How are the new marlins? Curious if they are as good or close to when they were actually marlins. Any input would be appreciated.

The reputation of the new "Remlins" has pushed the price of JM stamped Marlins North of reasonable.

So far, I have heard very little in the way of good about the new Marlins coming from Remington.

Too bad, because they have a couple models that I would like to mess around with, but not enough to take a chance.

As always, your mileage may vary.

Thats kind of what I was hearing. Gunbroker prices on the pre rems are getting reeeediculous.

Quality on the lever guns was so bad they even stopped producing them. Not sure if they're back in production again.

Look for a clean, older gun. I found one built in 1971:

Really, I did not know that. Do you know what kind of problems they were/are having?

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Deerwhacker, thanks for the link. That was an interesting read.

and this: http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-rant-forum/

I understand that some of the regular posters on the Marlin Owners Forum are former Marlin employees at the old plant.

CERBERUS: The Three Headed Hound that guards the gates of Hell.
CERBERUS: The Private Equity firm that acquired Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS, etc.
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I amassed all of my Marlin collection in the Pre-Cerberus days ... and am glad I did.

I regret not replacng my Marlin 336, 35 Caliber Carbine with a pre-REM model, when I still had the chance, and not acquiring some Marlin 1894 models I never had - but still, I'm glad I got what I GOT!

Come hell hounds or high water - I'm hanging on to my 'MARLIN' Marlins'.

I've seen some New Remlins and have heard many war storys of No QC.Problems varie from Rifles that jam up when loaded,barrels/sights on crooked,rough machine work(grinding marks)Poor fit and finish of wood etc.Something like 6 out of 10 need warranty work.I always go for the older PreREM rifles.

I have a Remlin 336BL 30-30 and an older M375. The BL is a nice looking rifle, fit and finish is very good, sights are on straight, but the action is very tight. I have only shot it once and the iron sights are almost useless, but usually buck-horn sights are not as accurate as a peep.I want to take apart the action and smooth out the internal parts, and mount a scope to see how it really shoots.The first outing was promising with the barrel not broken in completely. If it doesnt shoot 1-1/2" or smaller 3 shot groups @100yds i may re-bore to .356win or 375win.Its a nice little package with the 18-1/2" barrel, laminated stocks and the big loop lever. My M375 is as smooth as butter and shoots sub MOA with my handloads, she's a keeper for sure.....

My gunshop wont even stock a remlin any more. They had one left and the lever felt like it had sand in it. Ive picked up three pre rem marlins this summer and dont regret it a bit! I dont see the rems going up in price...but think the old marlins will never lose value.

One of the better

Here is a follow up article from the same people. Looks like issues are being addressed.

http://www.realguns.com/articles/425.htm

I have one of the first 336Y Spikehorns listed on another forum. Everyone keeps asking if it is pre or post Remington. Now know more...thanks for the thread