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The only idiot on this thread is you, ram... get over yourself geezus what is wrong with people.

I agree that JM stamped Marlin prices are out of sight. I have a couple Remington Marlins that in every way “look better” than the old Marlins. I don’t know much about them because I’ve not shot one near as much as the old Marlins. But I will. One’s in 44 Mag and the other is in 45-70. It’s the 45-70 I’ve been shooting a lot lately.
I would not have put my 35 Remington JM up for sale, except the prices for them have gone past their value to me. I really like it but for the money they were going for - bye bye.
As far as accuracy my waffle top 30-30 is amazingly accurate. The only issue I had with it was the firing pin assembly getting worn and the part that ensures the lever is up all the way stopped the firing pin to strike the primer some of the time. That’s not good for a hunting rifle or a rifle used in a lever action silhouette match.
A good gun smith is fixing the problem.

As far as someone finding themselves in a deep dark hole, my advice is to stop digging. You’re not doing yourself any favors.

'Meh' is pretty much how I feel about Marlin lever guns. The only niche I see for Marlin is as handy bear defense gun in cal like .45-70. I do not live in bear country. Why did these become all the rage? Have you given in to the fact that hi-cap semi-auto rifles will be restricted in the United States? In that role lever gun chambered for handgun cartridge would make a great deal of sense.

I think with action work by the likes of Jim Brockman,
( knowledgeable skilled gunsmiths) .

The ease of scoping the weapon.

The simplicity of the action.

It makes for a winner.

My personal favorite model is the 93 SC.

Surprised how the Henry is not held in a higher regard.

I wouldn't trade my old JM Marlin .30-30 for two Ruglins. Not just because of all the good memories of bucks brought to bag either but because it runs slicker than oil on an ice cube and punches out nice, tidy little 3/4" 100 yard groups over and over, year after year. Always brings a smile to my face when I bench it before the season to affirm zero. Damn thing thinks it's a bolt action. In fact, it's more accurate than a good many bolt action rifles, including my own Ruger 77 .30-06. Screw the finish, lotta mechanical turds out there with a nice finish.. I'm gonna rub that off and pock it with dents and scratches given time anyway.

What did I say that was untrue?

Name your issues Piss Flaps and lets discuss them. Don't throw out a meaningless blanket of nothing. You keep trying to push words I never said into my mouth, while denying those out of yours. Grow up, try to be a man, and lets have a discussion. I would LOVE to start with the first two issues from the panty waist poser who left once his ignorance was exposed.