The carrier wouldn't raise the front of the shell high enough to chamber it upon closing the leverit would jam. The new Marlin 1895 SBL proved itself on a challenging aoudad hunt in the wide open country of West Texas. special tools and cannot/should not be performed without As the magazine is serviced, you can also stretch the spring a couple of inches to help provide additional force on the cartridges inside the magazine. I have ran some 240 gr xtreme fp bullets too. Marlin Firearms recently debuted a redesigned lever action that is sure to attract attention, the Model 1894C chambered in .357 Mag/.38 Spl.Marlin had an 1894C in this caliber combination previously, but reintroduced it late last year after a near-complete overhaul from an engineering standpoint.Marlin engineers kept the same basic design,

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The ability to function and fire such a wide power range of ammunition is what made the 1895 .45/70 popular in the modern world. 3) Bend the SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge, SHOT 2022: Federal Premium Announces 30 Super Carry Cartridge, My Shot is Off: How To Sight in a Gun and, Henry 45-70 Lever-Action Rifle Safety Recall, Connecticut Gun Laws 2023: Permit Requirements, Alabama Gun Laws 2023: Permit Requirements, U.S. Army Junior Air Rifle Championship Underway, U.S. Army Small Arms Championships Slated for January, SHOT 2023: Gun Tests Visits Shoot Like A Girl, SHOT 2023: Uintah Precision Modern Sporting Muzzleloader, SHOT 2023: Tricking Out Your Henry Lever Rifle. It has worked great since then. I experienced this issue when I first got the gun and was advised to add a couple washers to the hammer spring to effectively increase the poundage of the spring. I sure wish I could examine the gun firsthand, as I think I've done all I can via this venue. On my Marlin 1895, I just don't feed them all the way in until the last one. Marlin has also replaced the XS Sights Lever Rail with a proprietary version that retains the fully adjustable ghost ring sight.

I don't mean it is missing, there is no recess for it as the early '92s did not have this feature. The Marlin 1895 SBL in .45/70 Govt is the first rifle out of the gates since Marlin was acquired by Ruger, and after using one for the last several weeks and taking it hunting, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. To test run a tight fitting patch through the bbl.

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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 rubbing on the other side as well. This snail shaped cam rides on a Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, ranges, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. by marlinman93 Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:21 pm, Post Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. the assistance of a qualified gunsmith. It is a small part; spring loaded and pinned to its little shelf on the inside of the receiver. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review.

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just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. Any suggestions? by apb Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:13 pm, Post It wouldn't feed. It unfortunately may also be a quality control issue. I had loaded 10 rounds into the magazine and fired five. The magazine follower can be seen through the load spring on the side of the receiver. Disaster. It feels even lighter than that.

Check the simple stuff first before putting new parts or sending it back to Marlin. Problem And, if beasts capable of eating or stomping you are what youre after, heavy .45/70 loads will handle them. Have the GG in 450. I use between a .025 and .035" R. This radius Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Since I started pumping the lever properly I have not had any jams. This rifle has had less than two full boxes of cartridges put through it, and the action is like new in every respect. 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. The the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. That could be your problem then.

Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. prevents the forged notch from reoccurring. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. 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. Again, just a few thousandths of bolt travel makes a significant difference.

The original Marlin 1985 was manufactured until 1917. These are loaded to 44 special specs but in magnum brass and to magnum lengths. One of my sons has a Marlin Model 1894 in .357 Magnum/.38 Special calibers and while this was one of the "JM" stamped Marlin lever guns built by Marlin (before their Freedom Group/Remington buyout) in North Haven, CT, it has never given him any issues with feeding rounds nor ejecting properly.

Failure to fully close the finger lever will result in the same malfunction. Could be that it just needs some lube or something, but if youve only had it for a week maybe call the dealer/manufacturer and see if theres anything they can do for you. I've got a Marlin 1895GBL. initial pick up height to let one round in and keep the rest

Before I did this, I couldnt make it through 1 mag tube without at least 3 problems. I've seen several at cabelas that had half the bore as effectively a smooth bore. than others and this will cause the problem to be sporadic. few and now its by eye. 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. Cleaned mag tube, follower, bolt, lever, and carrier. First-round hits were easy and follow-up shots came quickly. The .444 is a slightly tapered case that uses a bullet of .429 of an inch diameter, your rifle jams you will need to follow the steps outlined

And finally, after about a year, they announced that the 1895 SBL in .45/70 would be the first of the third iteration of American-made Marlins.

time will settle downward in the action and again give you the sloped surface on the bottom of the carrier and raises the My Marlin 1895 SBL is giving me fits. For example the gun might run fine on Starline or generous radius on the front edge of the snail cam on the They are sending me a shipping label to send it back, but also said to try some other ammo. One, on the CBC bolt, the ejector hole is below center line of fireing pin vs at center on the 1894c. I tested four loads from a sandbag rest at 100 yards using Leupolds intermediate eye relief (IER) VX-2, 1.5-428 riflescope. that hangs down in front) and tap the head "up". Length of Pull: 13.38 inches.

