Marlin news

[The deer man]

It might not be new to some but came across some recent interesting articles about what will be the the new era of Ruger/Marlin rifles...

Firstly, there's the issue of warranty on any new pre-Ruger Marlin's, doesn't look like there is any except what you'd get from a gunshop, not much.

Customer Service

www.marlinfirearms.com

Secondly, and more importantly there's Ruger's recent announcement.

Ruger Shows off its 1st Marlin Rifle :: Guns.com

Ruger on Thursday posted a photo of the company's first production Marlin lever-action rifle, made at its plant in North Carolina.

www.guns.com

Thirdly, a little history and a view that Marlin will be back!

Is Marlin Firearms on the Brink of a Comeback?

After years of difficulties with Remington, expect to see new American-made Marlin rifles—now owned by Ruger—hitting the market this fall.

www.outdoorlife.com

It is likely that the change in ownership will not be a change in parts and that new Ruger/Marlin parts will be interchangeable to a point, intimated by Chris Killoy / CEO & President of Ruger.

So for Marlin followers, and I am one, there's light at the end of the tunnel!

 

[njc110381]

I've been hoping that they'll just make stuff to the current designs, but do it properly so the quality is better. We'll see. Until now I've always chased the JM stamp. Even those guns aren't always perfect, but there's a better chance of it not being junk!

 

[alberta boy]

I'm glad they're bringing back the 94 . One in 44 RM makes for a very handy " walking around in the bush " rifle . I am , however , bracing myself for the new prices , they may be a bit eye watering . Again , we'll see .

AB

 

[GrahamK998]

I'm interesting to see what the quality of new 1894's will be like, especially as JM stamped models are scarce.

 

[Sharpie]

I'm interesting to see what the quality of new 1894's will be like, especially as JM stamped models are scarce.

AFAIK Ruger aren't tooling up for the 1894 yet, in pistol calibres. Probably rather little interest in their home market.

Their first, according to this news, is the 1895. Which is a misnomer, the ones we know, in 45-70 etc. were first introduced in 1972. Based on a beefed up 336.

I think that Ruger next plan to make 336s

I wish them well and it will be interesting to see what they manage to make from the firesale bits, tooling (and maybe some employees) that they got from the disastrous Remington ownership period. If they do well then I'm sure that they will expand the range, but it is very early days yet, and they will need to prioritise what they do. They can make superb desirable things, like the #1, but mass market lever guns might not actually be much of a market, overall. It hasn't cost them much at all to buy the dregs of Marlin, but the name I think is worth something. What they choose to do with that is for them to decide.

My Marlin 336, in 30-30, (made by Marlin) is a keeper, but I recognise has little relevance to many, but I like it. By the way, it is a 1948 design.

Winchester are historically the ones who invented the lever gun, pioneered the 30-30 (.30 WCF) and whose dating system is valid.

Modern Henries, made by Henry Repeating Arms, established 1996, are just that. Modern interpretations, apparently well done, at a price. They have finally added a loading gate, to bring them into the 19th century.

 

[alberta boy]

AFAIK Ruger aren't tooling up for the 1894 yet, in pistol calibres. Probably rather little interest in their home market.

Their first, according to this news, is the 1895. Which is a misnomer, the ones we know, in 45-70 etc. were first introduced in 1972. Based on a beefed up 336.

I think that Ruger next plan to make 336s

I wish them well and it will be interesting to see what they manage to make from the firesale bits, tooling (and maybe some employees) that they got from the disastrous Remington ownership period. If they do well then I'm sure that they will expand the range, but it is very early days yet, and they will need to prioritise what they do. They can make superb desirable things, like the #1, but mass market lever guns might not actually be much of a market, overall. It hasn't cost them much at all to buy the dregs of Marlin, but the name I think is worth something. What they choose to do with that is for them to decide.

My Marlin 336, in 30-30, (made by Marlin) is a keeper, but I recognise has little relevance to many, but I like it. By the way, it is a 1948 design.

Winchester are historically the ones who invented the lever gun, pioneered the 30-30 (.30 WCF) and whose dating system is valid.

Modern Henries, made by Henry Repeating Arms, established 1996, are just that. Modern interpretations, apparently well done, at a price. They have finally added a loading gate, to bring them into the 19th century.

Yes , they won't be producing the 94s for a while yet , the 336 series is their next priority . They did acquire the tooling for the 94s , which is the correct introduction date by the way , so they will be making them .There is , however , a huge market here for lever guns , they're bread and butter for a lot of firearms dealerships . It will be an earner for Ruger , they wouldn't have bought it otherwise .Some of the most commonly encountered firearms out here are still chambered in 30/30 , it's arguable whether they're more popular than Lee Enfields . Either way , it would be close . To give you an idea , a decent used 95 is going for about $1500 CDN at the moment , with SSBLs going for about $ 2000 . A 336 will go for a G note , and again , the more desirable models selling for considerably more . These prices are for used rifles . With increasingly restrictive legislation on semi autos in a lot of jurisdictions , lever guns will probably see increased demand . The Henrys are well built rifles , but , for some reason , just don't blow my hair back .............. if I had hair to blow back that is .

AB