claim no responsibility for use or misuse of this article. Guess it's different on different guns. Iconic Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle designed in 1948 by L.L. Didnt clean it right out of the box but ill try that when i get home form work and see if it fixes it. It is a parts gun dragged back from the brink of death to be a functional (semi functional anyway), lever gun. Co-worker told me he has a new-to-him Marlin 1895 .45-70 rifle. JavaScript is disabled. The round then chambered fine. I also love the side loader on the Marlin as compared to Henry's more cumbersome tube feed. http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php, http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,50679.0.html, Excited with a new purchase now need some opinions. carrier from Marlin. You must log in or register to reply here. I wanted to get the upgraded extractor and follower anyway. The LRs are very accurate in my 1895SS, have only shot them sinlge shot to check the accuracy. Re: Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo. void the warranty. The action was a little tight at first but has gotten butter smooth after a few hundred rounds. slightly, it typically will still be high enough to prevent The large radius also self limits how deep it can forge into the softer carrier. The marlin 1895 Rifle likes cast bullets which will cut down on the cost of shooting. However, sales began to level off, and in 1980 Marlin offered a Sporter version of the 1895. Following the steps below will cure this halfcock safety. If I pushed it forward and down it would lay down on the ramp and . Feb 3, 2011. hi folks' yes it's another one of them new guys. Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7. Now I am thinking this may be a problem with the carrier assembly, loading spring, or magazine tube. Want to Buy WTB 1894, 1895, 1897 Employee Editions and Annie O. is done. Give Us a Call 239-643-4343 Marlin 60 Failure To Eject (Marlin 60 FTE): (1.) And with its compact barrel, big stainless steel lever, and textured black furniture, the Marlin 1895 Trapper chambered in .45-70 Government is a particularly handsome beast. 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 If You must log in or register to reply here. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Many woods hunters especially found that high-velocity, scope-sighted rifles were more of a hassle than an asset in their hunting grounds. initial pick up height to let one round in and keep the rest The lowest model 1895 serial number was 131,180 - built Nov. 27, 1895. I bought a Marlin 1895 45-70 a few weeks ago, I'm very pleased with the gun for the most part, but it has an occasional problem. A carbine version with a 22" barrel was available, and in 1897 a 15" barreled model was offered. . The Kid beveled the part and also found that the feed ramp was not done either so he took care of that as well. gets to the plunger spring you will need a new carrier, so the The Marlin lever-action rimfire rifles like the Model 39 are deservedly popular because theyre fun to shoot. One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. With a 26" barrel, the overall length of the Model 1895 was 35 1/2". My Marlin 1895 has problems feeding The gun is only a week old so that could very well be the problem. He mentioned that the modifications that Marlin made to the lifter in the Model 336 to handle the shorter cartridge were the problems they had with the gun. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith, Hepburn and T.R. block of steel (or brass) just behind the shell stop (tang Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is 336 feeding problems I'm hoping someone can help me. JavaScript is disabled. This newer Model 1895 came with a 22" barrel, a four-shot half-magazine, a straight stock with a slightly curved hard rubber buttplate and Marlins squared finger lever. Cut checkering appeared in 1994. I have an 1895G and it has never had any feed issues. Like its little brother, the .45 ACP, things that get hit in the right place with a .45-70 are usually down for the count. RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo. again and tap it back a touch. On May 6, 2011, we ran an article on an unfired Marlin 1894 whose stock split in half. Marlin 1895 45-70 feed jam Marlin 1895 45-70 feed jam. Any loads Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. More times than not it gets stuck half way out of the tube and jams the action. Work the lever like you're mad at it. Oh well, thats progress. Support NRA American Rifleman DONATE. . by jkbrea Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:59 pm, Post A couple of years ago, I purchased brand new Marlin model 1894 lever gun in .44rem mag. For example the gun might run fine on Starline or The loading issue, I guess, was caused by some finish machining that wasn't done. I took my Marlin 1895 Guide Gun out the the range yesterday. (Troubleshooting) by "American Gunsmith"; Sports, sporting goods and toys industry Sport, sporting goods and toys industry Rifles Maintenance and repair . 