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Marlin or Winchester

paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
edited March 2004 in General Discussion
A previous post has sparked this topic so here goes!

Which would you prefer if you were buying one of the new lever guns, a Marlin or a Winchester! Now Im not talking about the older models Im strictly talking the newer ones!

Although Im a fan of the old Winchester's, as far as the new guns are concerned I prefer the Marlins over the Winchester's any day!

How about you???

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  • Chevyman TxChevyman Tx Member Posts: 1,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with you, I do prefer the marlins to the winchester's (the new ones) but as far as the old guns, i prefer the winchester's.

    "Keep turnin to the RIGHT"
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  • crosshaircrosshair Member Posts: 635 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Marlin's for sure over winchester. I agree.[:D][:D]

    Believe nothing that you hear and only one half of what you see!!

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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay, I'll chime in on this one. I like the Winchesters, they just have that classic look. They are the originals.

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  • Winchester-muttWinchester-mutt Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can't believe someone would even ask a question like this! Who in their right mind would even THINK for a minute about buying a Marlin over a WINCHESTER? I am so tiffed off, I think I might just have to leave this board! Don't know if I can get along with a bunch of Marlin lovin' folks. [:p]

    JUST KIDDING! I do love old Winchesters, but Pa, the way you phrased your question about new guns, I have to shamefully bow my head and mumble, "Marlin." God forgive me! [8D]

    WINCHESTER-mutt
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  • Chevyman TxChevyman Tx Member Posts: 1,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Winchester-mutt, i feel your pain!

    "Keep turnin to the RIGHT"
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin

    God Bless America and...
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    Ain't no problem fur me.......I got em all in my safe. Marlins, Winchesters, Winchesters, did I mention Winchesters? [:D][:D][:D]

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  • jujujuju Member Posts: 6,321 ✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin fer sure !!!

    Got one in 45/70 and a 30-30


    JuJu(who does like that 375 winchester, winchester rile at the shop)
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  • 358 WINCHESTER358 WINCHESTER Member Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is the Browning an option [?]
    Hard for me to get past the Winchester rack
    any special caliber[?]

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    JUJU I had a 375 Marlin and I got rid of it, damm I wish I had it back!! My bud at work has a 375 Winchester, I almost had him talked out of it then he changed his mind!!![xx(]

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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have had my eye on the Marlin Alaskan Guide Gun for awhile. Can't say any new Winchester lever guns have caught my eye lately
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin no Doubts,I love their Model 336 in .35 REM and 30-30.

    Rugster


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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would have to sat Marlin. But only because they are the best.

    "Right is Right, even is everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it"
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  • stanmanstanman Member Posts: 3,052
    edited November -1
    quote:Originallyposted by Pabooger:
    Although Im a fan of the old Winchester's, as far as the new guns are concerned I prefer the Marlins over the Winchester's any day!

    Bein' the agreeable sort that I am,,, you wouldn't expect me to do anything but chime in with ya',,, would ya' Pa??
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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    Marlin...pick up a new Marlin and a new Winchester and compare the fit and finish.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,524 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would buy either one if the price is right.
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  • deerhntrdeerhntr Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Great topic PA! I Love Both models winchester 94 and Marlin 336
    Carbines and could Never choose between the two BUT i will say this
    For a SCOPED lever gun i choose the marlin and for a traditional
    Open sited Lever gun i Choose the winchester[:D]

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  • ruger270manruger270man Member Posts: 9,361 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hey deerhntr, sweet bronco you got there!

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  • cletus85cletus85 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I honestly can't make a blanket statement, I've owned and enjoyed the merits of each. I think it really boils down to this for me: If I intend to scope it I prefer Marlins. As far as looks and appeal I still lean toward Winchester. Also I'm a tad more inclined toward Winchester now that they have the tang safety. On the other hand for a big bore I prefer Marlins...Like I said I can't say[:D][:D]

    As far as the earlier comment about fit and finish, I disagree. If you look at the average Winchester's wood and the average Marlin's wood you'll buy a Winchester, Marlin's coarse checkering sucks.
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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't see where there is an issue puting a scope on a new Winchester with angle eject. I have one on mine and it works just fine.

