Marlin’s Return Scheduled For The Holidays
BY Herschel Smith
3 years ago
“So we’re planning a mid-December launch of the Marlin product line,” Ruger Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Killoy commented. “…[I]t’ll probably be less than the market wants. In fact, I’m sure based on the overwhelming demand we’ve seen from consumers and retailers, I’m sure it will be fewer guns and fewer SKUs than the market wants, but we will launch it probably on or about December 15, somewhere in that time period, begin those shipments to distributors.”
The earliest offering will be a classic, too. “The first sample that I saw came off the line a few weeks ago and it was a beautiful model, 1895 in 45-70 caliber and it just looked gorgeous,” Killoy said. “So we’re very excited about that and we are on track to that into Q4 launch.”
As for finding any available in mid-December, he cautioned, “And again I expect there’ll be lots of calls and e-mails in…looking for more Marlins because the first samples frankly, were just outstanding.” The above image is an 1895 from the company’s 2006 catalog, and likely doesn’t represent the first ones scheduled to appear.
Well that’s too bad, because I love the look of the gun with its beautiful pistol grip Walnut stock sleek lever design. I hope it doesn’t look much different than what’s in the picture.
I’d like to see them distribute the 30-30 soon.
On December 6, 2021 at 12:18 pm, Andrew said:
There’s a bunch of states (like my Ohio) were 45-70 is legal for hunting, but 30-30 is not (for most game), so I can understand why they put this out first.
On December 6, 2021 at 3:54 pm, Steady Steve said:
30-30, yes please!
On December 6, 2021 at 7:09 pm, Elmo said:
I’m hoping it won’t be long before they’re making 1894s in both .41 Mag and .44-40. I’m lucky enough to have one of each and would like to see others have the opportunity to buy one.
It’s sure going to be fun to see what they do come out with.
On December 6, 2021 at 8:16 pm, Bradlley A Graham said:
Al I want for Christmas is a 39A Mountie. Thanks Santa.