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http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... p?t=382033

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/inde ... oard=179.0

guys just a heads up stay away from the new rem/marlins.

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That is just sad to see, I have my old Model 60 and my 1895 and I reckon that will be it for me buying Marlins, unless I come across a deal on an older one. If I were going to buy a new .22 lever it would definitely be a Henry for many reasons.

When will these companies learn that cutting corners is not saving them anything in the long run. What happened to the days when building a good product and standing behind it was the norm and all that was needed to be a success?

I do blame a lot of this on the unions, but in the end it still comes down to the jerks in the board room.

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I collected Marlins for over 30 years. Actually met Bill Brophy ( wrote the Marlin book) at a Marlin Collectors Assoc. meeting.

The end of an era. SW

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yup some sad stuff

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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - What a Ride

I always hoped the factory would heal up enough to start the Marlin Talk forum again.

I met a lot of cool people there - you, Doc Sharptail and kaintuck just to name 3. SW

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those were the days.I never did blame marlin as it was going to be a matter of time before someone blew up a gun.the data posted by some members for the 45/70 rounds was just crazy.

pete

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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - What a Ride

Another marlin talk guy has made quite a name for himself at gunboards. Bear 45-70 gets pretty drunked up before he posts, it seems.

He mostly posts on the CCW forum & some of his ideas are pretty wild to say the least.

The lesser life forms bait him & he gets even more irrational. Cusses & stuff.

He was okay on marlin talk - him & tubby the tuba went hunting a lot. Can't remember tubby's real name - I conversated with him about collector stuff.

Seems like a long time ago. SW

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well - i really like my old golden mountie , and i just ordered a new 1895 cowboy , should be here in a few weeks , so i guess i got this word too late huh ?

Marlin made guns will have a JM on the left of the barrel near the receiver. Remington will have a REP on the right side of the barrel near the receiver.

mike take the time and read this write ups/rants on the new marlin.before you pick it up go over it with keen eyes.lots of problems.read the treads if it sucks tell them to mail it back.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/inde ... oard=179.0

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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - What a Ride

thanks pete - i checked the thread out carefully , i see one of the last entries is this ......

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*Update-
After only 48 hours from the time I made contact with Marlins customer service, I have all the replacement parts including the butt stock. FedEx delivered the package this morning. I certainly can't ask any more from them than that. They have been more than helpful and eager to resolve this matter to my satisfaction, and have done so.
..."

glad to see this , but it doesnt excuse the initial shipment of quality control issues , i do know freedom group has a habit of wanting to ship and accept QC returns for some reason , to me it hurts your reputation to do so ,

THE ONLY real advantage i have with my particular order is "WHO" placed it , based on what bushmaster shipped him a couple months ago i expect this one to show up in as near perfect condition as any that leaves that factory , they certainly wont want this individual unhappy ,

but we shall see , and i will do as sugested and minutely inspect , if it goes back - the name on the box and note within will turn some heads in illion ,

well - canceled my order , the truth is marlin will not ship a lever this year and may not ship next - this from my inside source at remington and confirmed by the rep i canceled it with , said hed send me new ammo to test .....

but visit to my friend brought me thius in its stead -
well here she is - photos were quick , just picked her up and loaded her into the car for tomorrows trip to wisconsins state cowboy shoot , see if i can make her work for me , she sure is heavy ..........

That sure is nice.

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Shiny

Very Nice Mike

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because you can't drink beer & load rockets - TXPete

I see a patch box & slant breech... this is a paper cartridge rig? SW

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Now that looks nice.

Rad

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straight out 45-70 metalic cartrige , the patch box is a carry over me thinks , but i put the screws from creedmore sight install in there for the next owner , hate to loose chit

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took her to wisconsin state cowboy shoot with every intent to try her out at long range , but i got there late - already well under way , next year me thinks ,

and they have a 22cal long range shoot too , so next year im bringing these -


i did run a stage with this - she works real nice -