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Marlin 1894

asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
I have a Marlin 1894 in 32 20. I was using it today and it quit firing. a couple of small pieces came out of the reiciever. One is a thin piece about an inch long and the other is a 1/4 " piece that looks like it may have broken off????

Any thoughts? Are they as easy as a Winchester to work on?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello


    I am looking at an old Marlin 1894 (44-40). It has an "18 barrel. It does not look "cut". Can anyone tell me if it is possible that the gun came originally with an 18" barrel?

    Thanks
    Jim
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Im wanting to buy a marlin 1894 in 357 cal... I can get a brand new one for about the same price I can get a older one.. So far the only difference I know between the two is the safety.. Is there any other differences between the two I should know before I make a hasty dicision... Which one would you prefer????
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a marlin model 1894 357 magnum Iam wondering about the value I have seen some posted as a cowboy model I think this is what I have but there is no c in the model # just 1894 the barrel length is 18" overall length of 35.5" it is blued witrh sand blasted top i would appreciate any help thanks
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    need a little info on a marlin I sold here on gb.

    I was emailed asking about

    extraction of live rounds indicate some scoring on the brass and initial headspace check indicates a potential headspace problem. Wont know for sure until I get it to my gunsmith.

    what could cause scoring on the brass iv seen it on other rifles and that had no problems also if the marlin has a potential headspace problem hows is that fixed adn what would have caused it.

    I will stand behind what iv sold I just want to make sure im not taken.
    also would it be better to take the marlin to a gun smith or send it back to marlin if I need to take it back.
    thanks
    clay
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would like to know what a Marlin 1894, made in either 1969 or 1970, 44 mag, still in original box, never fired gold medallion is worth.
    Thanks for any information.

    Jerry
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just bought a marlin 1894 lever action , It was fine for the first 300 rounds then it started to jam open. I found out when it jammed open I had to push the round in the magazine foward to finish the cycle. What would cause this to happen?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anybody know how to dismantle the Marlin 1894 type rifle for cleaning? I have no owners manual and the Marlin website does not offer an online manual. Your help would be greatly appreciated


    Anybody comes through that door, you put two in the chest and one in the head!
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is the little round white looking piece about half way on the very bottom of the stock between the lever and the end of stock I need one for my 1894 This one isnt mine its just a pic I got off GB

    Mine just has an empty hole there. What would it be called

    mar.jpg
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    did marlin produce a 1894 cowboy ll 44 mag. in a 24 inch barrel?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is one in 25/20 cal in perfect cond. worth?
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What does the "JM" stamp signify on the 1894 barrels. Seems everybody lists it on the auctions.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Could you please tell me when marlin started installing cross bolt safety on there 1894 model rifles.Also did marlin manufacture any 1894 carbines or rifles in 45 caliber that did not have the cross bolt safety? Thank You
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can anyone tell me the date my rifle was manufactured? Caliber 25-20 Pat. dates on barrel 1887 1889 and 1893 Serial no.418280. Thanks
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a marlin 1894 44mag it will not feed right the leaver will go back about 1/2 way and lock up. I replaced the loading gate and the mag tube flower. any help?
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  • Tommy_2_pocketsTommy_2_pockets Member Posts: 288 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The next round is not being retained in the magazine. It seems unlikely that the spring responsible for moving that catch would go weak in only 300 rounds so my guess is that some fouling or foreign object is interfering with the operation.

    Have you cleaned it thoroughly?
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The screw holding this magazine loading gate spring came loose after 30 rounds caused same problem I tried to tighten and head rung off[xx(].
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  • SCorversSCorvers Member Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As Perry pointed out, Tighten the spring retaining screw, but not too tight.
    You can snug it up good or apply a little blue Loc Tite to keep it from backing out.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tommy_2_pockets
    The next round is not being retained in the magazine. It seems unlikely that the spring responsible for moving that catch would go weak in only 300 rounds so my guess is that some fouling or foreign object is interfering with the operation.

    Have you cleaned it thoroughly?


    It was cleaned thoroughly.
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  • richbugrichbug Member Posts: 3,650
    edited November -1
    The lifter is your problem. What happens is the shell lifter is raised by a cam on the lever. Many times the lever will have a sharp edge on it, this will gouge a small crease in the shell lifter. Call Marlin, they will send you the part. Use a fine stone to remove the sharp edge.

    There is no spring involved.
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  • SCorversSCorvers Member Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yea, you right Rich. Have had to retighten mine a couple times over the past 30 years. Just the nature of the BEAST.[:D]
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  • Mort4570Mort4570 Member Posts: 472 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the screws on Marlins seem to work loose fairly often,causing lock-ups.
    I"ve seen this happen at cowboy shoots,and it doesn't take much looseness to cause a problem.
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Originally posted by Mort4570
    the screws on Marlins seem to work loose fairly often,causing lock-ups.
    I"ve seen this happen at cowboy shoots,and it doesn't take much looseness to cause a problem.
    [/

    where is this screw located? I reallt like this gun but I dont want it if it keeps jamming up.quote]
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  • asquiresasquires Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i wanna thank you guys for your help , you saved my gun from the scrapyard.Its a nice shooting gun and fun to hunt with but I lost my faith in it when it started jammin up after a month .
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