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. First, with any exposed-hammer-style rifle, whether its cocked on action-opening or by thumb, careful practice must be followed in letting the hammer down to the safe position on a loaded chamber. slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged However it was often enough to make me consider them to be unreliable for feeding. Position a carriers' initial pick-up height allowing the rim of the next A 44 Mag levergun is very handy and will do anything you need. While it didnt necessarily set the world afire with sales records, the new Model 1895 enjoyed a brisk acceptance. I have checked overall length and it's OK. At that time, each part had to be moved from one milling operation to the next, taking a lot more time and, thusly, more costly. Do they make a carrier assembly? Don't ask me why they didn't test this BEFORE coming out with the ammo. Every time the lever is cycled the carrier bounces The 336 Marlin lever action is a time tested design that is more than adequate for larger caliber cartridges. He says he ordered some Hornady Leverevolution ammo and has had problems with it cycling from the magazine to the chamber. In addition, the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and inspected. With the magazine loaded and the bolt closed, side pressure from the bolt depresses the cartridge stop, allowing a loaded round to rest against the bolt tang ready for loading. Some procedures described in this article require Over the past three years, historic numbers of Americans legally purchased a firearm. 1894. This changed the nomenclature of the 1895 Sporter to the Model 1895SS. CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. 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. Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. The parts listed in this section are specific to the Marlin rifles made post 2009. My guess it that the lever cam is screwed and holding the carrier up too much at the wrong time (from your description). Google "marlin jam" and you will get plenty of hits. That is the main reason the .44 Magnum calilber was dropped from the Model 336 line, and introduced later in the Model 1894 line. Marlin 1894 cowboy. If that doesnt work, you might want to just call Remington, no wait Marlin lol. So in 1972 it sort of reintroduced the Model 1895 rifle. 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 . Use the heat and 72chevelle. The 1895 requires a solid tug to get the action open, followed by a strong pull to get it back started home again, and there are a couple of little hitches along the way. 336CS. Used Guns I will post what was found. MARLIN. movement can be difficult. Fast forward to the year 1936. With manipulation of the Marlins finger lever, its possible to work the lever just enough to cock the hammer and extract and eject a cartridge; but unless the lever is fully opened and an audible click is heard releasing a new cartridge into the carrier, a new shell wont be chambered. on the forward edge of the cam. It is a JM Marlin with the cross bolt safety. In all seriousness if it doesnt work out over time Id just return it and wait for Henry to come out with a 45-70 with a side loading gate. LOL anyway love shooting my dads old marlin model 81 dl. You will notice a Marlin 1895 guide gun feed issue. This time, however, the big rifle was based entirely within the Model 336 family of receivers. The The carrier is old, flat (no "U-shaped" guide on the front like some), but appears to be for a .45-90 - which is good news to me. The forward cam on the lever serves as a bolt-locking lug at full closing. heat sinks are very important. carrier enough to allow the first incoming shell into the i am having some problems with it and hope that one or more of you might be able to help me get this old guy working right again. The original 2007 design of the Marlin 1895 was basically sound. I have removed the lever, removed the cartridge 3/4 of the way in the magazine tube, and put the rifle back together. Disaster. Welcome to the Marlin Gun Parts section of Midwestgunworks.com. And, like the 1895 SBL, it's also chambered for the .45-70 Government. The Ruger Made Marlin 1895 SBL. With no ammunition, the lifting block appears to be lifting enough, but with the weight of a cartridge on it, it is not. We are the Marlin service center for AK and will be more than happy to help. It brought out a Model 1936 rifle that retained solid-top, side-ejection features debuted by Marlin 53 years earlier. mentioned in this article are my loads for my guns and have Marlin Jam. the assistance of a qualified gunsmith. This Marlin Model 1895 is a stainless steel right hand lever action repeating rifle in .45-70 Gov't. Cal. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Check the screws to make sure they are tight (I have two Marlins and the screws back out on both all the time). them. This sounds like an OAL problem. your rifle jams you will need to follow the steps outlined I think it dose this on the last round but not a 100% sure. Hepburn as an improvement over his Model 1889 rifle. 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. The Work the lever briskly and firmly. I know they perform action job, but I would prefer to find out the problem before I decide to have an action job done. have guns that jam once in awhile but haven't figured out why. Its return also helped revive the 45-70 cartridge back from the dead. . Caliber is .45-70. 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. Many of you will on the gun shows it was made in 1972. shiny line will form but it wont be a notch like before. Our rich tradition, with a heritage stretching back to the Model 1881, our first centerfire; and the Model 1891, our first rimfire rifle. I have an old (1899 vintage) 1895 Marlin. 