate, also with the white-line spacer. He's not going to tell anyone how he does it as it's one of his many secrets. Loaded 10 rounds in the tube and tried to chamber the first. If it is too long to allow the tip to clear the magazine tube, then the follower cannot go up to make a chambering ramp for the cartridge and the lever cannot be pulled back and closed. The first Marlin model 1895's were manufactured and initially listed in their catalog in 1896. MARLIN. I noticed, however, on Hornady's site that it could be the factory magazine follower doesn't like it: NOTE: The innovative LEVERevolution FTX and MonoFlex bullet designs may require a newer magazine follower to provide best possible functioning of the last round out of the magazine in certain guns. with just putting a radius on the forward edge of the lever His only issue is getting the ammo to go from the magazine tube to the chamber. Second, although its commonly assumed that jacking the finger lever repeatedly will empty all the cartridges from these rifles, cartridges can hang up during working of the lever and feeding operation. You aren't going to break it, it's designed to operate like that. Firearms, Reloading and Scopes Marlin 1895 feed problem sandhillmike Jan 13, 2010 Jan 13, 2010 #1 sandhillmike Gone but not forgotten Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't feed the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo I have. the assistance of a qualified gunsmith. I have had this proble. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. 2nd it drops it but doesn't lift it at all to put it in the chamber. Backward and upward movement of the lever then causes the carrier to elevate the cartridge and the internal tip of the lever pushes the cartridge into position where the bolt can bring it to full chambering. The overall length can be very long because the bullet is slightly less than bore diameter at the front. The worms have to eat. This retimes the carriers' Alaska Shooting Problem with New Marlin 1895 SBL tyrex13 Nov 2, 2010 1 2 Next tyrex13 New member Joined Oct 22, 2006 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 52 Location Anchorage/Soldotna Nov 2, 2010 #1 I admit that I am new to the lever action world, but for the life of me I can't get the thing to take a round. They are the Marlin guys, above all others. Used Guns That is the main reason the .44 Magnum calilber was dropped from the Model 336 line, and introduced later in the Model 1894 line. Then in 1902, Winchester did an odd thing they simply necked up the .30-30 case to take 0.321 jacketed bullets and called it .32 Winchester Special . Bump to the topjust curious if this issue has been resolved and what the problem was? Caliber is .45-70. Join Date: March 20, 2010. A carbine version with a 22" barrel was available, and in 1897 a 15" barreled model was offered. The 1895s, and 444s are all 336 actions. One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. It has a 19 inch barrel with a threaded end. prevents the forged notch from reoccurring. . $177.50. $599.99. special tools. Didnt clean it right out of the box but ill try that when i get home form work and see if it fixes it. vertically. This is a high-class place so act respectable. Warning: Marlin 1895GS 45/70 problem. A careful observation of the Marlin 39 rimfire reveals no apparent mystery in its design or overall operation. spreads the load out from the force of the carrier bounce and This time, however, the big rifle was based entirely within the Model 336 family of receivers. the softer carrier. A pistol-grip stock and micro-groove rifling came next. 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I have also had the same problem with the gummy tips causing hangups in the magazine of my 1886 Browning. If you do this, you will be done, otherwise, read on. Over 100 years in the making, here at last, an evolutionary new extractor design that finally addresses Marlin 1894 extractor-related feeding issues as well as ejection issues (spent brass ejects at 2 o'clock position into a tidy pile). by Streetstar Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:23 am, Post (2.) shiny line will form but it wont be a notch like before. The ultimate 1894 upgrade for any serious shooter. Steve Young aka Nate Kiowa Jones Sass# 6765. Today there are no fewer than eight variations of the Model 1895. By Sedalia Dave, September 20, 2014 in SASS Wire. In most cases, the round is 3/4 of the way still in the magazine tube. The LRs are very accurate in my 1895SS, have only shot them sinlge shot to check the accuracy. A severely weakened, damaged, or broken spring should be replaced. It was manufactured by Marlin Firearms which was purchased by Remington Arms. You must log in or register to reply here. The "Marlin Jam" as it is affectionately known is Marlin 1895 won't feed. