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American Made Gun Shims for Marlin

Item # Marlin 1893 L/H/T Shim Kit

Marlin 1893 Rifle

Marlin 1893 Lever Action Rifle
Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims

Lever (.265" X .442")
Hammer (.221" X .345")
Trigger (.126" X .310")

Hitting the market in late 1893, this was one of Marlin's most enduring designs. Annie Oakley even had one.
Our Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims are made to fit the Marlin 1893 Rifles

Three Stock Thicknesses, .002", .003", and .005" or choose any thickness from 002" to 009"

Regular Assortment - 2 each Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims is as follows:
6 Piece Kit comes with .003" Shims
12 Piece Kit comes with .003" and .005" Shims
18 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003" and .005"
24 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003", .005": and .007"
.002" through .009" Shims Available by Request
Custom Assortments Available by Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box

Marlin 1893 L/H/T Shim Kit

6 Pak Kit $11.00 USD 12 Pak Kit $18.00 USD 18 Pak Kit $21.50 USD 24 Pak Kit $25.00 USD 2 Shims $6.00 USD 4 Shims $9.00 USD

Choose Assortment Shim Pak

Our Standard Assortment Lever Shim Only Hammer Shim Only Trigger Shim Only OTHER - You Specify

Enter Choice / Request Below

Item # Marlin 1894/95 & 336 L/H/T Shim Kit

Marlin 1894 / 1895 / 336 Rifle

Marlin 1894 / 1895 / 336 Lever Action Rifle
Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims

Lever (.215" X .419") ~ New Tighter ID Tolerance
Hammer (.221" X .345")
Trigger (.120" X .251")

The Marlin 1894 / 1895 is a Classic Western-Style Lever Action Rifle.
Our Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims are made to fit the Marlin 1894 / 1895 Rifle and Similar Rifles - 30 and 336

New for 2022 ~ Tighter Tolerance on Lever Shim ID for Better Fit

Three Stock Thicknesses, .002", .003", and .005" or choose any thickness from 002" to 009"

Regular Assortment - 2 each Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims is as follows:

• 6 Piece Kit comes with .003" Shims
• 12 Piece Kit comes with .003" and .005" Shims
• 18 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003" and .005"
• 24 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003", .005"
• Any Kit .002" through .009" Shims Available by Request

Custom Assortments Available by Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box

Marlin 1894/95 & 336 L/H/T Shim Kit

6 Pak Kit $11.00 USD 12 Pak Kit $18.00 USD 18 Pak Kit $21.50 USD 24 Pak Kit $25.00 USD 2 Shims $6.00 USD 4 Shims $9.00 USD

Choose Assortment Shim Pak

Our Standard Assortment Lever Shim Only Hammer Shim Only Trigger Shim Only OTHER - You Specify

Enter Choice / Request Below

Item # Marlin 39 Lever Action Rifle Shims

Marlin Lever Action 39 / 39A Rimfire Rifle Lever Shims

Marlin 39 / 39A Lever Action Rifle
Lever Shims

Lever Shim (.175" X .419")

Our Marlin 39 Lever Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;

2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"

Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box

Any thickness from 002" to 010"

Custom Assortments Available by Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box

LEVER SHIM 198" X 401"

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Wolff Marlin Rifle Springs

BOX33110 v2/25

Wolff Marlin Rifle Performance Pak
Reduced Power

For use in 94, 95, 336 and 444 series only. Not for 39A
This pak contains Reduced Power Hammer Spring, Straight Body Design
and Finger Lever Plunger Spring, Reduced Power.
Pak helps improve functions most wanted for Cowboy Action Shooting.
Stock No. 33110.....$15.95

Wolff 33110 ~ Free USA ONLY Shipping w/ Tracking

BOX32501 v2/25

Marlin / Henry Rifle Hammer Spring ~ Barrel Shaped
Wolff 32501

~ Choose Reduced Power 32501 or Extra Power 16401~

While not specifically made for Henry, many guys are having success with this Marlin RP Spring 32501 (and the 33101 Straight Spring) in Henry Centerfire Rifles Too!
See Our Tech Tip and Thanks to Mike in AZ

Reduced Power - Barrel Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.490"
Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
R.P. Stock No. 32501.....$ 11.95

Extra Power - Barrel Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.590"
Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
E.P. Stock No. 16401.....$ 11.95

Free USA ONLY Shipping w/ Tracking

~ Choose Reduced Power RP or Extra Power EP from Drop-Down Box ~ 👇

BOX33101 v2/25

Marlin / Henry Straight RP Hammer Spring ~ Wolff 33101

Not made specifically for Henry Rifles, many guys are having success with this spring (and the 32501) in Henry Centerfire Rifles Too!
This spring 33101 may need an additional #6 Shim Washer in event of Light Strikes in the Henry Rifle - See Our Tech Tip
Click Here to See Our Tech Tip on the Henry Rifle Page

RP Reduced Power ~ Straight Body design Optimal for Cowboy Action Shooting in Marlin Rifles.

