Quality of Marlin 1895?

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Cascade1911

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I was looking at Marlin 1895's on Bud's Gun Shop and noticed some of the reviews were terrible. Has the quality of the Marlins dropped off now that (from what I understand) Remington has taken them over? Anyone have experience with new 1895's?
 
Marlin got bought, along with Remington, by a New York City investment banking firm. They're making money by cutting expense, meaning quality control and worker morale has gone down the tubes. At least what workers are left. They closed the Marlin plant and moved production to the Rem plant in upstate NY. The whole thing is turning into a disaster. I agree with the earlier post -- old is good; avoid the new.

Does anyone know the Serial # for 1895s and 1894s out of the old Marlin plant before quality started circling the drain?
 
Wow, that is a total drag to hear. I was going to get a 336A 30-30 for Christmas from my wife.:( Guess I will be looking at other rifles instead.
 
I have many Marlins. Mostly old marlins but I do have 1 Remilin, 1895SBL.

The gun functions well and is as accurate as any of the marlins, The issue it has is the fit and finish are lacking a bit.
 
I am quite pleased with my recent Marlin purchases in 30-30 and 45-70. Good shooters and no problems. True I don't know the exact dates of mfg. and I have no experience with older models.
 
Remington's revamping the Marlin leverguns, several models suspended until anaysis & new equipment are done & operational.
I'd hold off a couple more months if you can, or at least inspect any new one very carefully now.
Denis
 
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