Description
Marlin lever guns are some of the most beloved rifles ever built, but the one spot most owners want to improve is the trigger. The stock unit tends to be heavy, gritty, and famous for that annoying flop before it breaks. Timney set out to fix all of that with a true drop-in upgrade, and this is the black straight-shoe version built for the Marlin 336, 1894, and 1895.
This is a non-adjustable single-stage trigger that comes factory-set to a clean 3 to 3.5 pound pull. Every unit is hand-assembled, tested, and calibrated before it leaves the shop, so you get a repeatable break right out of the box with none of the mushy takeup you're used to. The straight shoe gives you a flat face and a more modern feel against your finger, which a lot of folks prefer for consistent placement shot after shot. It's all-steel construction, so this thing is built to outlast the rifle it goes into.
What the Timney Lever-Action Trigger Fixes
The headline here is eliminating the trigger flop that Marlin owners gripe about. Timney's engineers reworked the geometry so the hammer releases cleanly with no grit and no creep. Whether you're chasing tighter groups at the bench, ringing steel, running cowboy action stages, or hunting deer in the timber, a better trigger translates straight to better hits. It's the kind of upgrade you feel on the very first pull.
Installing the Timney on Your Marlin
This is a genuine drop-in job. The kit includes the trigger assembly, hammer assembly, hammer strut, and hammer spring, so you're swapping matched components rather than fiddling with individual parts. Most people knock it out with a punch, a proper screwdriver bit, and a little patience. One thing worth knowing before you order: it's designed for Marlin 336, 1894, and 1895 rifles built after 1983 that have the hammer block safety, so older guns without that feature aren't a fit. Timney backs the whole thing with their lifetime warranty and builds it right here in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Manufacturer Part Number: LEVERGUN-ST
- UPC: 081950538171
- Model: Lever Gun
- Fitment: Marlin 336, 1894, 1895 (post-1983 with hammer block safety)
- Pull Weight: 3 to 3.5 lbs, factory-set
- Adjustability: Non-adjustable
- Trigger Type: Single-stage
- Trigger Shoe: Straight
- Construction: All-steel components
- Finish/Color: Black
- Length: 7.75 in
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Trigger assembly
- Hammer assembly
- Hammer strut
- Hammer spring
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Timney lever-action trigger fit my Marlin?
It's built for the Marlin 336, 1894, and 1895 lever-action rifles manufactured after 1983 with a hammer block safety. Pre-1983 guns that lack that safety are not compatible. If your Marlin falls in the covered range, this is a direct drop-in fit.
Do I need a gunsmith to install it?
No. This is a drop-in kit that most owners install at home with a punch and a proper screwdriver bit. You'll pull the buttstock and lever assembly, swap in the matched trigger and hammer components, and pin everything back into place. Read the instructions and take your time and you'll be fine.
Can I adjust the pull weight on the Timney lever-action trigger?
No, it's a non-adjustable single-stage trigger set at the factory to a 3 to 3.5 pound pull. Timney hand-assembles, tests, and calibrates each one before it ships, so the pull is dialed in and consistent right out of the box.
Does this get rid of the factory trigger flop?
Yes, eliminating the notorious trigger flop was one of the main goals of this design. Timney reworked the geometry so the hammer releases cleanly with no grit and no slop. The result is a crisp, repeatable break that makes a real difference in accuracy.





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