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  • anderskandersk Member Posts: 3,627 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looks like this has pretty much all been said, but I do have one point.[:)]

    First of all I must admit that I am a big Winchester Model 94 guy. I have had both (actually, I guess I do have one Marlin now, a .30-30). But I am less and less impressed with the workmanship on the newer Winchesters ... might even make me switch![V]

    But why go with the new ones![:D][:D] You can still get plenty of good/old Winchesters on the GB auction! Don't mess with perfection ... keep on buyin' and usin' the oldies and goodies![8D]

    Oh, yes, if you want to mount a scope, just stick with the Winchester Model 94 AE's![:p]
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  • cletus85cletus85 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's not a technical issue scoping a Winchecter, I just prefer a scoped Marlin with the pistol grip stock. I had a scoped angle eject pre safety .44 mag that shot excellent groups. I just think a scope looks more "at home" on a Marlin.
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  • EndlssEndlss Member Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Winchester.... sorry it's just a hard habit to break.


    Just to ask.. what caliber and what purpose would it be for?
    And if it is new do I have to hide it so the pre-64's don't get mad.
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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't be sorry Endlss.

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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WINCHESTER

    Take note that it in the correct color and letter font[:D]

    Bert H.

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    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • Rebel_JamesRebel_James Member Posts: 4,746
    edited November -1
    Winchester here too. Classic looking, and I'm a lefty with long guns.



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  • chuckchuck Member Posts: 4,911
    edited November -1
    Marlin if you have any Brains. Winchesters Kick to much and they are JUNK old or new. Now flame away winchester BOYS
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thinking about this again I remembered that when faced with this decision in the past I bought four lever guns and all four were for different purposes.Here is what I ended up buying in the order I acquired them.

    Winchester 94 -30/30 - My 30th birthday present to myself
    Rossi Puma Model 92 -44 Mag - Took a black bear with this one
    Marlin 336 -30/30 - Shoots MOA
    Browning BLR lightning -22-250 - My coyote killer

    I have grown fond of them all.
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  • WagionWagion Member Posts: 2,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    depends on the gun and caliber
    but over all would say Marlin

    If force ain't work'n... Your not use'n nough of it.
    I know the spelling is bad but guess what I DON'T CARE
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  • flat8flat8 Member Posts: 887 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin, Marlin, Marlin, Marlin, and, uhh Marlin.
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Marlin by far. I sell Marlin, Winchester and Browning levers and the Marlins outsell the others 10 to 1 combined.....
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  • jack85jack85 Member Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Winchester but only if she was 1 of 1000, better of 1 of 3000. Other then that Marlin anytime.
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  • SuspensionSuspension Member Posts: 4,783
    edited November -1
    The newer Marlins are nice, but I'm sticking with the Winchester.

    NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by chuck
    Marlin if you have any Brains. Winchesters Kick to much and they are JUNK old or new. Now flame away winchester BOYS




    Chuck...

    I will put my gun safe full of old Winnies up against any of your Marlins anyday... and when it comes time to sell them, wanna take any bets on which one of us will walk away with a fatter wallet[?][:0][^] Marlin has played second fiddle to Winchester for over 120 years... and I don't see it changing anytime soon[:)]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • deerhntrdeerhntr Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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  • NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I handled a Winchester 30-30 and a Marlin. I thought the Marlin's fit, finish, and function were better and smoother. I bought the Marlin and would buy another one in a heartbeat.
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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    This thread is about NEW lever guns. Of course, the pre-64 Winchester lever guns are more valuable than a Marlin of comparable condition and age, but, if I was in the market for a new rifle, it would be a Marlin and I think the Marlins of today are going to hold their value as well as the modern Winchesters.
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  • alaskanmanalaskanman Member Posts: 362 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    they are both very nice rifles, but i prefer the winchester.

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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Woodshermit: I tried to make that clear in my initial thread, guess some either misunderstood or can't read! I too would choose one of the older Winchesters over a Marlin, but as far as the newer ones go, the Winchesters just ain't got it!!! Plain and simple!

    It is a shame, I wish the new Winchesters would return to the quality that they were in the past!!!

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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    Somebody mentioned Winchester's tang safety and that they like it, which is fine if you think you need a safety on a lever gun. Personally, the first time I saw a tang safety on anything other than a double barrel shotgun, I wondered if a committee hadn't made a decision to see what they could do to make the 94 ugly.

    There are some fine old Marlin lever guns out there, including 22s, and they bring a premium price if in excellent condition.
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