Non-fluted bolt is interesting. Kudos to both you and Ruger. Obviously Ruger provided you with the gun. I assume that they are paying you as well. Most companies today would shut you down regarding that hammer/bolt engagement issue, insisting that they be allowed to fix it and that you not mention it. Many reviewers would happily go along with that. You chose to show us the problem. Ruger chose to allow you to show us *and* committed to fixing it. That is unfortunately rare in today’s world of manipulated messaging, and I thank you both.

In my humble opinion, Ruger resurrecting Marlin was the best firearms news in years.

Marlin design and Ruger quality, how can you go wrong, and thanks Ruger for saving our beloved Marlin

Six years of college and who knows how much post grad, twenty plus years at a career building other people's bits and bobs and it all came down to a hominy blowout! Awesome! Fr

Glad to see a new channel, and because he’s a retired mechanical engineer with a lot of time of his hands, I bet the content is going to be fire!

I really can't wait for the 1894's to get back in production! But, I must say, the wood on that Guide Gun was gorgeous! Also, I like that they're making them with 6+1 capacity like the 336's, instead of the 4+1.

I never get tired of shooting my level guns. Can’t wait for the 1894 to come out.

I can't wait for Ruger to bring back the 336 in 30-30 but I really hope they make a version just like the Guide Gun. That finish and wood styling but with the threaded barrel! I'm ready to buy!

My dad bought a Marlin 1895 in their later years before going bust. He kept it in the box and never shot it. When he passed my brother inherited it, but he found it won't even chamber the cartridges! It's no wonder Marlin went out of business. I'm glad Ruger is making quality Marlin guns again.

That's the way a rifle should look. Just beautiful! And that's the way a rifle should shoot. Just perfect! This is my favorite of all the many guns you've brought to us. And I'm just fine with you shooting all the hominy you can buy. Thanks for your hard work in bringing us another exceptional video. Sure hope you feel better soon!

That was a great review! Liked hearing about you and why consumers are important in their findings of products used. So happy to see this Marlin in action! Thank you for your work on making this video!

I was especially excited about Marlin's 1897 Cowboy octagonal barrel 45-75 GOVT offering, and the one offered in .357. I was so disappointed when they folded up shop and I had inadvertently missed the boat. I sure hope that Ruger makes some improvements and slowly brings those back; there is no design better than Marlin's lever actions!

Good catch on the bolt remaining in contact with the top of the hammer. It made me check my Henry, Winchester, and earlier Marlin lever actions to see if they had the proper fit. No issues with any of them. I'm sure the folks at Ruger will take note and sharpen their production standards.

Beautiful rifle. Love the look of the furniture. Thank you for sharing, George!

Thanks for this review. Kudos to you, sir, for consistently giving the best reviews in all of your videos. I always get something extra and enjoy them.

I’m very curious to see whether Ruger will release any factory takedown rifles in revolver cartridges like .357 Magnum. Marlins were a common choice for aftermarket takedown conversions, so you’d think they could…

glad I have my Marlin made 1895 in .45-70....it is a beast. Very adaptable with a QR release on a Leupold Scout Scope along with Ghost Ring aperture sight on rear with a fiber optic up front where I drilled out a hole in sight hood to let light in and still provide protection. It has never let me down....even with full loads from Buffalo Bore or Garret. Great review on the new version...

I love my .45-70. It's basically the only gun I carry in the woods, now. Thanks for this

I had the Marlin 444 back in 1994..Awesome rifle..I traded it for a Chinese M1,a.../ m-14 at a gun show...I have regretted that ever since..it 2022..!!

Great job on the review. I love all my JM Marlins, It's great to see Ruger doing a fine job keeping them alive.

I really enjoy your videos. I always learn something new. Thanks for explaining how the bolt interacts with the hammer and what to look for. That explains why my Henry Colt 45 is so smooth and my Winchester 94 in 30-30 is so difficult to operate relative to my Henry. I will keep that in mind for future purchases. Thanks again.

