1889 32-20 wont cycle ammo

[EAST TN MARLIN]

hello folks, I purchased a 1889 32-20 (serial # indicates "90 manufactured), I completely dismantled it for cleaning and after reassembly it will not load a round without shacking round in place or finger assist. I wonder if a internal part is missing or worn. When you work the finger lever forward, the round is just tossed into the receiver just laying there and when you work the finger lever forward, the rear of the round is lifted and wedged under the firing pin......

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

East TN Marlin;

From your description, it sounds like either the cartridge lifter is not working or is missing. The lifter may not be working if the carrier is missing the rocker or the spring for the rocker is broken. If the entire lifter is missing, then that is another problem all together.
Did it work before you disassembled it? If it did, then something is not in the correct position when you put it back together.

[EAST TN MARLIN]

Thank You Regnier, I went to cleaning and disassemble just after purchase thinking I would find a schematic on line if needed. I ordered new parts from NUMRICH and am fine with the reassemble. I just can't figure what I am missing or where to get the description on this "lifter". Thanks again

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

East TN Marlin;

The lifter is also called the carrier. Numrich has the carrier and carrier rocker listed. When you click on the "View product" icon, the parts diagram will show up and you can see it.