Thread: Gunsmith for lever actions?

Can anyone recommend a gunsmith to shorten and thread
My marlin 336? Cheers

Any good gunsmith can do the job

Dean Maisey can do it.
Gunworks have in the past but maybe it was a Robbie pet project.

Cheers mate. I will get in touch with him

However to expand on the first question which seems to be answered. Which Gunsmiths do people recommend for Marlins, Winchester 92s-94 etc repairs. Sorry for thread highjack.

Originally Posted by Got-ya

However to expand on the first question which seems to be answered. Which Gunsmiths do people recommend for Marlins, Winchester 92s-94 etc repairs. Sorry for thread highjack.

Repairs to what? Wood , metal, barrel, springs?

Any Engineer, for that matter. I'm not sure if he's still kicking, but Thomas Rahn in Howick used to take on the odd job. Your friendly local gunshop (SAI, Serious Shooters, H+F, Guncity) should be able to point you to someone local.

Repairs to action. Of a Win 94. Sorry for late reply

Originally Posted by Got-ya

Repairs to action. Of a Win 94. Sorry for late reply

Welding? or malfunction? Again, it's all engineering territory.

What about trigger jobs? Thinking of getting a Marlin 30/30 or 45'70 and have heard the aftermarket drop in parts for triggers are limited?

Originally Posted by 308mate

What about trigger jobs? Thinking of getting a Marlin 30/30 or 45'70 and have heard the aftermarket drop in parts for triggers are limited?

Ask Reloaders in Onehunga, I don't know specificaly about Marlin but they get timney and vq parts etc.
But also, engineer can make or modify, though it may be cost prohibitive.

Originally Posted by 308mate

What about trigger jobs? Thinking of getting a Marlin 30/30 or 45'70 and have heard the aftermarket drop in parts for triggers are limited?

Unless you are specifically offended by the floppy Marlin trigger, I would not bother with replacement blades like the Wild West kit.

Really not that hard to do a trigger job on a Marlin. Some polishing of surfaces with a dremel, cutting 1/2 coil off springs at a time etc. Lever guns have fairly simplistic designs by nature.

Originally Posted by ebf

Unless you are specifically offended by the floppy Marlin trigger, I would not bother with replacement blades like the Wild West kit.

Really not that hard to do a trigger job on a Marlin. Some polishing of surfaces with a dremel, cutting 1/2 coil off springs at a time etc. Lever guns have fairly simplistic designs by nature.

Dont know if I trust myself to do that right, may just get a gunsmith to sort it

Originally Posted by ebf

Unless you are specifically offended by the floppy Marlin trigger, I would not bother with replacement blades like the Wild West kit.

Really not that hard to do a trigger job on a Marlin. Some polishing of surfaces with a dremel, cutting 1/2 coil off springs at a time etc. Lever guns have fairly simplistic designs by nature.

This bit I disagree with.
Unless you're really careful. Or trying to change sear angles, A FINE file, wet'n'dry emery paper and an oil stone are all you need. Polish the sliding surfaces.
Changing spring characteristics CAN get dangerous if you don't understand how they work, but as suggested, take off a little at a time.

I think a lot of people think guns are voodoo (probably car engines, too) but they are just tools/machines, made by men, and operate on the same basic principals they have for hundreds of years. There really isn't anything difficult about working on them, it's all skills that can be learned. Take your time and remember it's usually easier taking metal off than putting it on.

Only caveat is to doubletriple check for safe function once you've modified it. I usually cock them, safety off, then use 'em for a couple of innings as a cricket bat to make sure they wont accidentally fire.

Whats broken/wrong on the 94?