Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

I found an old thread (link below) that discusses a problem I have with two marlin rim fire lever guns, An 1891 and an 1892. http://www.marlin-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5862&sid=5998087582e88b857c3bb756f81e30e2 It doesn't look like the thread was ever resolved but I sure would...

Has this thread ever been resolved? I have the same problem with two early marlins. One an 1891 and the other an 1892. If there was a resolution I sure would like to hear it.