Lever reinstall with carrier question 1895M 450 Marlin

[outdare]

Hello,

I have posted this on the Marlin board and have yet to get a solution. I have purchased a new big loop lever from Marlin. The lever is identical to the original. The problem I am having is that the lever is not engaging the carrier. I have disassembled the rifle and I can not find any issues. The carrier is not binding and I can move it freely. It is just the lever (stock or new) will not engage the lever. Anyone here run into the problem? Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[jake75]

I found an armorers course for the Marlin 30-30 and 1894. I don't know how much difference there is with the internals. I do know that you have to get the bolt to a certain place in the reciever and slide the lever into it. You can work it back and forth a little to see if it lined up correctly and then put the lever screw back in. But heres the link. YouTube - AGI 126 Marlin 1894 & 336 Leveraction Rifle Armorer's Course

 

[outdare]

I figured out my issue thanks.

 

[jake75]

What was the problem?

 

[outdare]

Actually the problem was me. The lever contacts the carrier close to end of the cycle. If you walk it threw slowly the carrier only moves a little bit. So after I installed the new lever. I was slow cycling the gun which in turn did not move the carrier sufficiently. It would not chamber a round. So you need a little more zip in the lever throw. At least that is what my conclusion was.

 

[jake75]

Glad you figured it out. I installed one on a Marlin 336 a while back. I watched a Youtube video for help.