I just received an e-mail from a nephew that said George Soros is closing Marlin. Any truth? He is behind Cerberus Capital (I believe) and a huge Obeyme supporter and gun activist.
I believe this is false. The email has been around for at least several months now. Freedom Group owns Marlin and they are gun owners. George Soros, despite this email, has nothing to do with them.
Here's link NRA-ILA | Internet Rumors About Cerberus, Freedom
I've got a newer Marlin 795 that is the best, most accurate .22 rifle I've owned. The best part is that I paid only 100 bucks new! I've also got a Remington R15 that is a hog killing tack driver. My latest is a Remington R1s. I just put 100 rounds through it tonight. Pure fun and 3 good guns.
I've got no problem with Marlin, Remington, or Cerberus.
IIRC, in Greek mythology "Cerberus" was a monstrous, three-headed dog that guarded the gate of Hades to keep the spirits of the dead from escaping. Probably just me, but their choice of that particular moniker for their company sort of creeps me out.