Where to get marlin barrels......?

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4t5
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Where to get marlin barrels......?

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I recently ran across a MARLIN 44 , it has a 16 1/4" barrel and is in excellent shape. I was already to spend some cash, when the clerk handed it to me is when I saw it has a ported barrel.I'm not fond of ported firearms, as they always seem to have a louder muzzle blast.

I would like to replace the barrel with a nonported barrel, are they available and would it be worth the expense?. Also who would you recommend to do the work?

Or is this much ado about nothing, and I should leave it ported!
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2ndovc
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Post by 2ndovc »

I have a Marlin 94P/ .44 that has a 16" ported barrel. I'm not really a fan of ported barrels either but I honestly don't see much difference between the blast of the ported .44 and the 16" barrel on my 94S, 45 Colt the isn't ported.

Low light conditions may be different ( i haven't tried it yet after dark)

To me it's no reason not to buy it. The 94P ins't rare but they are kinda scarce.

jb 8)
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Irascible
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Post by Irascible »

Marlin will exchange the barrels for a reasonable fee. Give them a call.
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jdad
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Post by jdad »

Marlin will replace it, check headspace, and then replace anything else that needs replacing. It won't be that expensive either.
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4t5
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Post by 4t5 »

pick'in it up tomorrow,shoot'in it on monday to make sure it functions good,and shipp'in to MARLIN on thursday.

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES!
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Post by Pete44ru »

I HOPE yore gonna shoot it with a camera there, 4t5 ! ! :wink:
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Les Staley
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Post by Les Staley »

Check with Gun Parts Corp.. I bought a 20" octagon for $43.. could be cut down pretty easy, and installed by a gunsmith.. I did one myself.. but I've got a lathe and just enough experiance to make me dangerous.. Les
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Rusty
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Post by Rusty »

The ports MIGHT not be all that bad to the person shooting the rifle but I promise you anyone shooting next to you at a gun range won't like it.

I won't own one myself either.
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