Great to see that Ruger is producing a quality Marlin brand again, and glad that they seem to be taking your input seriously. I have no doubts that they will continue to refine their production issues.

Thanks for the review. I would never have thought to check the guide bolt verse the hammer. Great to know. Stay safe and healthy!

Newer sub here, just wanted to say how much I enjoy the video! I very much liked you pointing out your background before the deep and critical analysis. Good call and good work

My dad always liked both Ruger and Marlin as gun makers,so do I,just well made guns!😊

Great review with the comparison. My Marlin is an older original JM version in the 1895 "Cowboy' configuration. I handload my own 350 gr cast using a duplex black / smokeless load. I use this rifle as a camp defender and at our winter gong shoot. A 12" gong shot at 200 yards shot offhand/ freestanding. Sights have been changed to a Williams FP peep and Lyman 17 front for a circle within a circle sight picture.

Really waiting for the 1894 to come back and Ruger's take on the 39A.

I'm sure there's a lot more to come. A 336 in 30-30 will certainly be on the table. It just takes time.

That hominy cloudburst was absolutely classic! Thank you for another great video!

Great content as usual.

My favorite feature on the new Ruger Marlins is the curved stock grip vs the straight grip. The straight grip and the small lever makes for a painful day at the range if you are shooting factory heavy loads.😀

I"m a big fan of your videos, and a Louisiana resident!. I have a JM Marlin Guide gun - when they first came out - in May 2000. At the time I had an FFL, and my cost was $362.50. What a bargain! Mine has the 18" barrel . The bolt properly clears the hammer like your Trapper. It also has the ported barrel from the factory. I do like the new GG, especially the pistol grip and large lever. Mine has the straight stock and more traditional lever. I have fired mine 305 times - mostly handloads. I installed a Skinner aperture sight; I noticed the new one has the traditional semi-buckhorn sights. I also like the threaded barrel. With my cast (linotype) RCBS 305 FNGC bullet, it will group about 3/4" at 50 yards. I haven't shot it at 100 yards, but likely groups would be 1.5" - 1.75". It's a great little rifle. I have fired my brother's new SS Trapper - like yours - and was duly impressed! I also have JM Marlins in 44 Magnum (1966), 444 Marlin (1989), and a 39A (1954). Love my Marlins! I can easily envision adding some Ruger/Marlins to my collection!

Very nice job on the video my friend. You were able to make me feel like I was right there with you handling that gun. I like the laminated stock as well. It is nice to be rewarded with a fine product from a fine company again.

Been waiting for this video 🔥🔥🔥

I couldn’t be happier that Ruger got the marlin brand. Remington did their best to destroy the marlin lever gun and it’s reputation. I’ve always loved Rugers as well. Win win for me. Lol

Great gun. Just saw my first one today at a gun show. Fit & finish are perfect. Not the most economical but not unreasonable. Thanks.

Thankyou Sir for an excellent review with the 'Engineer's eye for fine detail' many thanks.

Just bought the sbl and honesty couldn’t be happier!

Just came across your channel.. Great job on the video honesty is always the best. Always great to have another hickok45 style ,but with your own flavor, presenter. Keep it up. Yes I'm aware you been around quite awhile. But your channel really seems to be getting traction now.

Currently have one on order and can't wait to get it.

That is a lovely beast! I've never felt more like a Fudd than lately as I've gravitated so strongly towards lever action rifles.

Great presentation and a beautiful setting! Thank you.

Beautiful guns. I cant wait to get one myself. I love my henry 45-70….but those marlins just look amazing.

Very nice review.... That Hominy shot was impressive. Even exploded the Mtn Dew. I'll be getting a GG when I can

The Marlin safety features are outstanding. The two piece firing pin designed to fall out operational position until the bolt locking mechanism is firmly in place. Also the hammer cannot be operated until the lever is in fully closed and locked position. Surrounded by hammer forged steel all about the receiver proper and barrel chamber juncture. Proof tested by millions of real world firings in all weather conditions and ambient temperatures. The cross bolt safety can be left on for additional precaution as rounds are cycled out of battery. Always assume rifle is loaded and treat muzzle accordingly. I always enjoy your tutorials of various firearms. Quality content.

