How are the triggers on Marlin lever guns?

[mac57t]

How does the trigger compare to that of the average bolt action.How hard are the to rework?

[Winter Hawk]

The triggers are easy to work on, at least for the older Marlins.  I took a fine grit diamond sharpener to the seer notch and seer on my 1976 model 336 and it was so light & smooth it was scary.  Just enough to smooth them out but not to change the geometry.  I roughed them up a tad after that to dimish the fear factor!

-WH-

[PeterB]

I would say that they are similar to newer bolt actions of production companies such as ruger, winchester, etc.  My 45-70 CB had a 6 1/2 lbs I installed a Wild West trigger and it is now 2 1/4 lbs.  My 45 colt CB has a pull of about 4 3/4 lbs.  I have not replaced that trigger.  I know that you asked about difficulty of working on the trigger.  Winter Hawk addressed that.  For me the relatively high cost of a WW trigger is worth it and I will likely replace the trigger on my 45 colt as well.  I still haven't fired it yet to see if I like it as it is.

[Bullseye]

Is the Wild West Trigger a drop in replacement, or does it need to be fitted?

[Lloyd Smale]

very few guns of any sort come with a usable trigger anymore. Maybe a smith revolver or a top line kimber or springfield but even those could use a little work usually. I havent handled a production rifle in years that was useable as is.

[VTDW]

Bullseye,

It is a drop-in for sure.

Dave

[shilo]

The triggers on my Marlins have been very shootable; crisp but alittle heavy. I can handle alittle heavy as long as the trigger is crisp.

[ba_50]

I've read where a least one shooter put one in without a smith. But if a smith did have to fine tune it, why bother spending money on a trigger? Probably cheaper and better if you know a good gunsmith who can work on the original trigger and sear. That's what I would do.

The trigger on my 336RC is lousy.

[Coyote Hunter]

I've read where a least one shooter put one in without a smith. But if a smith did have to fine tune it, why bother spending money on a trigger? Probably cheaper and better if you know a good gunsmith who can work on the original trigger and sear. That's what I would do.

Quite a lot of people have installed them themselves.  I have one on my Marlin 375 win and it is an excellent trigger.  Dropped right in.  WWG does not call it a drop-in part for obvious liability reasons.

[fknipfer]

If it isn't a drop in part I don't know what is.  I had to take the one out of my .444 Marlin as it came to light.  1.5 to 2lbs of trigger release, to light for me.  Put it in my .375 Marlin and it was 3.5lbs just right.  Great trigger and good quality.  Too bad Marlin doesn't put these in new rifles.

fknipfer

[TexasMac]

Hey guys,

Just purchased a brand new 336C for the upcoming season.  Disassembled the action to Installed a Wild West Guns trigger rather than try to stone the original sear and notch.  WWG is sure proud of their trigger, but it certainly works.  It was a drop-in (no modifications required).  While I had the hammer out I noticed the tip of the hammer sear notch had a secondary lip sticking out.  Stoned the lip off and installed the new WWG trigger.  Trigger pull dropped from 4.5 lbs to smooth and crisp 2.25 lbs.  Also installed a replacement kit for the Marlin cross-bolt safety.  It eliminates the cross-bolt and is nicely finished to look like a screw.  I don't know if Clyde Ludwig is still making and selling these.  I picked up two from him close to 5 years ago for $9.95 + $3.00 shipping.  Used one on a custom Marlin .45-70, and the other one now.  Now all I need is to figure out how to drill and tap the lever for a trigger stop.

Wayne

[Mac11700]

My new 1895 XLR is right at 3.5lbs...and hardly no creep...I don't know if all of the new XLR's are this way...but..whoever is putting them together at Marlin...is doing a fine job..

Mac