Marlin 336 Modifications. - Page 2

Czubek · 08-29-2007, 11:12 AM

That does look good. Looks normal now without the grip.

Brian

Moon · 08-30-2007, 12:26 PM

I like what you've done here, man. It looks good, but the biggest improvement is with the aperture sight, in my opinion. How do you like it ?? I've been looking for an aperture sight for my Marlin 1894-M.

First, though.... I must fix the dreaded "Marlin Jam" that's in it.

40mmHEDP · 08-30-2007, 01:14 PM

The receiver sight is great. It's a Williams 5D. If id bought another one I would probably go with the "fool proof" instead because it has more adjust ability for elevation.

What caliber is the 1894 in? I have heard about this problem but never had an issue with my .357.

Moon · 08-30-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 40mmHEDP

What caliber is the 1894 in? I have heard about this problem but never had an issue with my .357.

Mine's in .22-mag. The dopes at Marlin had a critical flaw in their design, according to this seemingly-credible website I visited. The cam on the lever isn't at the best angle, and the carrier is too soft. Essentially, if the action is operated too fast, it will "ding" the bottom of the carrier (where the cam elevates the carrier). After tearing the action apart, I verified that was the problem my rifle had. I can't remember whether or not this was a problem in any variant besides the .22-mag or not, but I don't believe it was.

The remedy is simple. The recommended fix is to take a jig-saw blade (or other very hard metal), cut or grind the teeth off of it, and either cut or grind the width to fit perfectly on the bottom of the carrier. Next, grind or cut the bottom of the carrier so the saw-blade fits perfectly flush with the rest of the carrier bottom. Weld in place. Some have used JB Weld, but I would rather it be welded in. If, by chance, I fuck it up beyond further repair, I can always order a new carrier from Marlin.

Do you shoot silhouette ?? That's what my Marlin was purchased for. It pissed me off, because I bought it specifically for this purpose. I really liked the buck-horn sights it came with, and I just had it sighted in when it jammed. There's no way to clear the jam without a screwdriver, and you really need to be at a bench to put it back together. Next time I go home, I'll repair the carrier. If I find out the sights are less than adequate, I'll replace it with an aperture

falakar15 · 11-25-2007, 02:52 PM

That is a great conversion 40mm. I'm all over that receiver sight too. Does it mount similar to the Foolproof sight with the holes drilled and tapped into the left side of the receiver?

To get that authentic look all you need to do now is remove the whitestripe from the butt plate and the sling swivel mount.

Boris · 06-22-2023, 07:39 PM

Moons avatar..LOL...still cracks me up when I see it

08-30-2007, 12:26 PM	#17
Moon IncogNegro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,825	I like what you've done here, man. It looks good, but the biggest improvement is with the aperture sight, in my opinion. How do you like it ?? I've been looking for an aperture sight for my Marlin 1894-M. First, though.... I must fix the dreaded "Marlin Jam" that's in it. __________________ "Thou shalt not be a son-of-a-bitch". Magnus392, from Rules of Chuck 00011

11-25-2007, 02:52 PM	#20
falakar15 Rebel with an AK Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South Posts: 79	Maybe a bit late That is a great conversion 40mm. I'm all over that receiver sight too. Does it mount similar to the Foolproof sight with the holes drilled and tapped into the left side of the receiver? To get that authentic look all you need to do now is remove the whitestripe from the butt plate and the sling swivel mount.

06-22-2023, 07:39 PM	#21
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 11,036	Moons avatar..LOL...still cracks me up when I see it __________________ The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” Patrick Henry

08-29-2007, 11:12 AM	#16
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	That does look good. Looks normal now without the grip. Brian

08-30-2007, 01:14 PM	#18
40mmHEDP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 100	The receiver sight is great. It's a Williams 5D. If id bought another one I would probably go with the "fool proof" instead because it has more adjust ability for elevation. What caliber is the 1894 in? I have heard about this problem but never had an issue with my .357.