Marlin 1894C problem

357MagFan · January 10, 2005, 06:21 AM

Actually I dont know if this is a problem but I just bought a brand new Marlin 1894C and after closely inspecting it I realized that the trigger was very loose and wiggly even when cocked. The carbine still shoots and seems to fuction fine but that trigger is awfuly loose. Is there something wrong or is this normal.

357MagFan · January 10, 2005, 06:45 PM

So nobody knows anything about this?

Brian Williams · January 10, 2005, 07:51 PM

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Is there something wrong or is this normal.

Normal, but could be fixed with a Wild West trigger from Wild West guns in Alaska
About $85

mill hunky · January 10, 2005, 09:06 PM

has about 1/8" back and forth play, also side to side play. but i bought this weapon around 1968. it stll shoots good as when i first bought it. rich

357MagFan · January 10, 2005, 09:09 PM

Well I guess its normal , damn there is always at least 1 thing about a gun I buy that just really gets to me, I hate loose parts in guns and wiggly triggers...even if its supposed to be like that ...grrrrr

Dave Sample · January 11, 2005, 02:37 PM

It is the way it is built with a pistol action instead of a rifle action. I have had one for years and it has served me well. You never notice the take up when you shoot it and mine is stock with a very nice trigger pull. I think it is the best thing going for CAS.

arthurrh · January 11, 2005, 03:11 PM

The wiggly trigger is a known "feature" of the Marlin and there are lots of after-market replacements if it really bugs you. I keep thinking about having mine replaced, but have never gotten around to it.

January 10, 2005, 06:21 AM	#1
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	Marlin 1894C problem Actually I dont know if this is a problem but I just bought a brand new Marlin 1894C and after closely inspecting it I realized that the trigger was very loose and wiggly even when cocked. The carbine still shoots and seems to fuction fine but that trigger is awfuly loose. Is there something wrong or is this normal.

January 10, 2005, 09:06 PM	#4
mill hunky Member Join Date: December 8, 2004 Posts: 81	marlin 336 35 cal. has about 1/8" back and forth play, also side to side play. but i bought this weapon around 1968. it stll shoots good as when i first bought it. rich

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January 10, 2005, 06:45 PM	#2
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	So nobody knows anything about this?

January 10, 2005, 09:09 PM	#5
357MagFan Junior member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Posts: 205	Well I guess its normal , damn there is always at least 1 thing about a gun I buy that just really gets to me, I hate loose parts in guns and wiggly triggers...even if its supposed to be like that ...grrrrr

January 11, 2005, 02:37 PM	#6
Dave Sample Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 1,002	It is the way it is built with a pistol action instead of a rifle action. I have had one for years and it has served me well. You never notice the take up when you shoot it and mine is stock with a very nice trigger pull. I think it is the best thing going for CAS.

January 11, 2005, 03:11 PM	#7
arthurrh Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Posts: 189	The wiggly trigger is a known "feature" of the Marlin and there are lots of after-market replacements if it really bugs you. I keep thinking about having mine replaced, but have never gotten around to it.