Marlin jam question

[blackwolfe]

I have an older 1894 CL in 32-20 that I think was  made in the late 1980's or early 90's.  It has the side of the receiver factory drilled and tapped with plug screws installed for a side mount peep sight if that helps to date it.  I bought the rifle recently, it is new old stock.  Are all 1894's prone to the "Marlin Jam"?  I haven't had a chance to get out and shoot it due to a heavy work load this summer.  If it is prone to the "Marlin Jam", should I use it until the problem shows itself, or should I get it worked on before I shoot it?

I also will have a new 1894 in .32 mag coming in a few weeks.  Same questions about it.  Will it be prone to the "Marlin Jam" also and if so, should I get it "fixed" before I shoot it.

Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Wolfe

[victorcharlie]

Relax.....I've never had a Marlin that jammed......

So, for me, the Marlin Jam is a myth........

[Siskiyou]

Victorcharlie:  Thanks for your reply.  Having heard about the “Marlin Jam” I was having sleepless afternoon naps.  I have had my Marlin 30-30 a lot of years and it has never jammed.  Reliability is the hallmark of the 336.

When I was a kid I used a Winchester M94 in 25-35.  It was an old ranch saddle ring carbine.  Every once and a while a round would drop off the carrier into the action.  It was a real trick to get the shell out, kind of like doing a puzzle.  But I am no longer concerned that the famous Marlin Jam would turn into a Winchester nightmare.

[whiskey101]

Do you plan on shooting in Cowboy Action? If not, I doubt that you will ever have to worry about the marlin jam. I have a 1974 model 1894 in .44mag and it doesn't have he jam problem. It has a lot of rounds through it too.