I have owned just about every configuration of the modern (post 1972) Marlin 1895 and the modern Browning/Winchester Miroku 1886 rifles. The fit and finish is much better on the Brownchesters as a rule, but I have seen exceptions. Of course, the fit and finish should be better on a rifle that costs twice as much as the Marlin in many cases. I have owned examples of both brands that were shooters and others that were not.
For the money, I think the Marlin is the better value if you plan to hunt with it. It is far easider to add aftermarket sights, slings etc to the Marlin. Accuracy is usually at least equal to the more expensive 1886. They are both great guns. The 1886 is prettier and more nostalgic, the 1895 more utilitarian.
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