I would recommend the last 6 or 7 years of manufacture, seems that the problems were first few years. I own a 2016 model, but I have never shot it,a bit over the top for deer in TN.

 

I too have a 2016 model 1895, unfired. Bought it, lots of life trials since then, and today still unfired, store tags still on it. It is well made unlike the first offerings after the Remington purchase.

 

If buying a Remlin, be sure to look it over very closely like you would any other firearm. Remlins still had QA/QC problems during the later years but they weren't as numerous compared to 2010-2015.

 

A friend has a Remington made 1895 later model and it shoots great.

I have a Ruger made Marlin and it clover leafs at 50 yards and about 1" group at 100.

 

I have an 1895 and an 1894 both made in 2019 and they look and shoot great.

 

Honestly don't remember what year my Remington-made 1895 is, but it shoots great. Reliable, feeds well except it doesn't like that "gummy tip" FTX stuff. That's okay, it's fine with all the other 300, 350, 400 and 405 gr jacketed & cast bullets I've fed it over the years.

I've got it set up with a 2.5x Leupold in quick-release rings, and have a barrel mount Skinner peep sight as well. Good rifle, and the big sporting goods store had 'em marked at $548... Couldn't pass it up! I had a couple of JM 1895's years ago and should have kept at least one of them. Sigh... So, bought this one, knowing of the QC reports. It's been a good rifle for the most part.

Watch for the Quality Control issues before spending your cash.

Guy

 

No problems with my REM 2018.
Shoots and functions fine. Choose between 2 in Gander Mt on a killer sale price.

 

Some people swear by their Remlins, others swear at them, each rifle must be evaluated on it's own merits. Quality did improve towards the end overall but some still slipped under the radar.

 

My Rem 1895 SBL (REP) is a fine rifle. It is accurate and well finished and flawless function. And I have two Ruger rifles to compare to, Ruger on top, Remington below:



The truth is, shhhh, it not only is my favorite all time rifle, I like it better than the Ruger Marlin SBL. And in another thread hereabouts I explained why already. Best advice, no matter who made it, look it over close for your pet peeves.

 

The 1895 I was looking at was made in 2016 I think its at a good price but not sure.He wants 600 but it being a Remlin will always be in my head maybe its just me but I'm saving for a Ruger made or an older JM Marlin

 

*** he wants $600? Why’d you even ask? Shell out $600 then if it sucks it’ll sell for $1,000.

 

Are the Remlins worth that much? Money is in short supply around hear

 

I have one and don’t remember when it was made. I would guess 2015-2017.

I love it, it shoots great and not a problem. I also have a Ruger and a JM 1895 CB. The Remington shoots just as well.

 

I like the XS Lever rail better on the Remington/JM than the propriatary Ruger flat top rail, talking SBL model. And I prefer the non threaded 18.5 inch barrel though the threaded 19 does not give me heartburn. The Ruger lever is nicer and the forward stock is slightly slimmer than on my late REP stamped rifle. The REP stamped rifle, thus far, is more accurate though it is within shooter error. This using factory HLR and Federal Fusion ammo. The metal work inside the receiver forging is better, cleaner on the Ruger, externally the REP rifle is the same as the JM, the Ruger has some very subtle interpretive differences that are of no consequence and arguably better, but there are differences, for example, the polish is mirrored on the Ruger and has a slight brush though might can still shave with it shiny on the REP.





The spiral bolt on the Ruger is another difference which I prefer, the slightly recessed screw holes of the Ruger not so much. To say these things, I am not just being picky but too picky.

 

Well I told him I'll buy it now we just have to set up a meet time then the scary part I have to tell my wife what I did lol

 

I think a lot of people go out and buy an 1895, stuff some Hornady LR ammo in and light it off. It slaps them in the face and smacks them backwards and then they put it up for sale. I like the HLR ammo but it has an obnoxious, harsh recoil. Cycle some HMS Cowboy through it or even the Federal Fusion or Remington (TD safe) 405 and it is a big puddy cat. That HLR ammo in .45-70 just makes me wince but it knocks the hades out of stuff and makes 200 plus yard shots possible and practical with a scope.

 

I have a trapper made in 2018. So far so good. I really like it.

 

I have a Rem. ABL and it is every bit as nice and perhaps more accurate than my JM GG that I sold to my buddy.

 

Well I met the gentleman who was selling me his 1895 it looked brand new he said he went bear hunting with his 6.5 Creedmoor shot the bear several times and it was still going so he got the 1895 next year and dropped this bear in his tracks and that was the last hinting he did now its my turn I guess but thanks to Washington gun laws I have to wait a few days the picture doesn't do the riffle justice