Originally Posted by
fritz1
Just out of curiosity, Why would you pick a pre-2008 Marlin Guide Gun apposed to a new one? I have both, the reason I have a new one is cause I dont like the older one, Its ported and blued, the ports make that rifle extremely unpleasant to shoot, muzzle blast is unbearable, i quite shooting it and when and bought a new 1895GS last fall, a unported, stainless version, a way better gun, and alot better to shoot. The 45-70 is absolutely devastating on bears.
Remington bought Marlin and the quality control has gone out the door as one would expect. If you doubt this do some searches. There have been some atrocities coming out of Ilion, NY.
Why not 2008-2009 when they were still being produced by Marlin? Disgruntled employees. This part is just a theory but I can't imagine too many were thrilled.
Tom