marlin 1895 feeding problems
by apb Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:44 pm, Post Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Kool! Bullet still tumbled with a clean bore which has had the Dura Bore Coat treatment a few months ago. They didnt run Marlin very well, but in 2009 they did introduce the model 1895 SBL in .45/70. Keep going till the patches are clean. Just $1 per month , Been chomping at the bit to see how a Ruger-made Marlin will handle and shoot? 
special tools. It was built on Marlins stout 336 action. Check for burrs/sharp edges on the chamber. The first model of the One of my sons has a Marlin Model 1894 in .357 Magnum/.38 Special calibers and while this was one of the "JM" stamped Marlin lever guns built by Marlin (before their Freedom Group/Remington buyout) in North Haven, CT, it has never given him any issues with feeding rounds nor ejecting properly. Simply changing the carrier out as many repair places do is
Again, just a few thousandths of bolt travel makes a significant difference. If the problem was due to length o ammo, then everyone with an old 1891 or 1892 would be having the same problem. Disassembly and cleaning of the magazine tube, spring, and plunger will usually do the trick. Have you looked at the cartridge cutoff that sits in the left receiver side? I handled a Mayfield marked Marlin 60 recently, and it seemed fine, or at least as fine as they have been for the last number of years before they moved. The
tinkerer. There is a cap on the magazine spring that slides inside the magazine tube..if it has a burr it won't slide straight and will jam. The only issues I found with finish are in areas people don't normally look. 
As I said before it's really difficult to diagnos a problem without actually seeing it but I'm going to guess the lifter is bent and or the actuator cams on the lever and/or the lifter are worn enough that they are failing to raise the round high enough to enter the chamber. 1050 fps or so. Are all of the screws tight? 1adam12, think what guys are getting at, is poor Workmanship around anything Remington related in regards to freedom group guns. You have entered an incorrect email address! Position a
WebExcellent Remington made Marlin Model 1895G ( 1895 Guide Gun ) chambered in 45-70 Government ! With new guns (less than 50 cycles) you can generally get away
carrier to proper height. Dont even bother to do them if
With different types of bullets. Note the notch labeled 'A' and marked with an arrow in the
special tools and cannot/should not be performed without
Length: 37.25 inches. My Marlin 1895 SBL is giving me fits. The 2021 Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL is very true to the 2007 design, but there are 
Ruger purchased Marlin in late 2020. It has worked great since then. Marlin 1895 feed problem sandhillmike Jan 13, 2010 Jan 13, 2010 #1 sandhillmike Gone but not forgotten Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't caused by an inherent design/manufacturing flaw of the Marlin
carrier and to block the next incoming round from jamming up
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Since I started pumping the lever properly I have not had any jams. I've seen several at cabelas that had half the bore as effectively a smooth bore. Should I buy a new, stronger spring? I understand this is a common problem with the bad years, whatever they are. author assumes no responsibility or liability for use of
On the new SBL, the trigger is just as crisp but requires about twice the pull force. I think adding a cartridge stop would probably go a long way toward making this rifle more functional and that seems obvious from the direction Marlin took. with just putting a radius on the forward edge of the lever
I have had a few of those nasty jams with my 45-70 Guide Gun, too. The only operational difference between older 1895s and the new Ruger-made version concerns loading and unloading. been carefully worked up using established guidelines and
Sorry to all the Marlin lovers out there, but this is not uncommon. JavaScript is disabled. This 23-slot rail allows for the attachment of a scout scope, a prismatic sight, a miniature reflex sight, or even a traditional riflescope. It seems to be doing much better. Please defer all firearms work to a qualified
heat sinks are very important. I then worked the lever five times but only four cartridges were ejected. The magazine follower can be seen through the load spring on the side of the receiver. If you do this, you will be done,
generous radius on the front edge of the snail cam on the
?. Eeeeee. WebMy Marlin 1895 has problems feeding The gun is only a week old so that could very well be the problem. Could be a head space problem with the misfires and the straight case and the tumbling problem check and see if your bullets are undersized for the bore diameter . Thanks for the suggestion! For example the gun might run fine on Starline or
I shot 5 1 to 1.5groups of 5 with it. 
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to be clamped in aluminum blocks for a heat sink. The slightest amount of dirt or debris at the front of the bolt and chamber area will cause closing problems. I bought an 1894 in .44 Mag about 10 years ago and less then 100 rnds in I Jamed one in the Magazine Tube, after I cleared it every time I tried to use it it would jam the same way (Round wedged half in tube, lever froze wide open, cleaning rod down the mag tube to clear). Backward and upward movement of the lever then causes the carrier to elevate the cartridge and the internal tip of the lever pushes the cartridge into position where the bolt can bring it to full chambering. Marlin. The ammo. Marlin lever actions 1870's-WWI, Ballards, and single shot rifles! It is also possible to bend the levers on these actions which can cause all sorts of problems from not feeding correctly to not properly indexing the firing pin safety.. Improving and repairing firearms. 
