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IrvJr · December 23, 2013, 09:12 PM

hey all. I have a Marlin 1897 .22 LR lever action rifle. It's basically a Marlin 39A with a hexagonal barrel.

It is a wonderful gun and it is probably the most accurate gun that I own (even more than my CZ 452 FS).

I took it out this evening to rub down the metal with an oily cloth and noticed that there is a little play in the butt stock to receiver finish. I can pull on the butt stock and it will pull away about 1/16" to 1/8" from the receiver. I can then push it back against the receiver. I don't think the screw that attaches the receiver to the buttstock is loose... I tried it with a screwdriver and it was tight.

Is there something I can do to tighten the fit up a little?

Thanks in advance.

December 23, 2013, 09:12 PM	#1
IrvJr Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2004 Posts: 199	loose stock on Marlin 39A hey all. I have a Marlin 1897 .22 LR lever action rifle. It's basically a Marlin 39A with a hexagonal barrel. It is a wonderful gun and it is probably the most accurate gun that I own (even more than my CZ 452 FS). I took it out this evening to rub down the metal with an oily cloth and noticed that there is a little play in the butt stock to receiver finish. I can pull on the butt stock and it will pull away about 1/16" to 1/8" from the receiver. I can then push it back against the receiver. I don't think the screw that attaches the receiver to the buttstock is loose... I tried it with a screwdriver and it was tight. Is there something I can do to tighten the fit up a little? Thanks in advance.