Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

I'm hoping to get some advice on the newer ballard rifling that marlin went to after the micro-groove. I posted a thread the other day called Marling 1895CB and haven't gotten much response... Someone out there has to be a marlin levergun afficianado who can tell me if the rifling in my new marlin 1895 45-70 is the way its supposed to be. I've never seen the grooves between the lands so rough on a rifle barrel before. HELP!

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

Although I cant help you directly, do a google search on malin leverguns, there is a forum out there that is dedicated to just what you have. I found it when I was searching for info on the .444 marlin caliber. Lots of good info over there. I didnt book mark it, however if I find it again, I will post a link.

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

I have one of their guide guns in 45/70 - it's a good brush gun when we're hunting moose or bear. It's not fun to shoot, recoil and barrel jump (it's ported) are something to take note of.

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

Sorry about the multiple posts. I thought my computer was locked up cause it hadn't moved in a while.

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

Mine is the cowboy model with the 26 inch octagonal barrel. I want to hunt with it. I just have never seen rifling that rough before and I'm wondering if there all like that or if the cutter was really dull when they did mine.

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

I would talk to Marlin .
They may replace the barrel if you complain nicely
They have never done me wrong

RE: Who is into marlin leverguns?
 

Check out the Marlin forum: http://www.marlinowners.com/board/

BTW, have you cleaned the barrel? shot it yet? Try it out. If there's a problem, then
call Marlin.