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7 rounds, going back. She's Back!
« on: January 03, 2010, 01:18:29 PM »
Picked up a new 1895 GS on the 30th of Dec, took it out to test her today and on the third round, the lifter didn't lift.  Got the round out thru the port and jiggled the lever and things worked ok.  Round 7 the cartridge just barely got out of the tube and everything locked up again.  Took the rifle back to the place I bought it and Jim had to take the whole thing apart to get the cartridge out.  Said it looked like the lifter was bent over and he would send it back.  Also said the last Guide Gun they sold had to go back, same reason, jamming cartridges.  We'll see how long it takes Marlin to repair/ replace product.  This is the only one of 8 Marlins I have that has had problems.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2010, 02:41:42 PM »
i'd be interested in finding out what the problem is, if they tell you. a guy i work with got a stainless guide gun for Christmas and was having problems with it feeding, i think he is also sending it back. keep us updated. i hope this isn't going to be something common for marlin. thanks.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2010, 09:01:22 AM »
Didn't they sell out to Remington?
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2010, 07:08:38 AM »
Yup.  DP
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2010, 10:19:44 AM »
freedom group is the corp owner.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2010, 12:33:13 AM »
Never had a problem with mine. Guess I'm just lucky that way.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2010, 10:30:55 AM »
Never did either, however those were rifles before the cross bolt safety BS.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2010, 11:37:33 AM »
Quote from: BBF on January 21, 2010, 10:30:55 AM
Never did either, however those were rifles before the cross bolt safety BS.
Cant tell from my avatar but I did away with my cbs.

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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2010, 03:41:52 PM »
that saddle ring is kinda neat, did you buy that as a kit to replace the safety?
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Re: 7 rounds, going back.
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2010, 08:07:17 PM »
243shooter, yes I did and thanks.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back. She's Back!
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2010, 02:02:34 PM »
Got a call from the best Candy Store in town this morning saying there was an 1895GS settin' there with my name on it and did I want to come get it.  The store had called last Friday to check on it and was told it was being test fired and didn't "feel" quite right and was going back to be torn down again.  Was really suprised to get her back today.  Opened the box and  :o, NEW WOOD :-* :-*.  Levered her a few times and everything seems to be working much smoother now.  Jim, ( my candy man) said," did ya try the trigger yet?"  Safety on, squeeze and man, one of the best factory triggers I have ever had on any lever. 8)  Seems when Jim talked to the Marlin repairman, he mentioned how disappointed I was and how I had bought several Marlins this year and still talkin' about a couple more but the trigger was kinda gritty on that one.  I think Marlin, (and Jim) went above and beyond to fix me up.  Now, If the weather will just co-operate a bit and let me go test her out this Sunday, life will be good. ;)  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: 7 rounds, going back. She's Back!
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2010, 02:43:00 PM »
did you find out what was causing the problem? did it have something to do with the wood? i don't know how it could, just wondering.
 
Quote from: 243shooter on January 14, 2010, 02:41:42 PM
i'd be interested in finding out what the problem is, if they tell you. a guy i work with got a stainless guide gun for Christmas and was having problems with it feeding, i think he is also sending it back. keep us updated. i hope this isn't going to be something common for marlin. thanks.
the guy i work with also got his back recently, he said they replaced the extractor, it was hanging up on the new round trying to come up into the chamber, i guess, from what he told me.
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Re: 7 rounds, going back. She's Back!
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2010, 04:06:29 PM »
Sounds like your pal, Jim, got you some real customer service. Old School Style.
Good for you! Hope it works for you!

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Re: 7 rounds, going back. She's Back!
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2010, 06:42:42 PM »
Finally got to take her out and give her a run today.  Had a box of Remmington 300 gr for her and 3 other new guns to try.  Headed out to the range but it was full when I drove by, had wanted to check on the cabin anyway so drove another 2 hours to get there.  Marlin fixed her good, she ran smooth and the trigger is great!  Gonna have to put some better sights on her but she did good.  Will work on the loading gate spring, it's not bad but will lighten it up some.  Very pleased with the work Marlin did for me.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?
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