Marlin 336 vs Marlin 1895

El Lobo · November 26, 2000, 11:30 PM

Gentlemen,

What's the difference between these two actions? I've seen them side by side and cannot tell....length? Width? Metalurgy? I've several 336s, are they as strong as the 1895? Thoughtful.......

Lobo Lohr
Rio Rancho, NM

James K · November 27, 2000, 12:12 AM

There was an original Marlin Model 1895, brought out in (yep) 1895. Marlin revived the model name for the .45-70 caliber gun they make for the western cowboy fad. But the new Model 1895 is really a Model 336 with changes to adapt it to the larger caliber, and a "western" stock. Other than the caliber and the stock, they are the same.

Aside from the question of a passing fad, the .45-70 is not a bad caliber (within its limitations, and it can be loaded hotter for that rifle), and will probably remain in the Marlin line indefinitely.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · November 27, 2000, 02:54 AM

The original 1895 had a rectangular style bolt, much like the Marlin 1894. In updating the 1895, the name was preserved (for marketing appeal of course).

El Lobo · November 27, 2000, 09:54 PM

Mr Stringer,

Suppose we'd like to build a .35 to .40 caliber wildcat on a 336 (used to be a 30-30), using one of the fat, beltless cases so popular today. We'll recognize an overall case length and upper pressure limit suited to the action. What is the max case-head (not rim) diameter that would work?

Lobo Lohr

November 26, 2000, 11:30 PM	#1
El Lobo Member Join Date: May 14, 2000 Posts: 57	Gentlemen, What's the difference between these two actions? I've seen them side by side and cannot tell....length? Width? Metalurgy? I've several 336s, are they as strong as the 1895? Thoughtful....... Lobo Lohr Rio Rancho, NM

November 27, 2000, 12:12 AM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	There was an original Marlin Model 1895, brought out in (yep) 1895. Marlin revived the model name for the .45-70 caliber gun they make for the western cowboy fad. But the new Model 1895 is really a Model 336 with changes to adapt it to the larger caliber, and a "western" stock. Other than the caliber and the stock, they are the same. Aside from the question of a passing fad, the .45-70 is not a bad caliber (within its limitations, and it can be loaded hotter for that rifle), and will probably remain in the Marlin line indefinitely. Jim

November 27, 2000, 02:54 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	The original 1895 had a rectangular style bolt, much like the Marlin 1894. In updating the 1895, the name was preserved (for marketing appeal of course).

November 27, 2000, 09:54 PM	#4
El Lobo Member Join Date: May 14, 2000 Posts: 57	Mr Stringer, Suppose we'd like to build a .35 to .40 caliber wildcat on a 336 (used to be a 30-30), using one of the fat, beltless cases so popular today. We'll recognize an overall case length and upper pressure limit suited to the action. What is the max case-head (not rim) diameter that would work? Lobo Lohr