The round then chambered fine. I have ran some 240 gr xtreme fp bullets too. The original Marlin 1985 was manufactured until 1917. time will settle downward in the action and again give you the
Just purchased a new 1895G yesterday and it won't feed the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo I have. Is the lifter loose? I I am curious what anybody else has to say about em. Thinking about picking up a 450 for bear/moose gun. I've got a Marlin 1895GBL. Put a single round in the magazine and got all settled. 
Lets see what we found. The first two
I don't mean it is missing, there is no recess for it as the early '92s did not have this feature. Remingtons chronograph must have been broken when they created their 405-grain load; it has never reached its advertised velocity of 1330 fps in any .45/70. If you pull the hammer back you can find grinding marks on the steel under the hammer and if you look inside the receiver it doesn't look very pretty. The carrier for a 444 is similar but will not work.. Have you owned the rifle for a time or is it new to you. IIRC mfg date is 2007. This snail shaped cam rides on a
Bullet weight has nothing to do with COAL. Check for marks or obvious wear on the carrier and lever or obvious alteration marks on either.. One tip, if you are using Rem cases, mic the rim then mic the rim of WW cases, they generally run a little larger, then I would also, check the lifter for burrs or a small spot (hole crevice etc) even though you have an older rifle, this could cause a lift as the round is being levered fwd on the lifter and cause a tilt that you are not seeing. First, with any exposed-hammer-style rifle, whether its cocked on action-opening or by thumb, careful practice must be followed in letting the hammer down to the safe position on a loaded chamber. The carrier wouldn't raise the front of the shell high enough to chamber it upon closing the leverit would jam. A severely weakened, damaged, or broken spring should be replaced. you went too far the very first incoming shell will jam as the
A Gunsmith friend told me I bent the carrier assembly so it sat in my gun case until last week when I finally got around to ordering (Yes, Nine Years Later) a new assembly from Brownells. A forum community dedicated to Mississippi State Gun Owners and enthusiasts. photo. I only have 44 mag brass. The action is noticeably smoother, though, and the edges on the large loop lever are radiused. If you try to work it gently it will jam. The New Marlin 1895 SBL. of their respective manufacturers. carrier from Marlin. It's hard to diagnos from a distance. and firearms are the trademark/service mark or registered trademark
on the forward edge of the cam. I tested four loads from a sandbag rest at 100 yards using Leupolds intermediate eye relief (IER) VX-2, 1.5-428 riflescope. This should be followed by a light coat of non-congealing oil as a wipe on the internal parts. WebOver 100 years in the making, here at last, an evolutionary new extractor design that finally addresses Marlin 1894 extractor-related feeding issues as well as ejection issues (spent The Marlin lever-action rimfire rifles like the Model 39 are deservedly popular because theyre fun to shoot. You will notice a
Just saying. them. I noticed, however, on Hornady's site that it could be the factory magazine follower doesn't like it: NOTE: The innovative LEVERevolution FTX and MonoFlex bullet designs may require a newer magazine follower to provide best possible functioning of the last round out of the magazine in certain guns. If your carrier has a worn out rocker, or the lever is worn out, then it will be out of time and not stop the next cartridge from entering the receiver. by marlinman93 Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:13 pm, Post I think you are meaning the ogive of the bullet. have guns that jam once in awhile but haven't figured out why. Called Marlin and was told they would ship me a follower when they reopen from 2 week shutdown Aug 4th. this article. I have not worked on a Remington made version of the Marlin 1894 so I really don't know. Therefore, the mag tube might not be empty even if the lever is worked several times after seeing what is assumed to be the last cartridge being ejected from the side ejection port. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I am using Remington Brass loaded with a 350 grain cast lead round nose flat point. Anyone seen this issue with the guide guns? as you know the .450 was developed, not to outperform the venerable 45-70, but to put high pressure loads in guns that can stand it. I have seen two at the LGS that had the front sight clocked around to about 12:30. Use the heat and
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. the dreaded "Marlin Jam" from ever occurring. The bold, easy-to-see Tritium front sight, was an asset during these drills. To the best of my knowledge all 91s and the vast majority of 92s had cartridge stops. Problem
gets to the plunger spring you will need a new carrier, so the
bouncing forges a notch into the bottom of the carriers' slide
by apb Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:36 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Package deal with a friend included 200 rounds of lever evolution. 
I have a pre Remington SBL and it works and looks great. Winchester but lock up tight on R-P. R-Ps are slightly smaller
Measuring this
Just another item to check. again and tap it back a touch. Marlin 1895 feed issues. The "Marlin Jam" as it is affectionately known is
You have to work the handle vigourously. 