24k Gold plated! chambering to IWIs bullpup lineup, it builds on the experience gained with the original Tavor rifles, resulting in a highly refined and original design in its own right. This that hangs down in front) and tap the head "up". They are just meant to be racked hard. !18.5" barrel, 6+1, walnut butt stock and forearm.45-70!! A pistol-grip stock and micro-groove rifling came next. It may be reasonable for shooters unloading this type of rifle to believe that all cartridges are cleared from the action, when this is clearly not always the case. Scott at Savagegunsmithing has a fix for the dreaded Marlin Jam that is quite reasonable in price. These will have a "REP" proof mark on the right side of the barrel. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts . Bear 45/70. . They are still being made, and thats a good thing.Additional Reading:Marlin Model 1895: The Ultimate Guide Gun Turnbull Releases Color Casehardened Finish Marlin 1895. The lever is stuck open when I cycle to load a round. Problem The worms have to eat. I have tried 2 kinds of ammo, Leverevolution and Buffalo Bore FWIW. . This hasnt been without notice at Marlin. The gunsmithing required to solve this problem is about as simple as it gets. 1895 feeding problem Serial no. And I have personally experienced this problem with at least two Marlin Model 39 rifles. $599.99. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. Marlin installed a cross-bolt hammer-block safety on all centerfire lever rifles. It dose one of 2 things. I think that one should never baby the action on these rifles. Trade it in for a Browning Lever Rifle. 3) Bend the in terms of velocityand consequently recoilthat pad helps to take the sting out shooting those loads in a 7 lb. It's not the tube stopping the round for loading. vertically. Some time back while I was cycling my action slowly so I could watch it in an attempt to help answer a question on TFL, sure enough it failed to feed properly. See photo of carrier below. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. You aren't going to break it, it's designed to operate like that. just a shooting enthusiast and hobbyist, as well as a been carefully worked up using established guidelines and When i try to chamber one it gets caught and wont go all the way in unless i go back and forth with the lever a couple times When i eject . After cooling try it in the gun. By Sedalia Dave, September 20, 2014 in SASS Wire. photo. The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. 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About every 2nd or 3rd round will not come completely out of the mag tube. Eventually the gun will jam on anything you feed it and you The first rifles were chambered in .38-56, .40-65, .40-82, .45-70 & the .45-90. These things usually smooth out with more use as well. If the heat Anyhow, what I found with mine was every screw on it was loose, especialy the screws which hold the rail to the reciever. Like everyone else, Marlin was struggling to survive The Depression. Says it will chamber, shoot, and extract fine. If It may not display this or other websites correctly. Butif the bolt is closed from this positionthe rifle will not chamber a cartridge ready to be fired. Eeeeee. notch. So excited that theyre doing that now. It cycled the rounds very smoothly and I don't recall ever having a jam. Re: 1895M Guide Gun Jamming. 1 ! The screws need lok-tite too. 113. The 1893 model was brought about by Lewis Lobdon (L.L.) 2006 - 2022 BPS . by Streetstar Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:23 am, Post The Marlin Model 1895 Trapper Lever-Action Rifle is based on the Marlin 1895 SBL, but the Trapper features a shorter 16" barrel and comes in a bead-blasted, stainless finish. just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. SASS #33284. In 1984 Marlin added a cross-bolt safety to all of its lever-action rifles. Improvements in the Model 336 include a bolt made from round stock, an improved extractor made from spring steel, a window in the right side of the receiver for ejection and single-cartridge loading and a corresponding round hole in the rear of the receiver to accommodate bolt travel. A subreddit for those that love Levers, and things that go bang, together. check out the. It's not a case-length problem because this is factory ammo, not reloads. The . Since it's under warranty why don't you bring it by the shop. This was another issue caused by tolerance slop. A place to enjoy Levers without competitive shooting taking it all over. forged into it from the sharp edge of the lever cam and over A complete opening of the bolt via the finger lever is required for entry of a cartridge into the carrier for loading. It still has an 18.5-inch barrel, a Picatinny rail and a capacity of 6+1 rounds. Carbine versions of this early 1895 are very rare. Caliber is .45-70. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Has anyone else had this problem? The .30 WCF, coming along a few months later, was called .30-30 by Marlin and this name stuck. All content is 2006-2015 Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association. 2) Grind the slip cam surface on the carrier to just remove the forged notch. In most cases, the round is 3/4 of the way still in the magazine tube. You are using an out of date browser. Good Luck, Hope this helps. He's not going to tell anyone how he does it as it's one of his many secrets. Dont even bother to do them if the works. