In theory, yes. In practice, if go somewhat slowly and don't let it get red hot. I've done about 7 over the years without any issues. My favorite tool for it is a dremel tool with a small grinding wheel. I've used a cutting wheel, but you still have to get a grinder to flatten the clipped ends to look like the factory ends you shortened. A belt sander flattens ends pretty well too. I usually end up taking a coil off 1 end, and 2 off the other. Marlins are oversprung, especially new ones. It seems to be a common trend in guns these days, but that's another topic.
Worst case scenario, you take too much off and get light primer strikes. If so, put a small washer on the strut after you have put the spring back on, or buy a new spring from midway for $7. But I've never had to use either fix.