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Got to look at one of the new Ruger Marlins

Grasshopper

Yesterday at my gunshop. I must say it was very nice in all aspects. Looked like it was built in the 60's. Perfect fit, blue great and a nice piece of wood. Just fyi.

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  • bullshot

    I haven't had my hands on one yet, good to know that Ruger has restored the quality that Remington neglected to maintain.

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  • Gregor62

    I watched a review of one the other day on YouTube which included a range test. The guy gave it a five star rating including fit and finish. It was a stainless guide gun chambered in 45/70, nice looking rifle.

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  • Horse Plains Drifter

    Very nice to know. My neighbor bought some flavor of an 1895 four years or so ago. Cheesy is giving it a good rating. Hopefully they bring back the 1895 cowboy.

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  • wolfpack

    I haven't seen one in person yet but what I have seen on line and reviews they look good. The only drawback I see is they are priced kind of high but then again everything is outrageous now. I would like to have one but don't really need one and can't really justify spending the money for one.

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  • chiefr

    I have handled a couple at our LGS and can attest to their outstanding quality.

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  • KenK/84Bravo
    Gregor62: 29980460403099/comments/29980460612251

    I watched a review of one the other day on YouTube which included a range test. The guy gave it a five star rating including fit and finish. It was a stainless guide gun chambered in 45/70, nice looking rifle.

    Either Recoil or Firearm News, (neither of which always give positive reviews,) rated the SS 45/70 Guide Gun, as "The Best Lever Gun, Ever Made." (About 6 mo. back.)

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  • Gregor62
    @...: 29980460403099/comments/29980476298907

    https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11423212#Comment_11423212

    Either Recoil or Firearm News, (neither of which always give positive reviews,) rated the SS 45/70 Guide Gun, as "The Best Lever Gun, Ever Made." (About 6 mo. back.)

    I bought a new Marlin stainless guide gun in 45/70 with a great looking laminated stock about 15 years ago and sold after I got clocked in the nose from a bad shoulder positioning. To be fair to myself, it was a bit shorter pull than I'm used to. My bad.

    A huge mistake, and wish I had it back. I was a dealer back then, and IIRC, I paid around $540 for it.

    I'm glad Ruger picked up the line rather than some of the other manufacturers out there.

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  • montanajoe
    • Community moderator

    Thanks for the review. The Rugers we own have served us very well.

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  • utbrowningman

    Last time I looked and held one was 10 (?) years ago when it was a Remlin...and it was awful.

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  • Frogdog

    Well, they ought to be nice, because they sure cost a pretty penny!

    I am glad to see Ruger taking over and doing them right. Just doubt I'll drop $1500+ on one. Before Marlin got sold off and the quality tanked, you could get a 30-30 for under $400.

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  • yoshmyster

    So no silly safeties? What's that hammer slidy safety thingy?

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  • bullshot

    I have a Davidson's limited edition Marlin SDG (number 27 of 501). Bought it on the auction side some years ago for around $700. - $750. NIB, never been fired.

    I did a safety delete and added the saddle ring (from Beartooth Mercantile).

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