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Can you dry fire a Marlin 795?

Started by CortJestir, September 08, 2009, 02:58:02 PM

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CortJestir

September 08, 2009, 02:58:02 PM
So, I had the opportunity to pick up a BNIB Marlin 795 today for, get this, $89.98 ($95.38 OTD)  >:D >:D >:D I couldn't pass up a deal like this - I need a few more loaner rifles!

Anyway, does anyone know if it's safe to dry fire? My inclination is no, but I'm hoping to hear otherwise...

Thanks,
CJ
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panhead

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September 08, 2009, 03:23:46 PM
this is in the marlin 795 thread, about 12 pages long...

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=4148.msg44428#msg44428


BTW great job on the manual!!!
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CortJestir

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September 08, 2009, 04:03:12 PM
Thanks and thanks.  ;) Some good stuff in that 795 thread.
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September 08, 2009, 05:28:04 PM
Didn't see in the manual were it said okay or not.    http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Self_Load_RF_Clip_22LRMACH2.pdf

However, since the thing one fire unless a magazine is installed and the bolt locks back on the empty magazine, that may have been the designers way to discourage dry firing by making it a P.I.T.B.

You know how it is, make it difficult and most folks won't keep trying.
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