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Just bought a Marlin 1895 sbl 45-70 gov’t…

Hi there!

I just bought a marling 1895 to keep and hand down to my kids. I want to keep an internal parts kit with it for all the parts that won’t age well over time. I can’t find any list online and this is my first rifle so i am not super savvy myself. Anyone able to curate a list of parts i should keep with it if I’d like the rifle to last 100+ years
 
Go to Numrich and look up the model.

Brownells might have it as well.
They have every part listed. I’m looking for a list of parts that wear faster than the whole firearm does. Thank you.

I want to keep an internal parts kit with it for all the parts that won’t age well over time. I can’t find any list online and this is my first rifle so i am not super savvy myself. Anyone able to curate a list of parts i should keep with it if I’d like the rifle to last 100+ years
 
They have every part listed. I’m looking for a list of parts that wear faster than the whole firearm does. Thank you.

I want to keep an internal parts kit with it for all the parts that won’t age well over time. I can’t find any list online and this is my first rifle so i am not super savvy myself. Anyone able to curate a list of parts i should keep with it if I’d like the rifle to last 100+ years
Nobody will have a list like that! Do what Hans said springs and firing pin
 
I love my Marlin 1895G Guide gun. Keep it clean and oiled, it will last 100 years.
Put your effort into ammo, especially if you don't reload. Reloading is easy and you can load it from mild to wild.
I've got a Leupold VX-3 1.75-6x32mm scope and run the Nosler 300 he BSt at 2100 fps. Best 3 shot group went .400" at 100 yds. Longest kill on a deer is 160 yds, DRT. I shoot mine out to 250 yards with sub MOA accuracy.
Great rifle and cartridge! Congratulations on your 1895, you will enjoy it.

JD338
 
Did you purchase the new Ruger/Marlin or a Marlin before it was purchased by Ruger? Just curious. Either one is a great firearm.

I purchased the new Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL a few months ago. It is a fantastic lever action.

With 45/70 ammo at about $2.50+ per round, I don't think I'll be shooting mine enough to wear anything out, but for the long term, it doesn't hurt to plan ahead and have a few spare parts.

If you did buy the Ruger/Marlin, with this being a brand new firearm, parts should be available for quite some time. Good luck with your 1895.
 
Yes i bought the new ruger made 1895!

Any suggestion on what parts to stock pile? I’d rather not wait. I’d like to add a decent set of spare parts to the heirloom kit for this firearm.

I’m with you on not firing it often. I just don’t want to hand it down to my children with aging parts and no replacements. I can’t guarantee the availability of parts in 50 years.

Frankly, most of the comments on this thread have been worthless. I asked for someone to share their expertise and list me a set of parts that they would recommend I keep with the firearm, considering my intention to keep it in my family for 100+ years. I don’t need people commenting that I may not need them or that different websites list all the parts they have for sale. The only comment that would’ve been appropriate is someone with experience and familiarity with this firearm listing me a series of parts to purchase in the forecasted event of keeping this in my family for a very long time.
 
Well, your question was answered in post # 2 and post # 4.

I have at least 7 lever actions, including Marlins ( real Marlins mind you) that are as old as me and older. And I'm 55. Never had any issues with any of them. Hans told you what parts may wear out eventually ( though they haven't in any of mine). If you think that list isn't extensive enough then you need to take his advice in post #2 and just buy all the parts. It's also worth pointing out that you can still find parts for 70 year old lever actions and even older relatively easily. If you want to hand down a nice gun to your kids shoot it sparingly, you'll be fine.
 
Like it was stated in post’s #2 & #4 answered you inquiry and your first few posts here shouldn’t be with an attitude, there is actually no parts kit you referring to, Hans knows what he is talking about and I would take his advice, there are a lot of knowledgable members here who are more then willing to try to help you out.
 
You could just Google it. The 2 things I found when I did both confirm what everyone here is saying.


 
The first post in this thread has a list someone else made up. If you really want a list.


 
That's a difficult question to answer. The lever action in general is a pretty durable design. I think Marlin has improved on their original design now that Ruger has taken over. The improved design, better metallurgy, and more precision parts I think will make the overall design even more durable.
The parts needed to keep a lever action running for 100 years may not be as large as you think. I doubt that your 1895 will be worn out from excessive use. The Ruger/Marlin 1895 is a brand new firearm and parts should be available through Ruger for quite some time. Even after that aftermarket parts should be available.
If it were me I would look at the parts diagram and parts list and start by picking out spare parts such as springs, pins and various screws. Springs stretch or loose their strength over time and it will never hurt to have spares. Pins and screws are often proprietary and cannot be found in a general hardware store so I would definitely try to keep spares. Many times just in the course of cleaning and maintenance it's easy to drop and lose a screw, or bugger up the slot in the head or the threads, so I would definitely try to keep spares.
After that I would concentrate on spare trigger parts, definitely an extractor or two, firing pin, and then if you really want to, a spare bolt assembly. The possibilities are endless. It all depends on how much you want to spend to feel secure that you might cover any possibility.
The main thing that I would try to do, is to properly maintain the firearm by cleaning it and lubricating it and properly storing it so that the possibility of any damage or wear will be greatly minimized so that spare parts aren't even needed.
You can go to any extreme you are comfortable with, with a spare stock, or any other item that you feel comfortable buying, but at that point rather than buying hundreds of dollars of spare parts that you might never use, you would probably be better off with simply buying a second rifle, coating it with cosmoline and storing it away in vacuum sealed bag and not using it.
 
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Lever action guns are not tight tolerance precision guns. Wearing parts out isn't a thing with them. Losing small screws and that is a possibility, but I can't personally recall ever taking any screws out of any of mine for any reason.
 
If you don’t know what parts to recommend me, don’t comment. Please don’t pollute/hijack my thread. Leave the airspace clear for someone who can answer my very specific question.
Fairly hostile comment for a new guy. I recommend you buy another identical rifle so your great grandkids can use it for the parts that may or may not wear out in 100 years.
 
If you don’t know what parts to recommend me, don’t comment. Please don’t pollute/hijack my thread. Leave the airspace clear for someone who can answer my very specific question.

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Just get one of everything.
 
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