First problem is that I am too often getting misfires. I know I should have gotten the elk on the first shot, but if you never miss, why pack a repeating rifle, especially one that jams. MARLIN MODEL 1895, .45-70 Govt 1895 DARK (5 round capacity) followers used in older rifles will not allow the rounds to line up straight in the magazine tube and this can lead to feeding problems. This is especially helpful as the last few cartridges are pushed into the carrier at the extreme length of the compressed spring. I understand this is a common problem with the bad years, whatever they are. With new guns (less than 50 cycles) you can generally get away Tools Show more Show more Death of the Marlin Levergun OLEMITE 1.8M views 10 years ago The Underrated 1) Put a Just saying. I am using various powders. This 23-slot rail allows for the attachment of a scout scope, a prismatic sight, a miniature reflex sight, or even a traditional riflescope.

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Physically had to force the round out of the tube (took quite a bit of persuasion). In addition, the rifle should be taken down regularly, cleaned, and inspected.

Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Click here to purchase a CD with this and all Kitchen Table On the new SBL, the trigger is just as crisp but requires about twice the pull force. But the forearm has been thinned down and the checkering on the wrist and forearm is much refined. There is a cap on the magazine spring that slides inside the magazine tube..if it has a burr it won't slide straight and will jam. 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. by marlinman93 Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:47 pm, Post Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't feed the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo I have.

The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. It didnt have the silly integral muzzle brake, but it did have a full-length XS Sights Lever Rail and a large loop lever. I have feeding problems with an 1892 that I recently acquired.

The gun I inherited wasnt fancy or expensive, Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The Cure for New Guns It's what allows the extended finger lever to pass over it on the down stroke, then pops out and operates the lifter. In 1903 Marlin began drilling and tapping the top of the receiver for its Hepburn Receiver Sight. The end of the groove in the carrier stops the cartridge which keeps the next cartridge from exiting the magazine and when the lever is closed the carrier rises and keeps the next cartridge in the magazine until the carrier is lowered again. Leaver gun timing is usually not too terribly complicated.

Also, a good cleaning can help some times. Disassembled and cleaned the gun. Replace the firing pin spring first and check head space and mic the bore and bullets. by marlinman93 Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:57 pm, Post This rifle is in near mint factory original condition as shown with no modifications. surface and over time (high number of cycles) lowers the HmmIf I understand the action correctly, the carrier drops below the magazine tube and allows the round to slide onto the carrier. by apb Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:14 pm, Post I would also advise owners to avoid leaving the magazine tube fully loaded for extended periods of time, as this will compress the spring and can weaken it. I could have bought a Henry 44 but I wouldnt want to beat around the woods with a Henry. Never has offered to jam again.

It can also be used to hunt any animal walking Earth.

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. Use the heat and Any info would be appreciated.

by apb Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:54 pm, Post Could be a head space problem with the misfires and the straight case and the tumbling problem check and see if your bullets are undersized for the bore diameter . Is there anything that can be done to get the rear of the shell higher? I had the 1895 and had the same problem and didn't get a 2nd shot at an elk. My GG feeds everything else just fine.

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With this new rifle you must use the nose of the bullet to push the rim of the case already loaded out from under the loading gate before depressing it.

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Brass was to completely different specs about 1/8 shorter oal belt was shorter as well.?????????? To remove it I had to block of steel (or brass) just behind the shell stop (tang The copper must fit tightly and after 50 or so strokes run a patch through it and there should be lead slivers on the patch. It was a weak point in the early guns, and a number of them were sent back to Marlin to be fitted with a cutoff, because of functioning problems. Is the lifter loose? The

JavaScript is disabled. be used in lieu of a qualified gunsmith. heat sinks are very important. I have put about 50 rounds through the gun now and had about 20 jams. only! Had about the same failure rate. Now back to your Marlin 1895. Anybody got a .376 Steyr rifle and need some reasonably priced ammo? Leverevolution ammo. The top tang of the Model 1895 was drilled and tapped for a peep sight.