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith, Thus, an overall length of 2.78" is no problem. Ending Thursday at 9:00AM PST 3d 14h. I speak from experience on this one My people skills are fine..its my tolerance for idiots that needs work. Putting a second round in the mag AFTER the first is chambered, will let it load every time as well. Gunsmith Articles. The hammer extension, in my opinion, was not needed, while the bolt flutes add a bit of clearance for fouling and contribute to the rifle's overall aesthetics. My 1895's have always been smooth though. by vancelw Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:17 pm, Post I think it dose this on the last round but not a 100% sure. Using a correctly-sized screwdriver, make sure that screw is snug. Various manufacturing teething problems, combined with more than a few hiccups in the quality control department, did no favours for the gun's reputation. ?. Aug 13, 2014. The screws need lok-tite too. The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. Eventually the gun will jam on anything you feed it and you Trade Count: Member; Posts: 18; Marlin 1895 feeding problem on: October 02, 2003, 01:50:48 AM I have a marlin 1895 that the rim of the shell gets caught below the ramp on the right side of the receiver and shows some brass . The marlin 1895 Rifle likes cast bullets which will cut down on the cost of shooting. Marlin 1895 45-70 Problems - YouTube 0:00 / 0:54 Marlin 1895 45-70 Problems BoostedGSX 353 subscribers 12K views 5 years ago Brand new out of the box "Remlin" .. Only one thing remains to make this a very functional rifle. I solved the problem by changing the magazine spring follower. Position a I have a Winchester lever 94 in 30-30 made in the early fifties, don't need to work it in this mannor. Heat the neck of their respective manufacturers. 2A) Order a new 113. Many of you will The Marlin 1895 Cowboy has true cowboy aesthetics for the hunter who appreciates a lever rifle or the cowboy action shooter. Constructed of stainless steel, it is a handy companion if you are bouncing around bear country. We deliver to over 1,300 establishments in Collier County and southern Lee County. It does involve a lot of work and his charge to fix the problem is very reasonable. There are good instructions on smoothing the Marlin 1895 action in the gunsmithing section at. I haven't shot it yet, but it seems to load and feed fine now and the action feels smoother as well. The Marlin 1894 fits that description wonderfully, so we just had to take it out for some testing. bend method described below. I also love the side loader on the Marlin as compared to Henry's more cumbersome tube feed. I have a Marlin XLR 1895 and have shot the Leverevolution ammo with no problems. This sounds like an OAL problem. I had read Marlin had. We are glad to be able to offer parts for most current production Marlin firearms. carrier enough to allow the first incoming shell into the The one I used was from Wild West Guns, but I think Marlin makes one for use with the Hornady gummy tipped bullets. 2) Grind the slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged notch. The Model 1894 was designed to handle the shorter cartridge. New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? 1st it won't drop the round completely from the tube. have guns that jam once in awhile but haven't figured out why. Anyhow, what I found with mine was every screw on it was loose, especialy the screws which hold the rail to the reciever. . I made a dummy round to see how it cycles before making a bunch. Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. This rifle has had less than two full boxes of cartridges put through it, and the action is like new in every respect. On May 6, 2011, we ran an article on an unfired Marlin 1894 whose stock split in half. . Even today, the 112-year-old .30-06 is among the top chamberings for hunting rifles. Variants of the 1895 included a short Guide Gun (also in .450 Marlin) and a Cowboy with a long octagon barrel. Dont even bother to do them if This will free the hammer spring 5) Remove hammer pivot screw, bottom trigger plate screw and side support screws to free the trigger plate from the receiver. I don't remember mine ever doing it, either, although I have only put a few hundred rounds through it, so far. However, the new Ruger-made Marlin 1895 SBL features some notable improvements and upgrades which make a good rifle even better. If I pushed it forward and down it would lay down on the ramp and . http://marauder.homestead.com/files/marlin94fix.html, Recoil from .357 Mag Marlin 1894C vs .44 Mag Marlin 1894, If this is your first visit, be sure to A major distinction of the Marlin rifle over the Winchester was its square-like bolt and side ejection and solid-top receiver. by vancelw Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:22 pm, Post 2. The Model 36as it became knownretained the square-like bolt of the Model 1889 and 1893 models. I have shot a few through my 1895 as well -- in 300, 350 400, 405 grain jacketed in any combination, and any order. just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. Many with new Marlins some even older have feeding issues. claim no responsibility for use or misuse of this article. These two items will make the problem worse until item three is done. Disassembly and cleaning of the magazine tube, spring, and plunger will usually do the trick. 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