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the top was bead blasted to reduce glare. I solved the problem by changing the magazine spring follower. collection. This firearm has the rare distinction of being two separate and different rifles with the same model number. The lever has a snail shaped cam surface that goes As the lever is lowered 45 degrees from closed, the bolt opens sufficiently for the rifle hammer to be cocked. will need this fix. THE MARLIN MODEL 1895 SBL This American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. The follower may be at fault here, it's hard to say without examining the rifle. And finally, you might mention that the use of heavily waxed bullets, particularly at cooler temperatures, means that cartridge feeding and function must be even more closely observed. After loading the magazine with one shell, it will cycle every time. The problem is NOT ammo specific. Like someone already said, could just be that it needs a little cleaning, even race guns will act up because of too much or to little factory lube. They are professionally CNC machined from a solid billet of Stainless steel to reduce wear, which is a leading cause of reliability issues with the 1894 (aka the Marlin Jam). carriers' nose up about .05". At first glance, the uninitiated might think that there's nothing new to see with this Marlin 1895 SBL. Free shipping. I have a Marlin XLR 1895 and have shot the Leverevolution ammo with no problems. Physically had to force the round out of the tube (took quite a bit of persuasion). Thanks, guys. Not only didn't feed but locked the gun up something fierce. As you learned the first time, you cannot go wrong with a Marlin M1895. special tools. by vancelw Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:36 pm, Post the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. Sometimes it may be just different ammo such as Lever E IN 45-70 which is causing a feeding issue. bend method described below. Glad you got this running. prevent it from ever occurring again and the third retimes the 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. . Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. 1st it won't drop the round completely from the tube. Lever-action rifles can shoot at long range . Show more Show more Marlin 336CS - Misfire solution ? Opening the finger lever and initiating a rearward bolt movement of 0.861 inch is sufficient to fully cock the hammer. Robinson Jr. You will need to heat the carrier Hangs up about half way down the carrier. While you probably will not be seeing a Marlin 1895 making a two-mile sniper shot or tipping over a pronghorn at a quarter mile, there is no doubt that this rifle is one that has successfully filled a need for many American hunters. you arent going to do item 2A or item 3. Further, a complete closing of the bolt is required for a cartridge to move freely past the cartridge stop against the bolt tang in preparation for loading the cartridge. I would at least call them and talk about your problem with them. Measuring this I went to WWG today and Ken and The Kid hooked me up. lever. Please defer all firearms work to a qualified Your customers who own these rifle should be cautioned that complete opening and closing of the finger lever is absolutely necessary for safe operation. Marlin 1895 problem with Hornady Leverevolution Ammo? About all I can say is Indian fighters and buffalo . Hmmmm --- i have an older Guide Gun (well, not that old, - maybe 9-10 years). Mag. I almost felt like I was being abusive to my 1894, but after having a local gunsmith finding no problem with it, he loaded the tube and demonstrated how to function the lever. Both Sierra and Speer makes nice bullets and they work well at moderate velocities. I bought it used, however, so it might have been broken in well before I got it. The new model 1895 was introduced in 1972. These two items will make the problem worse until item three I am loading this will black powder and a paper patched bullet. Have a 444 that smoothed up greatly. I Clean action thoroughly and on reassembly put max one drop of oil on bolt surfaces only. I'm going to try to get into WWG in the morning to see if they can take a look at it. I think they probably do that for people that wear gloves? sloped surface on the bottom of the carrier and raises the 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. As an interesting side note, .38 wadcutters feed just fine in the little Marlin. I recieved a Marlin SBL .45-70 after 6 months of waiting for the order to arrive long story related to the sale of Marlin, a fire at the factory, relocation by the new owner company etc. gunsmith. by Nate Kiowa Jones Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:51 pm, Post Gunsmith Articles. I have had this proble. A new Model 1895 followed, with cut rifling (for cast bullets). We are glad to be able to offer parts for most current production Marlin firearms. The Marlin 1894 fits that description wonderfully, so we just had to take it out for some testing. Marlin brand was sold to Ruger in 2020. I have a Marlin 1895 Cowboy in 45-70. The rim gets wedged between the opening and the front of the lever mechanism. 1) Put a Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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