Reduced Power 33101 - Straight Body Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.290"

Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
Stock No. 33101.....$ 12.95

Marlin Rifle Bolt Shims

Item # Marlin 983 Bolt Shim

Marlin Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims

Marlin 983 Bolt-Action .22-Caliber Target Rifle Bolt Shims

Marlin 917VS .17 HMR Rifle Bolt Shims

Bolt Shims for Marlin Bolt .22 Rifle
Models 80 ~ 880 ~ 981 ~ 982 ~ 982L ~ 982S ~ 982VS ~ 983 ~ 983S ~ 983T
Marlin .17 Rifle Models 917V ~ 917VS
Also Matching J.C. Higgins Models made by Marlin
Fits Many Models Not Listed - Check Your Bolt Diameter

Also Fits Other Marlin Variants with a .440" to .443" Breech Bolt Front Shank and a .605" to .630" OD Breech Bolt Rear

How does a Bolt Shim work?
The actual head space is in the recessed face of the bolt. Shimming between the two bolt halves ensures the bolt is up tight against the breech. If the bolt is not up tight against the breech it tends to cause misfires and light strikes.

When the bolt action rifle’s bolt locking surfaces become worn increases in the headspace can cause light firing pin strikes, poor ignition (misfires), looseness of the bolt, and loss of accuracy. Excessive headspace causes the bolt to feel loose.
Also Used for Adjusting after Re-Barreling

If you are getting misfires and light strikes shimming the bolt is a good way to solve it.

Bolt Shim Size .450" X .595"

Item# M983/BS ~ Bolt Shim Pak

Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.

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Item # Marlin XT-22 Bolt Shim

Marlin XT-22 Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims

Use Kimber 82G Bolt Shims

Bolt Shim Instructions

Bolt Shim Instructions

LANCE'S TECH TIP:
Rimfire Bolt Shim Installation
~ A General Guide ~

Rimmed Cartridges use the thickness of the cartridge rim for head-spacing.
.22 Rimfire Cartridges Headspace on the Case Rim.
The Actual Headspace is in the Recessed Face of the Bolt.
You Must Make Sure this Recessed Bolt Face is Equal To or Deeper Than You Rim for Safety
Generally Speaking there is extra room left in production guns between the Bolt and Breech to accommodate a wide variety of ammunition with varying rim thicknesses
You should first measure the depth of your bolt face pocket to insure it meets SAAMI Headspace minimum depth.
Shimming between the two bolt halves ensures the bolt is seating the cartridge up gently against the breech with your chosen brand of ammunition.
You can use our color coded numbered shims like a gauge to find the when the bolt face touches the barrel breech face, and then calculate where you want to be with your bolt headspace depth and rim thickness measurements.
I cannot tell you which shim best works with your rifle, you decide that yourself by fitting and feel and by shooting.
Installing Bolt Shims requires fitting by hand, and checking with the Bolt installed in the Rifle, and Locked Down - you do not measure with the Bolt out of the Rifle.
To establish the Bolt/Breech fit, shims are installed and fitted on an empty chamber.
If possible it may give you a better feel if you leave the extractors off some rifles while fitting shims.
Start with a 4 or 5 Pak of shims, install the .0015" or .002" thinnest shim and see how your bolt closes, if it seems to close as normal, then continue to install each thicker shim until the bolt starts to close harder than normal, stacking shims if necessary. At the point where your bolt begins to close hard, that was the amount of slack that was in your bolt, measured by whatever shim or shims combined were needed to bring the bolt up tight to the breech. Now it is best to remove that shim, and step back one number, example would be if a .005" Red Shim causes the bolt handle to close harder than normal, then take it out and install a .004" Purple Shim. If you have to force or put undue stress on your bolt to close it, you should reduce the number of shims. You will generally only use 1 of the 4 or 5 shims in the package, but you can stack shims together if needed. When you have the correct shim installed, your bolt should close normally or just (ever-so) slightly tighter than normal. If the bolt closes slightly tight, it is best to back up one step, remove .001"
Put a very small drop of oil on the shim. Now you can go to the range and with the barrel pointed in a safe direction, once again check fit with your favorite ammo.
Due to variations in rim thickness, you may have to reduce the thickness of shims, remember you have already removed all the excess headspace from the bolt/breech, so now the only thing to do is remove thickness (shims) if / as needed to get to your sweet spot or required headspace for the rim thickness of your favorite cartridge.
For Longest Shim Life use a drop of oil or a (very small amount of) grease on your shim.
If you have to force or put undue stress on your bolt to close it, you should reduce the number of shims. A minimum of clearance should be maintained, while maintaining proper headspace. Do not put undue stress on the bolt by shimming too tightly as it is unnecessary!
At no time do you want to force the bolt to close, or to crush the rim, did I explain that clearly?
Forcing the Bolt to Close will put premature wear on the bolt shims and will not increase accuracy.
If you have any question, use a headspace gauge to check for proper headspace.
Bolt Shims have in many instances cured light strikes. Will they help with Accuracy? Don't take my word for it, Read our Customer Reviews or ask our Customers
Simply Chambering More Consistently Yields More Consistent Results.
Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed, if you feel you receive no benefit you may send your shims back for a Full Refund.

