marlin 30-30 problem/HELP!

[bowdidiller]

my dad gave me his 30-30 its in really good condition its probally 35 years old the only problem is the lever wont stay locked in closed position it comes open a little bit does anyone know what i could do to fix it or is it something a gun smith might have to do ...thanks

[scotty]

I'm not sure on the Marlin, as I have a Winchester. But on mine, the lever dropping down , about 1/16th", is the safety. It doesn't drop any more. You have to squeeze the lever to get the gun to fire. Might or might not be that way on your Marlin.

[bowdidiller]

maybe so i thought the only safety was the hammer cocked back about 1/4 pull or so

[bowdidiller]

thanks scotty

[scotty]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[huntinfool]

Yep that's a safety feature. My son has one and you have to squeeze the lever to shoot. Never did like that feature...but as a brush gun it is invaluable to have.

[bowdidiller]

well thats the problem for me my daughter shoots this gun w/ the 125grain 50% less recoil loads and she does not all ways squeeze the lever all the way and it clicks out of position i agree not a real cool feature

[lotsofshots]

Love the Marlin 336...