Videos tagged with Marlin Model 1881

This comprehensive overview details the historical evolution of Marlin lever-action firearms, from their inception by John Mahlon Marlin to modern production under Remington. Expert insights from American Rifleman editors and museum directors highlight key models, technological advancements like smokeless powder adaptation and rifling innovations, and the significant quality improvements implemented since 2013, establishing Marlin's enduring legacy in American firearms manufacturing.

This episode of American Rifleman TV provides a historical overview of Marlin Firearms, tracing its origins back to the 1870s and its entry into lever-action rifles in 1881. It highlights key early models like the Marlin Model 1881, chambered in .45-70, and the pistol-caliber Model 1894. The segment also previews the Thompson Center Compass Rifle as an affordable performance option.