Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

I know that the carrier varies dependent on caliber but does the receiver size also change or is it universal whether it is 32-40,38-55 or 30-30? I have all parts for an 1893 except the receiver which I bought on Gun Broker. I know all the parts came off a 32-40 except don’t know about receiver.

I have a Marlin 1893 32-40 lever action. Although I slugged the barrel I though I'd try a bore cast just for the learning experience. I followed Brownell's completely. Look out, I couldn't get the cast out of the barrel. The barrel has some minor pitting even though bright and shiny but was cleaned ...