The Marlin 1895, now offered by Ruger, is a major step forward in lever-action rifle construction and performance. I have feeding problems with an 1892 that I recently acquired. Length of Pull: 13.38 inches. I have gone shooting with it twice and tried 2 types of ammo (hornady leverevolition and Remington corelocked) and it has a really bad problem with extracting the ammo out of the magazine tube. surface and over time (high number of cycles) lowers the
Update: The BATFE filed its Final Rule on stabilizing braces in the Federal Register on January 31, 2023. problem FOREVER. I know I should have gotten the elk on the first shot, but if you never miss, why pack a repeating rifle, especially one that jams. The reason will surprise you, really! Hopefully it is fixed. we shall see. It can also be used to hunt any animal walking Earth. i think the .450 is a daisy, but still use my 45-70's because of the availability of components. Every so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I sent it back to Marlin, describing the problem, and they adjusted the carrier so that things would work properly. A subreddit for those that love Levers, and things that go bang, together. notch. Good luck with your problem. I was using some Federal Hi-speed .22 Long Rifle ammunition in the rifle when I discovered the problem. Show more Show more Death of the Marlin Levergun OLEMITE 1.8M views 10 years ago The Underrated These are loaded to 44 special specs but in magnum brass and to magnum lengths. Production on the new model 1895 began in 1972. I've shot anything from 300's to 600-grainers and never a feeding or extraction problem with either model, due to components or pressure. This rifle is in near mint factory original condition as shown with no modifications. Press J to jump to the feed. On my Marlin 1895, I just don't feed them all the way in until the last one. Has anyone else had this problem? I have gone shooting with it twice and tried 2 types of ammo (hornady MARLIN MODEL 1895, .45-70 Govt 1895 DARK (5 round capacity) followers used in older rifles will not allow the rounds to line up straight in the magazine tube and this can lead to feeding problems. in the magazine. The gun I inherited wasnt fancy or expensive, Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The problem is probably related to the lifter. And finally, after about a year, they announced that the 1895 SBL in .45/70 would be the first of the third iteration of American-made Marlins. All above is just a guess but is where I would start. 
First, Ruger moved Marlin manufacturing to Mayodan, North Carolina. The two parallel faces at the pivot hole end need
Any info would be appreciated. Simply because it is just plain accurate. The barrel is a half-inch longer and the muzzle is threaded and capped. I'm betting on a bad carrier or lever cam.. Though this might seem like a flaw in design, I think its a better mousetrap. My 1895 Marlin Cowboy in 45-70 has given NO problems. I experienced this issue when I first got the gun and was advised to add a The ability to function and fire such a wide power range of ammunition is what made the 1895 .45/70 popular in the modern world. Before we get into the causes and cures of feeding problems on the tube-fed Marlin rimfires, I should start with a few cautions. First problem is that I am too often getting misfires. Return gun to where you bought it and get a refund. The first round never fully made it out of the tube. I had the 1895 and had the same problem and didn't get a 2nd shot at an elk. Have the GG in 450. All the same problem. 
I worked at whacking steel plates from 50 to 100 yards, with single and multiple shots. Your customers who own these rifle should be cautioned that complete opening and closing of the finger lever is absolutely necessary for safe operation. OK, let's take another route. To remove it I had to My Marlin 1895 XLR in .45-70 can put 5 rounds through a single jagged hole at 50 yards with a 2-7 power Leupold scope using the 325 grain LeverEvolution ammo. The Marlin 1895 SBL in .45/70 Govt is the first rifle out of the gates since Marlin was acquired by Ruger, and after using one for the last several weeks and taking it hunting, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. by marlinman93 Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:03 pm, Post 
One, on the CBC bolt, the ejector hole is below center line of fireing pin vs at center on the 1894c. Marlin Firearms recently debuted a redesigned lever action that is sure to attract attention, the Model 1894C chambered in .357 Mag/.38 Spl.Marlin had an 1894C in this caliber combination previously, but reintroduced it late last year after a near-complete overhaul from an engineering standpoint.Marlin engineers kept the same basic design, that I was using, and are still using, was/is the Hornady LeverEvolutionit's in .45-70. Any loads
I have successfully fired through 2 complete loadings with no problems since making the changes to the cam on the lever. 
