Ruger opted to delete the hammer extension while adding flutes to the polished bolt. All other features, such as the cross bolt safety, are the same or very similar. The birch furniture was replaced with a laminate stock and a smaller laminate forend that was a bit more agreeable. The weights are the same, while the Ruger built Marlin is 3/4″ shorter without sacrificing capacity. The Remington built Marlin’s barrel was 16 1/2 inches long, while the new Ruger built Marlin has a 16.1 inch barrel, and Ruger had the foresight to thread the barrel at 11’16 x 24, which is the standard thread for the. There are some noticeable improvements and some that are more subtle. The reason I mention this is to exhibit I have some experience with the Remington made Marlins.Ī couple of months ago, a Ruger made Marlin 1895 Trapper was delivered for consideration. I liked that rifle fine and further reviewed the Marlin Dark in 30 WCF and the Marlin. You can read that review by following this link. In May 2019 I reviewed the 1895 Trapper from Marlin back when Remington owned them.
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