Marlin / R95 Medium Lever Loop RPP Install
Before You Start
- Ensure your firearm is unloaded and safe to work on
- Use proper tools to avoid damaging components
- Review compatibility for your specific firearm model/variant before installation
Please Note: These replacement levers do not come with a plunger, cross pin or spring. You’ll be able to re-use the parts from your factory lever as part of the installation process.
INSTALLATION
- Remove Factory Lever – Open your action and check—then double check—that the rifle is unloaded. Return the lever to about the halfway point, remove the lever pivot screw, and then slide your old lever down and out of the action.
- Re-use parts from Factory Lever – Remove the plunger, cross pin and spring from your factory lever. Lay the lever on a supportive block right side up. Use a 1/16 inch punch (file a few 1000th of an inch off diameter) to drive the plunger cross pinout toward the left. Remove the plunger and spring and insert them into the new lever. Use an oversized punch to drive the cross pin back in from left to right taking note of the splined end of the cross pin.
- New Marlin Factory Parts – Same instructions as above with one change before driving in pin. Insert spring and plunger and depress until flush with lever. If it’s painful to do so, remove the spring and clip off 1 coil.
- Shims – Install one or more on either side of the lever at pivot screw.
- Install RPP Lever in the reverse manner, being sure to engage the control blade in its corresponding bolt slot. Operate the action, feeling for hitches or excessive friction. As a final check, close the action, lower the hammer all the way, and then pop the lever open just past the plunger. You should feel a small amount of free travel in the lever right after the plunger disengages from the receiver pin. If everything feels right, you are ready to shoot. If not, your lever may need some minor fitting.
If you have any fitting problems, please email us at support@rangerpointprecision.com