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Soon we also had magnum or heavy .45/70 loads, from companies like Buffalo Bore, that could generate a ton and a half of muzzle energy. What I am after here is good advice. My GG feeds everything else just fine. is done. I can fix the feeding problem. On original SBLs these were sharp enough to peel skin. lever is opened; the carrier will wedge it up against the top
I almost felt like I was being abusive to my 1894, but after having a local gunsmith finding no problem with it, he loaded the tube and demonstrated how to function the lever. cam is left sharp at the factory (the flaw). Check the screws to make sure they are tight (I have two Marlins and the screws back out on both all the time). A complete opening of the bolt via the finger lever is required for entry of a cartridge into the carrier for loading. around the pivot screw. I am not going to return the gun. WebEventually the gun will jam on anything you feed it and you will need this fix. before cleaning and you will feel the patch catching on the lead. Didnt clean it right out of the box but ill try that when i get home form work and see if it fixes it. The end of the groove in the carrier stops the cartridge which keeps the next cartridge from exiting the magazine and when the lever is closed the carrier rises and keeps the next cartridge in the magazine until the carrier is lowered again. John B. Now back to your Marlin 1895. Good luck keep us posted-Muddy. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Starting with the rifles butt on my hipeyes, muzzle, targetI could consistently punch a five-inch circle at 25 yards in less than 1.5 seconds. 1. prevents the forged notch from reoccurring. It's light. It was a better thought-out version of Marlins popular Guide Gun. All of these walnut-stocked rifles had iron sights only, which is how we tested them. 
Thirty plus years is a long time, could someone have worked on the carrier and caused this problem. The next 3 or 4 rounds chambered properly. I've used a Marlin 1895 in .450 Marlin for Deer/Bear hunting with flat points and the new lever evolution rounds. I took my Marlin 1895 Guide Gun out the the range yesterday. 
I also removed the scope and spent some time snap shooting at close range after dusk to simulate a charging bear or buffalo. It was a weak point in the early guns, and a number of them were sent back to Marlin to be fitted with a cutoff, because of functioning problems. by apb Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:18 pm, Post document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. Just visit a gun show and take 500.00 bucks along with you.Look for GOOD clean 39A Marlin. It didnt have the silly integral muzzle brake, but it did have a full-length XS Sights Lever Rail and a large loop lever. The wind was a full value (right to left in this case) and save for its rainbow trajectory the performance profile of the .45-70 is very predictable in the area of wind drift. So excited that theyre doing that now. By then, with the introduction of more modern cartridges like the .30/06, the appeal of the .45/70 cartridge had waned. If
Today while out practicing I took out my Marlin 1895 lever gun in 45-70.. Just let that sink in; this is a sub-MOA, big bore, lever-action rifle. If it's bent in, worn, rounded, or broken, it wont stop the next cartridge. 
What part of the carrier would you expect to be worn? If the lifter isn't raising the round enough it may be bent or the cam on the lifter itself or the lever may be worn or damaged enough to preclude proper operation. 10 posts Page 1 of 1. Check the simple stuff first before putting new parts or sending it back to Marlin. Similarly, when unloading, you use the nose of a bullet to push the rim of the last round in the tube from under the loading gate, depress the loading gate, and then let the loaded rounds slide out. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Then they changed the blue Marlin Man logo to Ruger red. spreads the load out from the force of the carrier bounce and
Also, a good cleaning can help some times. Published Mar 17, 2022 11:47 AM EDT. Not destructive criticism Rosie the reloader convinced me to use a Hornady Press/Dies. And two of the loads averaged less than an inch. This may not offer the same level of extended range precision, but it does seem ideal if youre battling a pissed-off grizzly nosing around your tent at night. lever. article explains work that I performed to my guns without
just behind the front of the carrier till dull red. 
than others and this will cause the problem to be sporadic. Please note that I am not a professional gunsmith,
This is why Marlin retrofitted many 1892-1897 Marlins with a cartridge stop later. The top tang of the Model 1895 was drilled and tapped for a peep sight. You will need to heat the carrier
It has a hooked knife edge, which becomes dull and worm thru fair wear and tear. carrier in a large bench vice so the pivot hole axis runs
never tried leverevlolution in mine what caliber? The average for 12 3-shot groupsthree, 3-shot groups with each loadwas a stunningly small 1.125 inches. Wear? Check the rifling to make sure you actually have some. Its compact, fast-handling, and powerful, and its compatible with most any sighting system. It feels even lighter than that. This rifle has had less than two full boxes of cartridges put through it, and the action is like new in every respect. In fact, I made mention of this condition in an article in American Rifleman as far back as February 1978 when I first encountered this trouble. The new carrier will get a notch
I really do not think it is a problem with the primer seating. the assistance of a qualified gunsmith. JavaScript is disabled. Is this Marlin a real jm stamped Marlin or a remlin? The .444 is a slightly tapered case that uses a bullet of .429 of an inch diameter, Reliability has been perfect, and it is deadly accurate with While this will lower the initial pick-up height
I have had 3's for many years with only one with a problem and that was made in 1975 and was taken care of by the factory in rapid time on it's return with a new barrel. This may be a little small for some bores. A forum community dedicated to Marlin firearm owners and enthusiasts. Disassembled and cleaned the gun. block of steel (or brass) just behind the shell stop (tang
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