Marlin 1894C issues / parts question

[average_shooter]

So, this weekend I went out to run some rounds through my new (to me) 1894CS. .357 Mag worked great, but definately more powerful than what I'm used to shooting. And when I tried the .38 Spc's, no-go. I looked around here on THR and found this very recent thread:

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=219187&highlight=1894c

And followed one of the links posted therein to here:

http://www.marauder.homestead.com/files/Marlin94Fix.html

So I took mine apart and noticed I, too, have the "notch" cut into the carrier by the lever.

My specific question involves ordering a new carrier from Brownells. I found it here:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/st...tle=CARRIER+ASSEMBLY,+NEW+STYLE&s=21041#21041

Is this the right part (I'm pretty sure it is)? Is this something I can swap on my own? And if I "deburr" the lever where it contacts the carrier, will that ensure reliability with .38s?

Thanks in advance.

 

[20nickels]

Help the man.

 

[Brian Williams]

Try deburring first then look to Marlin for parts and possibly a fix, their Customer service is topnotch.

 

[Neophyte1]

Vote Yes to Marlin's Service

I've done the leg/phone work for a friends 1894c,
a number of calls to very nice knowledgeable "real people"
has/is/ productive.
Sent me a Box 8-3-07 with return postage via UPS
Will I continue doing business with a Company Like this.
Also why I do business with Ruger.

 

[average_shooter]

They send the box for you to use for shipping? Wow, that would be nice.

The thing is, if I can do it myself I'd almost prefer it. I get nervous when I have to ship something like this. And I haven't shipped a rifle before.

As far as deburring the lever now, I can tell it's already too late. The carrier is already gouged pretty good.

If I send it in would the deburring be something Marlin would do / should do? I'd hate to do something and void a warranty or make a bigger mess of things if I'm going to send it to the manufacturer.

Thanks for the help. I'll try to give them a call in the next few days. Any further advice would also be appreciated.

 

[hqmhqm]

Save yourself some grief, and don't shoot .38 special with this rifle.

Stick to .357

 

[average_shooter]

Hqmhqm -

Care to elaborate?

Actually, I don't shoot much rifle, and .357 out of this thing is giving me quite a bit of grief. Even getting it tight into my shoulder and taking a good stance, my shoulder was sore for at least two days after shooting about 40 rounds. So lighter .38s would be much nicer.

 

[Neophyte1]

Marlin Service

Average Shooter: Hey Fellow; you are beating yourself up over this
Send the thing to Marlin, I fix ever-thing and after a 'quick' call
This one went Back.
Any and all gouging can be 'addressed by you', but if the damage is damage they will put it back right.
At that point YOU will know it is together correct.

Getting Banged up while you are shooting it. Pull the Gun to your shoulder; relax, take a breath and as you release the breath pull the trigger. With it pulled hard you are not allowing the bodies muscles to do there job.
A simple exercise:
Stand with your shoulder against a wall and then press the same shoulder against the wall; nothing gives right. WRONG; the shoulders meat, muscles, tissue, you get the picture. Now casually lean against the wall; same thing happens only without the additional pressure.
So the premise is: Allow the Body to do its job; adsorbing the energy.
Long time shooters; shoot big stuff, how are they accomplishing this.
Are they better physical specimens than us.

Good Luck