Howdy;
thought I was immunized against this, but it must have worn off!
Bought a brand-new Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum, and thought I was going to shoot with it- that was stupid! Double feeds every time ( except when single-loaded, of course), requiring the lever to be removed so the bolt can be gotten out of the way so the weapon may be safely cleared.
Called Marlin by phone; talked ( after a lengthy wait ) to a young (sounding) lady who seemed very interested in ending the call ASAP. Had to TELL her I needed a shipping label to return the rifle to Marlin for the required warranty-covered repair. I swear I could HEAR her roll her eyes. Hope she was just having a bad day, like the customer who shelled out $500+ for a new rifle that would not work with ammunition.
Rifle went out early this A.M. from UPS, having been left there yesterday afternoon, with enclosed letter outlining the problem. We shall see.
First Marlin lever gun that truly would not work for me; I have three others right now, they are fine.
Will update when it comes back
cowboy33713
thought I was immunized against this, but it must have worn off!
Bought a brand-new Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum, and thought I was going to shoot with it- that was stupid! Double feeds every time ( except when single-loaded, of course), requiring the lever to be removed so the bolt can be gotten out of the way so the weapon may be safely cleared.
Called Marlin by phone; talked ( after a lengthy wait ) to a young (sounding) lady who seemed very interested in ending the call ASAP. Had to TELL her I needed a shipping label to return the rifle to Marlin for the required warranty-covered repair. I swear I could HEAR her roll her eyes. Hope she was just having a bad day, like the customer who shelled out $500+ for a new rifle that would not work with ammunition.
Rifle went out early this A.M. from UPS, having been left there yesterday afternoon, with enclosed letter outlining the problem. We shall see.
First Marlin lever gun that truly would not work for me; I have three others right now, they are fine.
Will update when it comes back
cowboy33713