Reviving an old thread, but we have had about a dozen new Marlins come through our shop and they are really fine guns. Ruger's demand for doing them right is paying off handsomely. Metal finish and polishing first rate, wood to metal fit is excellent and smooth actions. Triggers are a bit heavy but clean. Overall, the new Marlins are probably the best lever guns out there right now, dollar for dollar. We do not have them in for more than 3-4 days and they are gone!
Ruger, ya done good! Old John Marlin would be proud.