1893 Marlin

[rustyguns]

I would like to pick your collective brains for a moment, Is there a difference in strength between a 1893 Marlin and a 336 receiver design, I would like to find a
1893 but I wasn't sure if the newer style receiver was stronger or handled a ruptured cartridge better.
I thought maybe someone might have some anecdotal evidence of problems or opinions .

[jdad]

Both are fairly equal. Just use loads that are to normal factory spec.

[rustyguns]

Thats what I was hoping to hear, I guess it's the same design as the 1894 chambered in 44 mag I just had never hear anyone bring up why they didn't keep the same design for the 44 mag and the 30-30, 444,45-70

[6pt-sika]

I've owned 1893's in every cartridge Marlin ever chambered them for . My oldest was a circa 1894 in 38-55 . The others were made in the 1900 pre teen years .
I loaded only cast loads in the 30-30 , 32-40 , 32 Special and 38-55 . And 75% of what I loaded in the 25-36 Marlin were cast bullets but I did shoot some of the Hornady 117 grain RN in the 25-36 .

The cast bullet loads were the same as what I shot in any 336 , 1936 or 36 Marlin I owned . But my cast bullet loads were no more then medium warm and they all shot decent or better .

[JB]

I don't know if the 336 is any stronger than the 93, but I'm sure modern steel is stronger.

[rustyguns]

Yeah, I really like the 1893 just wanted to make sure I wasn't over looking something before I fork out the money for one. 95 Winchesters have been my main interest but I have come to appreciate old Marlins as well.

[93marshooter]

I have a "93" a later model of the 1893 and a 1936 both have the square bolt. They are not at smooth running as my 336 with the round bolt. I think the 336 is stronger with the bolt more surrounded with steel. With normal ammo it will not make a difference. I would not use "hot" loaded ammo in either.

[Pisgah]

Thats what I was hoping to hear, I guess it's the same design as the 1894 chambered in 44 mag I just had never hear anyone bring up why they didn't keep the same design for the 44 mag and the 30-30, 444,45-70

Despite the claim that the 336 is stronger -- and I do not dispute it, just that the strength increase is irrelevant when it comes to chambering the .30-30 -- there are many who point out that the 336 receiver is easier to manufacture, meaning lower production costs. May be a bit cynical on my part, but "better" and or "stronger" in gunmaker-speak often translates to "cheaper to build".