New Marlins - Mid-December

[Dave]

Where are you finding the Marlins?. I've all but given up finding one locally.

 

[308Scout]

Where are you finding the Marlins?. I've all but given up finding one locally.

I've seen a few over the last year at Hafer's Clear Spring location.

 

[Dave]

thanks. Heading up that way in a couple of weeks. I'll give them a call

 

[308Scout]

"Dark Series" Marlins in 45-70 were just introduced. 30-30 and .44mag versions slated for early 2024. Not a fan of most tacti-cool lever guns, personally.

Dark Series Lever-Action Rifles

www.marlinfirearms.com

 

[Batt816]

To me, they have lost their luster. I’m not a fan of the new tacticool model and everything I’ve been able to put my hands on in gun shops, have really short barrels. Along with all that, the crazy pricing has backed me off, I have plenty of options for deer hunting, so I’ll wait until I find what I want, with a fair price tag.

 

[Sundazes]

To me, they have lost their luster. I’m not a fan of the new tacticool model and everything I’ve been able to put my hands on in gun shops, have really short barrels. Along with all that, the crazy pricing has backed me off, I have plenty of options for deer hunting, so I’ll wait until I find what I want, with a fair price tag.

Yea, I don’t like them either. I have had levers of some variety for the last 30 plus years. None are this tacticool crap.
I will say the Marlin/ruger trapper I got a couple years ago is excellent in fit and finish. It’s a fun rifle to shoot even in 45/70. I call her thumper.