Current state of Marlin QC?

[nralover]

Have there been any developments? My store has but two levers for sale. A 336Y and a Mossberg 464. I have heard bad and good, but I need a new .30-30 and those are my choices. FWIW, they are both under four hundred dollars. Any honest assessments?

[TedH]

I can't say about the current state of what Remlin is producing, but given the options you mention, I'd be hitting the Pawn Shops for an older Marlin.

[airedaleman]

I can't say about the current state of what Remlin is producing, but given the options you mention, I'd be hitting the Pawn Shops for an older Marlin.

Really good advice.

[1894c]

time to check gunbroker.com ... :)

i presently own two REM-Marlins,
bought them this year--Feb. & April.
have a 1894c and a 336BL. both
work fine, fit and finish is good, no
issues to report--have over 300+
rounds down-range...that's my
experience... :)

[horsesoldier03]

Definately go USED, and IMO GO MARLIN! You wont wear it out!

[COSteve]

I'd say give the Mossberg a close look, especially if you'd rather have a new rifle. My walnut pistol grip stocked 464 is well put together, has been surprisingly good mannered, and it's accurate at 200 yds with Win 150grn ammo. I think their initial extractor issues have been worked out and it's a decent gun; not a Winchester 94, but a decent 30-30.

[buckeyeshooter]

I can't say about the current state of what Remlin is producing, but given the options you mention, I'd be hitting the Pawn Shops for an older Marlin.

Really good advice.

+1

[mikld]

http://www.realguns.com/articles/409.htm
Interesting article on Marlin Guide Gun, and quality...