Marlin guide gun

[homestead]

I might have the opportunity to purchase a guide gun in 45-70. Not sure if it's a JM type or remington. Is it worth purchasing a remington manufactured or should I avoid the remington types? It's $1000. Thoughts?

 

[noharleyyet]

I might have the opportunity to purchase a guide gun in 45-70. Not sure if it's a JM type or remington. Is it worth purchasing a remington manufactured or should I avoid the remington types? It's $1000. Thoughts?

Think the Ruger mfg'd Guide model is about 13% more (if ad is current)...if possible, that's how I'd go.

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/rifles/marlin-1895-guide-gun-satin-blued-lever-action-rifle-45-70-government-191in/p/1776914

 

[huntnpack]

With options out now, I probably wouldn't buy a Remington unless I could really look through it.

 

[belshawelk]

I might have the opportunity to purchase a guide gun in 45-70. Not sure if it's a JM type or remington. Is it worth purchasing a remington manufactured or should I avoid the remington types? It's $1000. Thoughts?

run from anything not JM stamped. Unless you are only going to have open sights.

 

[RG300]

Id stick to the Marlins made by Ruger nowadays. i hear they are greatly improved.
On Ruger website , hover on rifles & click on Marlin,

Ruger® Firearms

ruger.com

Marlin Firearms

www.marlinfirearms.com

 

[p_ham]

There are some good REP stamped guns out there, but you need to really go over them. The later models were pretty decent.

The JM guns are pretty solid all around.

The new Ruger made guns are equal to or better than the JM guns. I have seen a QC issue here and there for the new guns, but it's always minor.

 

[dan valasek]

Mine is a remington made stainless trapper made in 2018. I really like it and have had no problems. I saw a guide gun stainless one at the local sporting goods store. Had a few small marks on the stock but looked good to me. It was marked for a thousand also unless it is in Butler, PA. Lol.

 

[Gojo03]

I have 3 JM rifles and a Ruger Marlin, I don’t think you can go wrong with them.

 

[homestead]

In the end, I was about ten minutes late. It was sold right before I walked in. And yes dan valasek, it was in Butler.

 

[TN2shot07]

I have one of the later Remington made 336’s and it’s as good functionally as any. Of course the wood isn’t great but I bought it solely to hunt with and not worry about messing anything up.

 

[dan valasek]

bummer. I don't think it was there too long

In the end, I was about ten minutes late. It was sold right before I walked in. And yes dan valasek, it was in Butler.

 

[MTLabrador]

I’m buying one of the new guide guns as soon as I get a chance. I’ve always wanted one.

 

[RG300]

In the end, I was about ten minutes late. It was sold right before I walked in. And yes dan valasek, it was in Butler.

OUCH..... sorry to hear that.... there will be others that come along. hang in there.

 

[Farmer20]

I’m buying one of the Remington-made stainless trappers as soon as I get a chance.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I have a Ruger-made Trapper that I like.

 

[Bullshot]

In the end, I was about ten minutes late. It was sold right before I walked in. And yes dan valasek, it was in Butler.

Count yourself lucky. Hold out for a real Marlin (if it wasn’t).