I reached out to Marlin yesterday to get any updates they would be willing to share regarding product release from their Mayodan, North Carolina facility. They indicated that they are continuing to refine their designs, machining processes & assembly operations and it's all progressing very well. Although this sounds like a standard statement from a startup I was really encouraged by their comments. My entire career revolved around manufacturing facilities and startups and I certainly appreciate the hurdles they need to jump in order to deliver a quality product.
They anticipate they will meet their commitment to ship new Marlin rifles by the end of the year although many of us were hoping for rifles being released in September/October in time for hunting season. They also noted that they hope to be releasing both, stainless and blued models in their initial offerings! Sounds like a Christmas wish list & certainly in time for the 2022 SHOT Show January 18 - 21.
While they still won't comment on which calibers will be offered initially, I'm hoping for a 45-70!
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by Scott Crawford
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