Great review mate, love your reviews and keep up the great work , cheers and greetings from Darwin in the NT mate 👍

Enjoy your posts very much Sir!

I love the marlin 336. I’ve never forgiven myself for trading my .444 years ago. Would love to see this caliber produced again. Awesome and hard hitting brush round.

i REALLY appreciate seeing this tech, issue between these 2 tools!

I got my hands on one of the SBL models and I love it she deadly accurate and the wood to metal finish is indeed beautiful and very well done. Kudos to ruger for reviving the marlin rifle (the one we really want not the remlin disasters)

Ruger has always had great quality control. I have owned over 15 Ruger handguns and over 18 long guns. All good quality going back to my first Ruger in 1975.

You and Ruger are really teasing us with these guns. My 45/70 Marlin tag has already been filled with a 95 Cowboy, but that SS Trapper sure seems to be calling my name.

Give me the 1985 Cowboy version. Long octagonal barrel, 10 shots... Loved those

Good information on a classic gun. Hopefully they’ll put the old 444 Marlin back in the line up soon. I’d love to see it in that same model.

Thank you for the "ride" sir. I can't owe any firearms from where I come from but I can enjoy that beautiful piece that you shown. =)

Love your range set-sup.

I must be incredibly lucky but I bought a Remington period BLG Marlin which I guess from its serial number was built in 2018 that is perfect in every way. The wood to metal fit is 100 per cent and the quality of finish of the action, barrel and stock is as good as any mass produced weapon in that price range, and just as good as any pre Remington ones I have inspected. It is the blued version. To qualify myself, I own a lot of high end guns like Beretta, Purdy and Holland and Holland shotguns, and I am very fussy about fit and finish, so when I found the rifle in a shop I could not believe that it was as good as it was bearing in mind the terrible Remington rep. It is slick in action operation and extremely accurate too. However, I looked at another Marlin GBL on the shelf in that shop, a newer version that had just come in and it was not even slightly in the same league. It all reminded me of a comparable motorbike story. I was in a motorcycle dealership in 1992 and I saw a stunningly beautiful 1992 model Ducati 900ss and bought it on the spot even though I had only gone there for an oil filter for my dirt bike. There was a 1991 model beside it which was ugly and the 1993 model also right beside it too had all the high quality bits of the 1992 removed and downgraded and in a flash I knew exactly what had happened. Ducati had massively upgraded the model in 1992 but then the accounts department must have stepped in and complained because the cost of production was too high so they downgraded every single part of the bike from 1993 onwards. That my friends is why today a "white frame" 1992 Ducati 900ss is worth 3 times as much as any other year of that bike to a collector. Well I reckon just by luck I happened to walk into that gunshop and found the (one production run only) pre-accountancy Remlin GBL.

Great review n demo

What a beautiful rifle , and a great review . Thank You Sir .

That's good shooting, George! Those are both nice rifles. My own Marlin 1895 Guide Gun is chambered for the .450 Marlin. It's got a "JM" stamped barrel. I replaced the standard squarish lever with a big lever from Brownells, as the smaller lever used to hit my knuckles whenever I shot it. I hope Ruger starts making the 1895 in .450 Marlin again. Thank you for another good video!

Thank you, hope you feel better soon.

Appreciate your video and just a gorgeous rifle.thank you

Great video. Thank you for the review the guid gun is probably what I’ll be after. The ejection option for cartridges is a great option on both. Thanks again.

Good video, I love to see the 1895 still going strong with its third manufacturer. The guide guns are cool, but i'd really like to see Ruger go the other way and re issue the Cowboy series. 9 rounds of 45-70 cannot be wrong. And in 30-30 and 38-55 too.

