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Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:38 am

A local guy just posted on our local site that he just picked up one of the new Ruger 1895 45/70’s. I asked him to do a report and if he does I’ll share it here.
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by JEBar » Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:31 pm

I do hope that the talk of returning quality to Marlin's production by Ruger will prove to be the case
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by Greyhawk » Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:14 pm

looking forward to the post!
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by tcpip95 » Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:32 pm

Looked at the pictures on the web site. There’s a lot that I like about it, but two things that I don’t are the laminate stock and that long picatinny rail.
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by GFK » Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:15 am

This is a Remington vs. Ruger made fit and finish comparison. One would expect Ruger to be more refined. This just is a side-by-side comfimation. But, shooting is what matters.

https://youtu.be/lpxriCVhciA
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by Mgderf » Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:17 am

I've heard great things about the new Ruger made Marlins, but I think I will have to wait.
M.S.R.P is something like $1250 for the 1895.
GunBroker has them selling all day long for over $2.5k and Cheaper than Dirt is advertising one for a mere $3795!

No, I'll wait.
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by ol'pole » Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:57 pm

I think the management at Henry should watch this and be afraid !!!
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by ol'pole » Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:02 pm

Mgderf wrote:
Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:17 am
I've heard great things about the new Ruger made Marlins, but I think I will have to wait.
M.S.R.P is something like $1250 for the 1895.
GunBroker has them selling all day long for over $2.5k and Cheaper than Dirt is advertising one for a mere $3795!

No, I'll wait.
$ 1250 for a real Stainless vs. $1198 for a plated version from Henry, I think I would pick the Ruger/Marlin for the $ 52 difference
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by GFK » Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:25 pm

I have been leaning toward a Henry 45-70, if I decide to purchase one. I like traditional look. Gray, just does not work for me.
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Re: Ruger Marlin 45/70

Post by Mgderf » Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:58 pm

GFK wrote:
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:25 pm
I have been leaning toward a Henry 45-70, if I decide to purchase one. I like traditional look. Gray, just does not work for me.
The gray is not just a color.
It's what they call a "Marine Cote"
A type of Cera-Cote I believe.

It's a very durable finish, though not as visually pleasing as blued steel.
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