You know what they say, once you go… never mind. Pictured here is a rare occurrence: just before James Reeves picked up the Marlin Model 336 Dark I had told him it was actually an Austrian made polymer carbine. It was only after he was holding the blaster that I [Read More…]
Honestly, as a suppressor nerd, I haven’t been this excited about a production lever action rifle in, well, forever. Marlin has just announced two new rifles that are both twists on classic designs. The Marlin Dark series will include a 336 chambered in .30-30 as well [Read More…]
Marlin has introduced a NEW version of their staple Model 336 lever-action rifle with a B-Grade Curly Maple stock and Fiddle Back figuring. This new rifle is not surprisingly chambered in the stalwart .30-30 Winchester cartridge. This rifle was announced back at the [Read More…]
This month’s Reader’s Choice was a conducted a little differently. For our first attempt at this feature, you all suggested that we missed some. This time we allowed you to add choices in the comments and if there were enough upvotes, we added the firearm to [Read More…]
In the announcement of the release of this product as well as in its description on their website, Ranger Point Precision points out that this hammer spur extension for Marlin lever action rifles was designed based on the features requested by the customers. [Read More…]
Tromix Lead Delivery Systems has published on their social media pages images of one of the prototype guns that they have been experimenting with back in 2007. They converted a Saiga-410 shotgun into a rifle chambered in .444 Marlin. According to Tromix, the .444 Marlin [Read More…]
Whether original Marlin or “Remlin”, there are some easy upgrades that can be made: Adjust Sights: While I do like using iron sights on this particular rifle, I admit: The original buckhorn sights aren’t awesome. They’ve worked alright for [Read More…]
For 2018, Marlin Firearms announced a number of new rifles. Two of the new lever action guns announced by the company are the Model 1894 SBL and the Model 1894 CSBL. Model 1894 SBL The SBL version of the Model 1894 has a 16.5″ barrel that is part of the reason the [Read More…]
Although details are slim at the moment, information from multiple sources is revealing a variety of new Marlin lever action rifles set to be available to consumers soon. Heavy on the pistol calibers, Marlin is featuring the 1894CST, a threaded barrel carbine chambered [Read More…]
Ruger no longer has the expansive caliber selection they used to in their No. 1 line-up of single-shot rifles, but they are not letting this model go away permanently either. Ruger recently announced they are chambering their Sporter model in .450 Marlin for those who [Read More…]
Midwest Industries has teased on their social media pages an M-LOK forend for Marlin lever action rifles. It is not yet listed on their website and what we can tell from the very little information available is that it fits the Marlin 336 rifles. It is also compatible [Read More…]
Ranger Point Precision published images of another custom made Marlin 336 lever action rifle chambered in .36 RPP. The cartridge was developed about a year ago. It is a .358 caliber cartridge based on the .35 Whelen case. The advantage over the .35 Remington is that [Read More…]
My pre-Freedom Group Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum is a super reliable, quick handling meat getter when it comes to wild boar. It is lightning quick out of a scabbard, slings and carries easily, and is overall a handy and dependable tool on the ranch , in my truck, or [Read More…]
Get a free clipazine with a Marlin rifle? Come on Marlin, you know better. I am disappointed. Reddit user u/MiamiZeus posted a picture of a hang tag that was attached to a Marlin rifle in a Wal-Mart that is advertising a free 7-shot clip with the purchase of the rifle. [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms announced the company was now selling a Model 94 Short Rifle chambered for the 450 Marlin cartridge. The new guns will have a walnut stock with a satin finish and straight grip. The 20″ barrel is ported to help with recoil and the stock [Read More…]
Marlin has been making lever-action rifles since 1881, and in their early years the Model 1895 was a standout. Although the original M1895 was, indeed, created in the year of its name, the modern M1895 is actually based on the receiver of their Model 336 – made in [Read More…]
As a Marlin 795 fan I’m always on the hunt for new accessories for it. I recently stumbled on this bullpup kit called the Badger M22 stock for the Marlin 795, Model 60 and Model 70 Papoose. Available in black, green camo and pink camo, the M22 is made of ABS [Read More…]
Lew Horton is the exclusive distributor for the special first edition Marlin X7 Tactical with Threaded Barrel. The rifle features a heavy profile 18″ barrel with 5/8×24 threading. The rifle includes a thread protector, Marlin’s Pro-Fire trigger, a scope [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap Marlin rifles for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. I’m a big fan of the .17HMR no question about it. I’ve owned several rifles in this caliber [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find Marlin rifles for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. There has never been a rifle with a more appropriate name. This rifle is “Golden” in a lot of [Read More…]
I was surprised to learn that despite reviewing everything from expensive shotguns to high-end AR-15 rifles, Andrews favorite gun is the humble Marlin Papoose takedown .22 rifle. Blogger Tam, of View From The Porch, is another fan of the Papoose.
Young Manufacturing’s bullpup conversion of the .22 LR Marlin Model 795 was on display at SHOT Show. It is a neat looking gun. It does not try to emulate a fancy bullpup like the FN2000 or Tavor, but instead is minimalist and slick. Young also manufacture a [Read More…]
While tactical guns, and guns that look like tactical guns, are the sexist segment of the firearm market right now, the 10s of 1000s of new shooters each year don’t start out with a top-self, pimped-out and very expensive AR-15 rifles. They start out with the [Read More…]
Until the end of the month Marlin are taking orders for a limited edition of their Model 1894 in 44 Remington Magnum and Model 336 in .30-30 Win. They feature stocks and fore-ends made with Number 1 Grade American Black Walnut and a polished deep blue metal finish.
Steve, who blogs at Glocked and Loaded, emailed me some photos of his fathers Marlin 1895 .45-70 Guide Gun. I want! Click to expand photos. Thanks Steve.
JR @ A Keyboard and a .45 pointed this out and I got quite a surprise. Last year American private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management bought a 80.1% stake in Chrysler who, although I am sure you already know this, effectively blackmailed the US government by [Read More…]
Earlier this year Marlin introduced the value-for-money XL7 rifle cambered in 25-06, 270 and 30-06. I thought it was odd that they did not offer a short action version. John Snow reports that a short action version will be available shortly in .248, .308 and 7mm-08. [Read More…]
Hold on the heels of the Remington .30 RAR announcement, sister company Marlin have announced the .338 Marlin Express. John Snow has the scoop: These bullets will use the same soft-tip technology that the other LeverEvolution cartridges employ and the result will be a [Read More…]
Mad Ogre thinks so: We just got in our latest order of rifles from Marlin. Everyone of them has extremely shoddy wood on them. The fitting of wood to metal and even just the finish on the wood is something I’d expect on a Puma. Overlaps, gaps, uneven and [Read More…]
Marlin has introduced a new line of bolt action rifles this year, the XL7. It comes in two models, the XL7 and XL7C (Relatree Camo). XL7C It is available in 25-06, 270 and 30-06. Specs: Capacity: 4+1 Barrel: 22″ Weight : 6 1/2 lbs. The XL7 has been built for those [Read More…]