Nice to see this version of the guide gun. Hopefully the 444 and 450Marlin are put back into the lineup but the real gem that Ruger needs to market again with Hornady is the wonderful 338 Marlin Xpress. The 338 Xpress and old 348winchester are simply the finest big game cartridges in an traditional lever gun.

45-70 Super Penetrators... damn. Great review and information

Excellent review

Good shot! Especially after a fast walk. Looked like manna from heaven!

I can't wait to get one. I've got one on order with my local gun dealer. Thanks for the great review and info.

I hope the bring back the 1894 straight walnut stock 357 & 44 mag. I prefer it. As well as the smaller lever instead of that huge loop lever.

Great review and thank you for sharing your background… Very impressive! I look forward to the follow up on resolving the bolt issue. Also, I think it would be nice if you could comment on the customer service response time.

Another good video. 👍 love the traditional blued and wood tone. I would like them to come out with a 24" to 26" barrell as well as in 30 30 cal . Keep up the good work. Your engineering experience really pays off on your eye for detail to the benefit of the rest of us and the manufacturers. Thanks again for your commitment 👏.

Nice gun I’ll have to check out. I haven’t seen one of your videos for some time, and must say the quality has really improved! Nice job, just Sub’d to see more.

Great rifle and the blued finish with walnut stock is handsome. Great insights as well. I never knew about the unload feature before, I'll have to try that on my Taylor Alaskan. My best friend and I are waiting for the 1894 which is taking way way too long.

You’re right, I do need one.

Classy review. Thanks George.👍

Super excited about these…just wish I could find one.

This is an awesome video in the fact you do testing of the Ruger made Marlin lever gun to make sure the hammer does not hit the bolt.. and the Manufacturer will correct it.... Nice..

Kudos to you sir! Nice to see a fellow HP/Compaq engineer!

Well done George. Hope you get to feeling better! It sure is a beautiful rifle!

I love the unload feature.

Such a beauty. Drooling.

Smile? That kicked me sitting in my recliner! My shoulders have been repaired and watching your intro made me hurt. Thanks for the range time though, enjoyed it.

Brings new meaning to the saying "Modern Day Classic"

Hopefully I can get some more feedback with the bolt catching on the hammer. I'm unsure of what I need to do. Again I have the Ruger Marlin 1895 sbl. Great review!

I'm always looking for new firearms channel where the info is presented intelligently without pompousity, with minimal redundancy, & not being told what my politics should be. Subscribed.

Watching from south Louisiana, thanks !

11:49 12:00 - That idea to put the chain under the can to emboss the can bottom from the force of that big slug was brilliant.

I have an original Marlin 1895. In 45-70. Purchased by my great Grandfather in 1912.

I have the Remlin 336 BL. It has been fantastic. I purchased a 1894 from Remington with a canted barrel but I honestly can’t complain about the Remington era 336.

Thank you now I know I will get the 1895 SBL.

Thank you, Geoge beautiful scenario to try the new Ruger Marlin 1895.

I admire your dedication, George. I hope that bolt issue gets resolved. I'm surprised a fluted bolt isn't used across the entire 1895 line. I hope that stout recoil cleared your sinuses.

Those are cool. I have an older JM guide gun I got at a pawnshop cheap way back. I was unaware of the unload feature. Nice range setup

be nice to see what they do to fix this issue thanks for the video. keep us posted

I have an orginal 45/70 Marlin Guide Gun with magna ported barrel. I got it at least 15 plus years ago and it is a beast.

They need to bring back the actual guide gun. Straight stock walnut with a standard lever .

Ruger is doing right by Marlin, thank God.

Excellent video.

I love that Ruger is building the blued guide gun, but i hate the stocks. My blued walnut original guide gun is by far my favorite Marlin lever action. I really kick myself for not finding a .444p back in the day. While i was looking i came across a Winchester 94 timber carbine and liked it enough to abandon my search. Now its a hole in my levergun history.