I have a old 3030 by Western Auto/Revelation
(Marlin?)model 200 lever action carbine that used to
work without any problems. It has been sitting for ten
years and now I cannot get the bolt to open using the
lever. I tried loosening the screw on the lever and
that allowed the bolt to open and work the action but
I cannot get the lever to go back in properly so that
it will close completely enabling me to shoot the gun.
I can cycle the lever in a strange way and open and
close the bolt, but if I place it in a certain
position, then it doesn't close completely.
I can also monkey with it a bit and get it to close
completely and insert the screw to hold the lever open
but then cannot get the bolt to open or the lever to
move.
Any thought or help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-18 16:35:59 · 9 answers · asked by sanjonny 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I would suggest you take your rifle to a gunsmith. Based on your description of the problem, it sounds like one of the teeth on one of the gears in the receiver may be damaged. Parts are typically available for this rifle and it can be brought back into service with very little difficulty.
Good luck.
2007-01-18 23:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Brownings to BackwoodsGirl, but they don't make a .30-30 these days. IMO, the Marlin Model 336 is a much better choice than the Winchester Model 94. Especially if you can find an older rifle without that cussed cross-bolt safety. With the Marlin, you can mount a scope with not problems at all. With a Winchester, you either have to use a cumbersome side mount or a long eye relief scope in a scout-type mount. Don't let anyone fool you. the .30-30 WCF is a grand old cartridge. It will cleanly take just about anything in North America if you don't try to shoot at the next county. Doc
2016-05-24 05:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it needs a good dose of gun oil. When the Marlin lever action rifles get dry, the lever/bolt assembly doesn't want to function.
2007-01-18 17:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a sporting goods store, or go to Walmart and look for a can of ACTION BLASTER by tetra gun ,it easily cleans& degreases firearms, no disassembly required, fresh pine scent,
Leaves no residue, Non flamable
It might take two cans if this doesnt work or help, you have probably bent something. Something may be worn out in the mecanism. If so, you need to take it to a gun smith.
Let him fix this gun .
2007-01-19 01:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, don't shoot it if you've been monkeying with it and it doesn't work as designed. Take it to a sporting goods store and let a qualified gunsmith work on it.
2007-01-18 16:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a marlin 336... a remarkable tough gun.
soak the whole thing (less wood) in penetrating oil for a week or two then see if you can move everything freely. you may have to disassemble it and check everything.
if this is beyond your capabilities as a gunsmith take it to a professional.
2007-01-20 07:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by legrandchat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend you to stop attempting to fix it and take it to the gunsmith. Have them check it out to see if they can fix it or not. There is a possibility that you may damage it more if you keep "monkeying" with it.
2007-01-18 19:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by Huang Yi-Chao 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rust or gummed up oil.
Disassemble and clean, and get rid of any rust. Oil well and reassemble. If you are not good at this, take it to a professional gunsmith.
2007-01-18 18:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me that it needs to be professionally deep-cleaned. Take it to a competent gunsmith. He'll also recommend what lubricant to use and how to lube it to keep this from happening again.
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2007-01-18 22:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