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1894 Marlin question


Hollifer A. Dollar

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I lucked up on a nice 1894 Marlin in 32-20 but it has a significant notch on the bottom of the lifter. At some point in the near future, it will probably need to be repaired or replaced. My question is, does the 32-20 rifle use the same lifter as the 357? On the surface, it looks like it would, since the cartridge length is the same (relatively) & the cartridge head diameter is pretty close. Thanks in advance!

 

Holler

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Gunner Gatlin who frequents the wire here often has a awesome and very professional fix for worn carriers. I have had excellent luck using them on stock Marlins.

As Hombre mentioned also.....Deuce stated it correctly.

 

At this time, I have 3 carriers I have recently sent to Gunner to insert his SUPER hardened steel into the carrier timing ramp, which resets the timing on the carrier.

 

 

..........Widder

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Thats good to know, my marlin is gettin a pretty good groove in it. I will have to pick Gunner's brain when it gets too bad !

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Ricochet,

 

"...when it gets too bad" will be when it bites you in the rear during a good match.

 

Call me on the phone if you prefer and I will go over how you can tell just how suspect your timing is at this time.

 

If you call, have a screw driver, 2 dummy rounds and a flash lite and you'll be able to check it out within minutes.

 

865 / 984-4455

 

 

..........Widder

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Widder,

 

You're right!! I'll be getting in touch with you soon. I appreciate the advice and probably saving me alot of frustration down the road.

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