I've owned a Marlin 1894 44mag since around '81 or '82. It has less than 40 rounds through it because, since day one, it has been a victom of the infamous Marlin jamb. While cycling a new round to the chamber, a second round feeds out of the mag and binds up the carrier. I've read where others have swapped out the carrier and had success and some that didn't. Before I go spending $85 on a carrier for a fix that may or may not work, has anybody here had the same problem and rectified it with an alternative solution?
I've read where the leading sharp edge of the lever cam can gouge a divot where it contacts the carrier, thereby setting up this scenario. This is not the case here since there is no wear on this virtually new carrier. I have relieved that sharp edge anyway.
In hindsight, I should have returned the rifle to Marlin for service while it was brand new.
I did a quick search here on this and found nothing, but if this has been a recurring topic I apologize.
