so did anyone hear anything about this?

popper

Well-Known Member
They need to look at the old rifles with slim easy handling walnut stocks. Good wood is expensive - expect more plastic (carbon fiber?). An area that Henry didn't do well and henry action is very marlinesque. Micro groove gone? Ruger management already knows what they will do, just as they other buyers. WE won't know till it's done. The liability costs of Rem may disappear. Revamp the Marlin levers as offshore and Henry are small specialty producers and political climate may favor the levers. A new version of the 39 would be great, M60 will probably disappear as will the Rem 22. R700 series revamped? Who gets the 870/1100 market? Seems like Ruger rifles all look like a 700 or US carbine. #1 & #3 even in production anymore? Lonoke factory will stay but some management will get scrapped. Sig has moved to the US for MARKET! Little Rock ammo is mostly 9, 380, some 45 and some BO. Tapco is mag manufacturer.
 

Petrol & Powder

Well-Known Member
Here's the text from the Ruger webpage:

"September 30, 2020
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that its offer to purchase substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets was accepted by Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. and approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Company will pay the $30 million purchase price from cash on hand at the time of closing, which is expected to occur in October.

"The value of Marlin and its 150-year legacy was too great of an opportunity for us to pass up," said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. "The brand aligns perfectly with ours and the Marlin product portfolio will help us widen our already diverse product offerings."

The transaction is exclusively for the Marlin Firearms assets. Remington firearms, ammunition, other Remington Outdoor brands, and all facilities and real estate are excluded from the Ruger purchase. Once the purchase is completed, the Company will begin the process of relocating the Marlin Firearms assets to existing Ruger manufacturing facilities.

"The important thing for consumers, retailers and distributors to know at this point in time," continued Killoy, "is that the Marlin brand and its great products will live on. Long Live the Lever Gun.""
 

Ian

Notorious member
I have several thousand dollar's worth of JM Marlin leverguns by today's market value and don't expect that to change for the worse.

However, I DO expect to be an early adopter of Ruglin Model 1894s in various revolver calibers and am tickled pink that Marlin ended up where they did.

Now, if only the H&R line would end up with a company that would bring back the Handi barrel fitment program.....
 

david s

Well-Known Member
JJE Capital Holdings, LLC (not a clue) looks to end up with H&R as well as DPMS, Stormlake, Parker and AAC.
 

Ian

Notorious member
I saw the JJE thing but they got nothing but names and copyrights like any other holdings company. Probably will put it on a shelf with a price tag for anyone who wants to buy production rights and actually PRODUCE something.
 

Ian

Notorious member
I doubt China since they're heavy on the 'Murican theme, but the question still remains who's going to actually pick up the ball and run with it?
 

RBHarter

West Central AR
A Ruglin ? .....not any worse than a Remlin I guess .

I hope that an inexpensive American Single , and maybe a double even if it's no better than the Brazilian Boito O/U I've shot , and shot , and shot , and shot with the wrong ammo and should have long ago blown the barrels , can make a come back .

That's probably like asking for $500 Winchester 100 though .
 

popper

Well-Known Member
JJ holding co has a tool & metal co (don't know if PSA actually makes anything) but dpms/H&R drawings may be of value IF they decide to make something. Could also be hedging the political scene as SS market could grow. Companies don't spend that kinda $ on a whim - unless someone has 'connections' in both companies. Senior management may attend fire sales but not flea markets.
Was in new (here) Scheel's yesterday, see said she wanted one of the skeletenized bolt rifles. Then I showed her the $2500 basic - nope. Funny, she doesn't even like to shoot. Anyway pretty neat store - mostly inhabited by employees and white shirt managers yesterday.
 

Mitty38

Well-Known Member
Maybe we will finally get to see a Marlin scout rifle muscled up a bit to take .454????
Could it be too much to hope for a matching Alaskan revolver-rifle set?? AHHHHHHHHH TO DREAM.:cool:
 
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Brad

Benevolent Overlord and site owner
Staff member
Mitty, I used to feel the same. I have a Marlin 1894 CB in 45 Colt and wished for a bit more velocity with 300 gr bullets.
Then I got smart and got a Marlin 1895 45-70. The 45-70 at very mild pressures will do more than a hot rodded 45 Colt will ever dream of. Want less weight? Get the guide gun.
I still own the 45 Colt. It is a great rifle and has killed a few deer. Very handy in the field. I just finally realized that a 300 gr bullet at 1200 FPS is plenty for making 2 holes in a soft bodied animal.
 

fiver

Well-Known Member
soft bodied?
like a cow or a moose?

my deer loads loaf along at about 13 or 1400 fps and use the 240-250gr bullets the designer designed for the respective rounds and will penetrate enough to make 2 holes from about any angle to some over 100yds.
I'm good with that.

last I heard the Ruger deal has gone through and the others got approved also.
I'm sure there are some other details and lawyer stuff to be cleared up, so now we wait to see what happens.