Hi all and thanks for the join. I thought we would see substantial new Ruger-Marlin 336’s by the end of 2022 and certainly by the beginning of 2023. It’s now 2024 and they are always “out of stock”. Does anyone know what’s going on or have any inside information about availability this year?
galluccioj
Welcome to the forum. I’ve seen a few show up in shops locally, upstate NY, but they have sold pretty quick.
2 weeks ago I dropped a deposit on a used 45/70 Ruger/Marlin GBL, they also had an 1894 44mag, when I went back a week later to pick my gun up, it was gone. Owner said to me that they get them in here and there, then they sell. I’ve seen a gang of new 336 30/30’s on GB as of late, so the dealers are getting some.
2 weeks ago I dropped a deposit on a used 45/70 Ruger/Marlin GBL, they also had an 1894 44mag, when I went back a week later to pick my gun up, it was gone. Owner said to me that they get them in here and there, then they sell. I’ve seen a gang of new 336 30/30’s on GB as of late, so the dealers are getting some.
Welcome to the forum from Texas. Hope you get your gun sooner than later, but patience is a virtue, but beware of scammers online. There are legitimate looking vendors that look real, but are total ripoffs.
Good luck with your search, I haven't laid eyes on the new 1895's yet but did see a batch of 1894's in 44 Mag at Sheels.
Welcome from Upper Michigan.
Welcome from Upper Michigan.
Welcome from the marshes of south Louisiana.
The only place I saw one was in a Academy!
I wasn't interested!
The only place I saw one was in a Academy!
I wasn't interested!
G'day from Australia - the land down under.
l suspect that the reason for Ruger delaying the release of the 336 is that they have been concentrating on the 1895 & 1894, to make sure that they are high quality and problem free (unlike Remington's release of their 'Marlins').
I'm sure the 336 will be along shortly.
l suspect that the reason for Ruger delaying the release of the 336 is that they have been concentrating on the 1895 & 1894, to make sure that they are high quality and problem free (unlike Remington's release of their 'Marlins').
I'm sure the 336 will be along shortly.
Welcome from the northern plains in central ND - Where the West begins. . .
They are out there! Good luck finding one.
They are out there! Good luck finding one.
Welcome from MIdcoast Maine! Since the release of the 336 Classic series they have added the SBL and Trapper versions of the 336. I am sure production of the Classic came to a hault when that happened. Hopefully they will replenish the market with more Classics once they have those out of the way.
What is going on is called demand.
These rifles are selling fast and now are reaching a whole new group of hunters/shooters who have increased their popularity. It is not just older JM Marlin fans, but leverguns of all types are getting a lot of new converts.
Ruger has always dribbled out new guns. Ruger also runs guns on production schedules, so when a run is sold out there is a gap in availability. I have seen a lot of them at gun shows and they sell fast. At the LGS it depends on what the customer base of the shop is, as to what is actually in stock. Most will offer to order, but many people want to see and feel a gun before they part with cash.
The LGS will offer to order, but for myself, if it is a NEWLY introduced gun, especially a reintroduction of a classic, I want to see it in person first. I do not need to be the first person to have it, so why order it sight unseen. We all know gun magazines and gun press have "never seen a dud", so why take a chance.
I read about the Ruger/Marlin SBL and it looked interesting, but handling it sold me. I will get one, but not until I find a standard used stainless lever to replace the big lever, as I am NOT a fan of big levers. From the introduction of the original 1860 Henry and the 1866 Winchester up until "The Rifleman" TV show, folks managed to cross the frontier and take lots of game, and all while not wearing gloves
, gloves being the purported rationale behind the big lever trend.
I think Ruger/Marlins are out in circulation more than many of the assorted Ruger product announcements, which have always seemed to become available to see in person about 9 months behind the gun press hoopla.
These rifles are selling fast and now are reaching a whole new group of hunters/shooters who have increased their popularity. It is not just older JM Marlin fans, but leverguns of all types are getting a lot of new converts.
Ruger has always dribbled out new guns. Ruger also runs guns on production schedules, so when a run is sold out there is a gap in availability. I have seen a lot of them at gun shows and they sell fast. At the LGS it depends on what the customer base of the shop is, as to what is actually in stock. Most will offer to order, but many people want to see and feel a gun before they part with cash.
The LGS will offer to order, but for myself, if it is a NEWLY introduced gun, especially a reintroduction of a classic, I want to see it in person first. I do not need to be the first person to have it, so why order it sight unseen. We all know gun magazines and gun press have "never seen a dud", so why take a chance.
I read about the Ruger/Marlin SBL and it looked interesting, but handling it sold me. I will get one, but not until I find a standard used stainless lever to replace the big lever, as I am NOT a fan of big levers. From the introduction of the original 1860 Henry and the 1866 Winchester up until "The Rifleman" TV show, folks managed to cross the frontier and take lots of game, and all while not wearing gloves
, gloves being the purported rationale behind the big lever trend.I think Ruger/Marlins are out in circulation more than many of the assorted Ruger product announcements, which have always seemed to become available to see in person about 9 months behind the gun press hoopla.
One of my LGS's had two Model 1894's in .357 mags on the shelf last month. They did not last long - about 3 days. I was talking to the owner and asked how he got them in. He said he almost has to be sitting at his computer when he gets a list of available firearms to purchase he has to hit buy. No time to think about it. Good luck galluccioj with your search.
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