Copy and Paste This Link for Everything You Need To Know About Rimfire Headspace from Kurt the Gunsmith:
https://kurtthegunsmith.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-headspace/

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V5/2025

Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shim Index

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Our Ever Expanding Selection of Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims

Links to Our List of .22 Rifle Bolt and Barrel Shims

1. Anschutz 54 ~ Now In Stock!
   
2. Bergara B-14R Rimfire Bolt Shims
   
3. CZ and BRNO Rimfire Bolt Shims
   
4. CZ 457 Rimfire Bolt Shims
   
5. Kimber 82G Target Rifle Bolt Shims
   
6. Lithgow LA 101 and SA 2020 Rimfire
   
7. Marlin 80 / 983 Rimfire Bolt Shims
   
8. Mossberg 44 U.S. Bolt
   
9. Mossberg 144 LSB Bolt
   
10. Remington 5 Bolt Shims
    
11. Remington 40X Bolt Shims
    
12. Remington 504T Bolt Shims
    
13. Remington 513T / 521T Rimfire Rifle
    
14. Remington 540X Bolt Shims
    
15. Ruger American Rimfire Bolt Shims
    
16. Ruger 77/17 77/22 Bolt Shims
    
17. Savage BMag Bolt Shims
    
18. Savage MKII Bolt Shims - Prototype
    
19. Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire
    
20. Suhl 150 Rimfire Rifle
    
21. Tikka T1x and Sako P72 / M78 Rimfire Rifle / Walther KK300
    
22. Walther KK500 Rimfire Bolt Shims
    
23. Winchester 43 and 52 Bolt Shims
    
24. Winchester 69 and 75 Bolt Shims
    

~ Barrel Shims ~

25. CZ 455/457 Barrel Shims
    
26. CZ 455/457 XL Barrel Shims
    
27. 10/22 Barrel Shims
    
28. 2500X and Trident Barrel Shims
    
29. 3/4" Shank Bull Barrel Shims
    

NOTE: email me to be put on a list to Request a New Bolt Shim ~ Send Lance an Email ~

Unsolicited Testimonial:
Just a friendly note on the bolt shims I purchased and installed. My 5 shot group went from dime size at 50 yds to everyone touching and not being able to count individual holes.
Thank You for a Great Product ~ Riley in WV

Unsolicited Testimonial:
Lance, I simply wanted to say thank you for providing Bolt Shims. My first one installed was on my Bergara B-14 22 Trainer. I won the club season matches in 2022. It's more accurate now than my winning season. After seeing an improvement, in an already accurate rifle, I've shimmed my Bergara Shooting Rimfire barreled action, two CZ 457, my 2020 Springfield, and my my 54 Annie. The Anschutz allowed for 5th place in the IR 50/50 factory class last year. I shimmed it yesterday. The common fliers were less frequent and overall consistency was improved. A noticeable improvement was seen in all the rifles.
Thanks again for offering a great product ~ Rob in NC