Video—ARTV: Marlin Firearms Today

Published on December 21, 2018
Duration: 9:32

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Marlin Firearms' history, from its founding by John Mahlon Marlin in 1870 to its modern iterations under Remington. It details the evolution of Marlin's iconic lever-action rifles, highlighting key models like the 1881, 1894, 1895, and 336, and discusses significant innovations such as Micro-Groove and Ballard rifling. The narrative also touches upon the company's acquisition by Remington and the subsequent quality improvements.

Quick Summary

Marlin Firearms, founded in 1870 by John Mahlon Marlin, is renowned for its innovative lever-action rifles. Key models like the 1881, 1894, and 1893 showcase the company's evolution, including advancements like Micro-Groove rifling. Despite a challenging transition after its 2007 acquisition by Remington, Marlin firearms have seen significant quality improvements since 2013.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Marlin's Early History & Founding
  2. 00:27First Lever-Action Design: The 1881
  3. 01:30Prolific Lever-Action Rifle Series
  4. 02:03Marlin Model 1894 Features
  5. 02:37Marlin 1895 Action Explained
  6. 02:59Vision for Smokeless Powder
  7. 03:15Model 1893 for Smokeless Powder
  8. 03:47Model 1893 Evolution to 336
  9. 04:10Marlin Innovations: Side Ejection & Micro-Groove
  10. 04:40Competition with Bolt Actions
  11. 05:18Micro-Groove Rifling: Pros and Cons
  12. 05:49Ballard Rifling for Big Bores
  13. 05:57Consumer Demand for Big Bore Guns
  14. 06:17The Marlin Guide Gun
  15. 06:35Marlin Acquisition by Remington
  16. 07:10Difficult Transition to Remington
  17. 07:50Remington's New Marlin Quality
  18. 08:14Marlin's Return to Quality (Remington)
  19. 08:55Post-2013 Quality Improvement
  20. 09:21Marlin is Back and Leading

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marlin Firearms founded and by whom?

Marlin Firearms was founded in 1870 by John Mahlon Marlin, who had learned tool and die making at Colt Firearms during the Civil War and harbored ambitions to build his own firearms.

What were some of Marlin's early successful lever-action rifle models?

Marlin's early successes included the Model 1881, a powerful repeater for cartridges like the .45-70, followed by a rapid succession of models like the 1885, 1886, 1888, 1893, and 1894, showcasing consistent innovation.

What is the significance of Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling?

Introduced in 1953, Micro-Groove rifling featured shallow, numerous grooves, ideal for low-pressure cartridges like the .30-30. However, it proved problematic for high-pressure rounds, leading Marlin to adopt Ballard rifling for calibers like the .45-70.

How has the quality of Marlin firearms evolved under Remington's ownership?

After Remington acquired Marlin in 2007, there was a difficult transition. However, since 2013, production has seen significant quality improvements with closer tolerances and more refined manufacturing, making them some of the best firearms Marlin has produced.

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