#2303980 - 07/10/08 10:40 PM
1895 Forearm removal????
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I purchased an 1895 Marlin in 45-70 and find the company literature somewhat wanting in the assembly/disassembly realm. Given that I frequently hunt in less than bluebird conditions, I like to totally break a unit down for cleaning and drying. I'm fine with take down of the receiver and internal components, but lost in the forearm area.
Can anyone offer some hints on removing the forearm and its accompanying metal with out scratching up the surrounding bluing or wood? Help appreciated, 1Minute
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#2304193 - 07/11/08 05:41 AM
Re: 1895 Forearm removal????
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After first double-checking that the rifle's unloaded  , remove both screws from each side of the forend cap, and slide the cap off the wood, forward. It should hang loose on the mag tube during dis & re-assembly.
The magazine will have to come off with the wood, due to the tube bulge inside it's rear end, opposite the loading port, that allows for the swing of cartridge noses while loading.
Detach the front end of the mag tube by removing the endcap screw, taking care that the cap isn't sent astray by the mag spring.
Pull the front of the mag tube down, then forward, to remove both it and the forend from the rifle, taking care that the forend wood cap hanger doesn't grab & split/chip the front edge of the wood.
With the assembly off the rifle, the mag tube may be withdrawn from the forend, to the rear.
When re-assembling, take care that the mag tube bulge is opposite the loading gate.
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#2304660 - 07/11/08 10:20 AM
Re: 1895 Forearm removal????
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Ranger44: Thanks for the response. I am always hesitant to just start pulling things apart, as one frequently gets surprised by interlocking projections etc that can be marfed up if he's unaware of their presence.
The forend cap was/is my main concern as it still seems to be tightly affixed even with the screws out. Maybe if I can get a better grip with leather gloves or something, I can get it to move. I want to avoid punches, screw drivers, and hammers if at all possible. If I can get it off clean, I might just sand off a little wood and reseal that area to make disassembly a little easier next time.
This is my first Marlin, and I'd like it to look as good in 20 years as it does now. Good luck this fall, 1Minute
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#2304832 - 07/11/08 11:36 AM
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Try inserting the tips only, of two small drift punches, simultainously into the two (empty) metal forend tip holes, to use as handles, just enough to wriggle it forward.
Most likely, the stock finish was still a little sticky when the tip was put on.
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