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Calling Marlin 22 rifle repair experts?
gbeggrow
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My father has a Marlin 22 that he bought when he was about 14 (about 1954). It's been a great accurate plinker and a real treat to shoot. About 6 years ago it started acting up and then the cocking lever broke. We then sent it to a smith who did a really shoddy job of trying to repair it. It's never been the same, so now it just sits in the gun case on display. My dad was so dissapointed that I went out and got him a brand new Ruger 10/22. He likes the Ruger, but he's still partial to the Marlin and wishes we could find an expert to recondition the rifle. If possible, I'd love to surprise him this Christmas with the rifle being repaired properly.
I contacted Marlin directly but I can't get a human being on the phone to answer my additional questions or to give me a quote on reconditioning the rifle. I also checked on their web site. They say to ship the gun UPS and include a note of what you would like repaired. I'm not sure I'm comfortable doing that, and I'm also not sure what all needs repaired. Does anyone out there have any insight on this or ideas of what I should do?
Thank you for any assistance you can offer. Thanks.
I contacted Marlin directly but I can't get a human being on the phone to answer my additional questions or to give me a quote on reconditioning the rifle. I also checked on their web site. They say to ship the gun UPS and include a note of what you would like repaired. I'm not sure I'm comfortable doing that, and I'm also not sure what all needs repaired. Does anyone out there have any insight on this or ideas of what I should do?
Thank you for any assistance you can offer. Thanks.
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Captain Kirk, Tech Staff<P><BR>
Please help us out so we can help you. What model Marlin is it?
I'll post what model number it is when I get home this evening.
I'm sure I'll follow fergusonmorse392 reccomendations, I guess I was just wondering if you experts thought that was the best thing to do.
I don't have to worry about any FFL stuff when I ship it do I? Just want to make sure I use the correct protocal. Marlin says to ship UPS, but I just want to make sure I'm not breaking any laws considering all the uneasiness after 9/11.
Please help us out so we can help you. What model Marlin is it?
Fellas, the Marlin I have is a Model 88-22 long rifle. It's got a but stock tube loading system. It's a real sweet "old jewel".
I actuall took the captians advice and just sent her out to Marlin for repairs. I just hope that as old as it is that they can still repair it. Any of you experts have any insight on this model?
Is there anyone out there than can assist me with repair or parts on this rifle now that Marlin cannot provide assistance?
Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
Junior Member
221 Posts Posted - 12/05/2003 : 11:56:04 AM
Try Al Bolduc at "The gun Garage" Afternoons during the week is your best bet. 479-524-2038.
i saw this post maybe it will help u
confused....but learning
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=5
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=082Zz88