From what I understand the Marlin machinery was practically worn out toward the end before Remington bought them, from what I gather the first Remington/Marlins were shyte, fit and finish was shameful but Remington at some point retooled the whole factory with the latest CNC machinery and as of late are producing some of the best Marlins ever made but I dont know exactly when this change took place, i am currently eyeing a nice looking model 1895 that was made in November of 2013 but the rifle is on gunbroker so I cant get a hands on look at it........Hb
