Marlin 1895 to Marlin 410?

Palmtreee · Post by **Palmtreee** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:18 pm

Is it possible to get a new .410 barrel and modify the bolt on a Marlin 1895 action to make a .410 straight stock marlin lever action?
I called marlin today, they said they do not do that kind of caliber work on Marlin 1895's
Any thoughts?
I would love to have a .410 lever for dove in Texas!

ejc · Post by **ejc** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:26 pm

Marlin made a 410 levergun not too many years ago. It would be easier to look for one of them to purchase.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:38 pm

ejc wrote:Marlin made a 410 levergun not too many years ago. It would be easier to look for one of them to purchase.

+1. Shops were full of them two-three years ago. In fact, no one around here was buying them. Then almost overnight they disappeared as if beamed up to the Enterprise.

Here's one from the most recent production run:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=92819826

Note that some sellers are being aggressive with asking prices on these newer guns, trying to coat-tail in the very high prices commanded by the 410 made by Marlin back in the 30s or 40s.

Noah

Palmtreee · Post by **Palmtreee** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:55 pm

Noah Zark wrote:
ejc wrote:Marlin made a 410 levergun not too many years ago. It would be easier to look for one of them to purchase.
+1. Shops were full of them two-three years ago. In fact, no one around here was buying them. Then almost overnight they disappeared as if beamed up to the Enterprise.

Here's one from the most recent production run:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=92819826

Note that some sellers are being aggressive with asking prices on these newer guns, trying to coat-tail in the very high prices commanded by the 410 made by Marlin back in the 30s or 40s.

Noah

Thanks for the reply. That gun was not sold with a bid at over $700 last week cause it did not hit the reserve. I would change the pistol grip stock if I bought a new one that is why I asked about the re-barrel. Would it be that hard to install a barrel on marlin 1895 action? I am thinking around $400 for the job.

Palmtreee · Post by **Palmtreee** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:04 pm

The problem is that since 1975 I have always used a straight stock Marlin 1895 rifle for everything. With that said, when I pick up a pistol grip stock it feels like a fat woman's ankle. So my choices are either buy a 410 Marlin and convert it to straight stock or convert one of my straight stock 1895's.
Any ideas?

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:00 pm

You'd be better off buying an old 336 and fitting a 410 barrel to it. Just fitting the barrelo wont be all you need to do though! The loading gate opening needs to be enlarged to accomodate the 2 1/2" .410 shells, unless you want it to be a singlshot lever 410! They use the same gate, but a larger opening.
I've got an original barrel from a old 1930 Marlin Model 410, if you want to try to make one up!

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:11 pm

Wouldn't it be better to start with a modern 1895 frame?

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:18 pm

The .444 will accept and fire 2 1/2" .410 shells. I'm not sure why anyone would want a .410 but it can be done.

Palmtreee · Post by **Palmtreee** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:28 pm

marlinman93 wrote:You'd be better off buying an old 336 and fitting a 410 barrel to it. Just fitting the barrelo wont be all you need to do though! The loading gate opening needs to be enlarged to accomodate the 2 1/2" .410 shells, unless you want it to be a singlshot lever 410! They use the same gate, but a larger opening.
I've got an original barrel from a old 1930 Marlin Model 410, if you want to try to make one up!

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kentdep · Post by **kentdep** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:28 am

I picked up one from the last run. It is a nice gun but it is as heavy as a house. If I were in the same position again I probably wouldn't buy one too heavy.

I would probably buy a SxS .410 that I could use 3 inch shells in.

Jay

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:30 am

You said Marlin .410 but right now there is a Winchester Lever Action .410 NIB at:

The Belligerent Duck
212 South Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
1 (530) 233-4696

Ask for George. He is the owner.

I don't know what he is asking for it.

Palmtreee · Post by **Palmtreee** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:39 pm

Modoc ED wrote:You said Marlin .410 but right now there is a Winchester Lever Action .410 NIB at:

The Belligerent Duck
212 South Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
1 (530) 233-4696

Ask for George. He is the owner.

I don't know what he is asking for it.

Thanks for the info, I am still looking for a Marlin.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:08 pm

FWIW, you could probably convert an M336 .444 into a .410 with very little trouble.

A .444 is about close enough to a 2.5" .410 to use the same action/extractor.

All you would need is a properly reamed barrel. (smooth .410 vs rifles .429)

(.410 brass hull on left, .444 on right)

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:06 pm

Leverdude wrote:Wouldn't it be better to start with a modern 1895 frame?

I don't see why, as the .410 sure isn't a powerhouse cartridge, so why not start with the cheapest gun as a base? There is no modification needed to the breechbolt face, as a .410 rim fits right in there as-is!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:07 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:FWIW, you could probably convert an M336 .444 into a .410 with very little trouble.

A .444 is about close enough to a 2.5" .410 to use the same action/extractor.

All you would need is a properly reamed barrel. (smooth .410 vs rifles .429)

(.410 brass hull on left, .444 on right)

A .30-30 uses the same action and extractor too!