[Doc1]

I have a Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag (1982 vintage) that I've been using for CAS matches. The rifle was purchased used and worked well for over a year. Recently it's been suffering from the infamous "Marlin jam" and caused me to blow two matches (grrrr).

After a lot of internet research I saw several alleged cures, but the most straightforward seemed to be to replace the shell carrier with a newer and redesigned carrier. I ordered the part from Midway (PN# 370170 031020 - which fits .44 Mag and .45 Colt) for around $75 and installed it a couple of nights ago.

I cycled around fifty rounds through it - both .44 Mag and ,44 Special - with nary a hiccup. Then I tried filling the magazine with both Special and Magnum rounds and again, it cycled flawlessly.

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Doc

 

[22lrfan]

Did you try any of the cures from the internet? I've considered trying one of the ones described on the Marlin forum. I've got an early 1894 in .38-40 that has the problem.

 

[Doc1]

Did you try any of the cures from the internet? I've considered trying one of the ones described on the Marlin forum. I've got an early 1894 in .38-40 that has the problem.

No. I read several of the supposed fixes on the Marlin forum too, but my rifle didn't display a lot of the things they discussed. For example, I didn't see any wear - at all - on my old carrier. That's one of the reasons why I decided to just bite the bullet and buy the carrier from Midway.

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Doc

 

[22lrfan]

I think repair will be my only option. I've never been able to find a replacement. I just haven't gotten around to trying it.

 

[DEADEYE 1]

Thanks for posting. I am beginning a small herd of lever actions. I may need it down the road.