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OK, Rossi or Marlin or Henry... Don't want to buy junk.. UPDATE IN OP
8/28/2011 10:37:33 AM
Finally found the caliber lever action we have been looking for, .357. The Henry is not
They have 2 Rossi 16" @ $425 or the Marlin 1894c for $564
I'm unsure on both
I heard Rossi is junk, made by Taurus. Heard Marlin is junk now. We went to every gun store around the area and these on the only ones I've found in the caliber I want.
It might be a option, but the Henry standard .22 was another we were looking at. All these are gonna be for Cowboy shooting.
So overall, which is better quality and will have some sort of resale in the future.
If the other 2 or so much junk, I'll consider the Henry in .22
Advise me great ones
Went back to the store today. Looked the Marlin over closely. The guy that helped us was the owner. I asked when they got the rifle end, not saying anything about the rifles coming out of Marlin now having issues, He had someone look to see when the rifle was received. They got it Oct of 2010, it got stocked in the wrong place back in the storage room.
So we went ahead with the purchase
They have 2 Rossi 16" @ $425 or the Marlin 1894c for $564
I'm unsure on both
I heard Rossi is junk, made by Taurus. Heard Marlin is junk now. We went to every gun store around the area and these on the only ones I've found in the caliber I want.
It might be a option, but the Henry standard .22 was another we were looking at. All these are gonna be for Cowboy shooting.
So overall, which is better quality and will have some sort of resale in the future.
If the other 2 or so much junk, I'll consider the Henry in .22
Advise me great ones
Went back to the store today. Looked the Marlin over closely. The guy that helped us was the owner. I asked when they got the rifle end, not saying anything about the rifles coming out of Marlin now having issues, He had someone look to see when the rifle was received. They got it Oct of 2010, it got stocked in the wrong place back in the storage room.
So we went ahead with the purchase
8/28/2011 11:52:02 AM
I have a Rossi lever action and it is decent although the action itself is very stiff. My main complaint is they pick out the plainest, ugliest wood to put on them. Personally I would buy a Henry in .357 off of gunbroker or an older Marlin lever action instead.
A friend has a Henry in .22 rimfire and it is light years smoother than my Rossi.
A friend has a Henry in .22 rimfire and it is light years smoother than my Rossi.
8/28/2011 12:28:11 PM
I wanted to stay under the $550-$600 range, the more under $500 the better .
8/28/2011 12:48:37 PM
I am VERY pleased with my Rossi 1892 in 44-40. I think you would be fine with it.
8/28/2011 7:54:43 PM
I know Marlin has a terrible rap as of late. I bought an 1894C last year and it has been great. Good choice.
8/28/2011 11:00:05 PM
I have owned many Marlins and a few Rossi's. I would take the Rossi any day of the week over a Marlin. The actions are stiff at first but they can be smoothed out. The 92 action of the Rossi is also stronger than any comparable caliber that marlin makes
8/29/2011 2:26:16 AM
My .44 Rossi is great, as is my Henry .22. I have not owned any other lever guns besides my 80 year old Winchester to comment on.
8/29/2011 11:29:49 AM
Does the barrel have the "JM" stamp?
8/30/2011 2:47:45 AM
There are used, JM Marlins around. Be patient. Find one.
8/30/2011 7:58:52 PM
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
8/30/2011 10:31:25 PM
Originally Posted By 217:
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Some/most of the stamps are done pretty half assed. My 1978 336 has just the bottom half of the proofmark. They're normally on the left side of the barrel right in front of the receiver. You don't really want to see an "REP." The main thing does it look and function right. I imagine the JM guns will always have a little more resale value.
8/31/2011 9:02:20 PM
Originally Posted By maximumj:
Some/most of the stamps are done pretty half assed. My 1978 336 has just the bottom half of the proofmark. They're normally on the left side of the barrel right in front of the receiver. You don't really want to see an "REP." The main thing does it look and function right. I imagine the JM guns will always have a little more resale value.
Originally Posted By 217:
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Some/most of the stamps are done pretty half assed. My 1978 336 has just the bottom half of the proofmark. They're normally on the left side of the barrel right in front of the receiver. You don't really want to see an "REP." The main thing does it look and function right. I imagine the JM guns will always have a little more resale value.
OK, I think I just got a half-assed JM stamp. It only shows the bottom of it and looks like some Arabic writing.
Mine functions fine
9/1/2011 3:40:31 PM
9/3/2011 1:08:43 PM
Originally Posted By 217:
OK, I think I just got a half-assed JM stamp. It only shows the bottom of it and looks like some Arabic writing.
Mine functions fine
Originally Posted By maximumj:
Some/most of the stamps are done pretty half assed. My 1978 336 has just the bottom half of the proofmark. They're normally on the left side of the barrel right in front of the receiver. You don't really want to see an "REP." The main thing does it look and function right. I imagine the JM guns will always have a little more resale value.
Originally Posted By 217:
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Can someone post a picture of the JM stamp? Mine has stamp that kind of looks like a JM, but it is kind of funky looking.
Some/most of the stamps are done pretty half assed. My 1978 336 has just the bottom half of the proofmark. They're normally on the left side of the barrel right in front of the receiver. You don't really want to see an "REP." The main thing does it look and function right. I imagine the JM guns will always have a little more resale value.
OK, I think I just got a half-assed JM stamp. It only shows the bottom of it and looks like some Arabic writing.
Mine functions fine
Disregard. It is the lower half of a shitty REP stamp.
9/3/2011 8:02:22 PM
Originally Posted By MIhunter:
I have owned many Marlins and a few Rossi's. I would take the Rossi any day of the week over a Marlin. The actions are stiff at first but they can be smoothed out. The 92 action of the Rossi is also stronger than any comparable caliber that marlin makes
I have owned many Marlins and a few Rossi's. I would take the Rossi any day of the week over a Marlin. The actions are stiff at first but they can be smoothed out. The 92 action of the Rossi is also stronger than any comparable caliber that marlin makes
+1. I have a 44 M92 Stainless. Great gun.
9/4/2011 9:38:59 AM
So, I've been following this thread, as I have had similar questions as the OP. The Wife sent me on a run yesterday that landed me near a local shop, like a moth to a flame I went in. I window shopped for a while, and drew the attention of one of the clerks. Told him I was interested in a 30-30 lever for this years deer season. He went behind the counter and started handing me new Marlins and Mossbergs. But, there was a beautiful Marlin 336 used out on the floor that I said I wanted to see. As I looked it over, and checked the action, I casually looked at the barrel and found a JM stamp. While the clerk was saying "if it was me, I'd buy new." I followed up with, I'll take this one. Thanks.
It has a 20" barrel, came with scope rings, and gold trigger (do they all?).
I'm placing an order today for some leather goods to compliment it.
It has a 20" barrel, came with scope rings, and gold trigger (do they all?).
I'm placing an order today for some leather goods to compliment it.
