Ruger buys Marlin

[FergusonTO35]

Well, Ruger just announced that they are rescuing the Marlin line from that dumpster fire called Remington. I'm a fan of Ruger and Marlin so I am cautiously optimistic here.

https://ruger.com/corporate/marlin.html

 

[srb08]

Good news for sure.
It would have been a shame to lose Marlin.

 

[sixonetonoffun]

I'd still like an early octagon barreled lever action take down in 22wmr.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Ruger paid $30 million for Marlin (none of which includes real estate) so they must have seen some value there. I hope they will let Marlin keep it's own identity, even if they are made in a Ruger plant.

 

[Ron660]

I'd still like an early octagon barreled lever action take down in 22wmr.

I’d be happy with the heavy 1894M 22mag.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Italian gunmaker Chiappa now sells a rifle that is a inexpensive copy of the 39, the LA322. Looks like it would be serviceable enough and you wouldn't worry about it getting dinged up like a nice 39.

 

[srcarr52]

Italian gunmaker Chiappa now sells a rifle that is a inexpensive copy of the 39, the LA322. Looks like it would be serviceable enough and you wouldn't worry about it getting dinged up like a nice 39.

I have an 1890's Marlin 39A that was my fathers, he got it used in the late 50's. Still shoots great!

 

[srb08]

Italian gunmaker Chiappa now sells a rifle that is a inexpensive copy of the 39, the LA322. Looks like it would be serviceable enough and you wouldn't worry about it getting dinged up like a nice 39.

Have you gotten any of those in the shop?
I thought they looked interesting but didn't want to order one, until I had a chance to look at and handle one.

 

[FergusonTO35]

No, the only lever actions we ever get are Henry's. Looks to me like Chiappa reproduced the 39 with an aluminum receiver and less finishing to keep the cost down. Italians know how to make good guns and if it is really $300.00 or so I would be willing to try one. That said, I actually like my Henry H001T better than the 39!