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45 70 Marlin 1895 stainless ? Any problems


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Was in the local gun store after doing some small game hunting this morning and notice this nice looking marlin in 45-70 18.5 barrel 

Almost bought it just as a impulse Buy .

But I heard  someplace something about there in transition not making good guns as they  use to any truth to this ?

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Check serial number true Marlins start with mxxxx Remington bought them AMD. New serials start with rmxxx I'm sure they are still decent guns but marlin receivers were much stronger. Allow reloads that are top marked for single shots pressures.. if you stick with factory ammo a brand new rmxxx will be fine. The 1st year rmxxx I would be Leary of as they did have fit and finish problems when they 1st took over. That was several years ago now.. personally I would look for used mxxxx  and blues but that is my personal preferance 

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There have been quite a few quality issues with all Remington firearms lately.  The Marlin (Remlin) rifles are no exception.  They are not as nice as the older Marlins and do not seem to have had the same level of expertise added to their manufacture.  I much prefer the old Marlins as the wood is nicer, the triggers are better, the bluing is nicer and the actions are smoother.

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52 minutes ago, Rattler said:

There have been quite a few quality issues with all Remington firearms lately.  The Marlin (Remlin) rifles are no exception.  They are not as nice as the older Marlins and do not seem to have had the same level of expertise added to their manufacture.  I much prefer the old Marlins as the wood is nicer, the triggers are better, the bluing is nicer and the actions are smoother.

What about the stainless steel ones? That's what I was looking at . Should i be leery of them to ?

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