Your thought on this rifle please

[FireInTheWire]

I know nothing of Marlin. But, I saw this at the store the other day. I stood there for a few minutes mesmerized by it. Thought it would be a great gun to pass down.

Any knowledge to Marlin's quality would be much appreciated.

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-336/model-336c-curly-maple

 

[EZ-E]

I've got one that was passed down to me by my FIL when he passed. I've shot it once, it's been in the safe since.

As far as newer Marlin vs newer Winchester I wish I could have more advice. The one I have shoots good & the lever is smooth. I'm pretty sure it's late 70's - early 80's model

 

[deemus]

Purdy. Some thoughts of newer Marlin stuff aint as good as it once was. I have a 70's era 336, and its been very reliable and accurate. I;ve killed all sorts of stuff with it. That is a cool gun, love the wood.

 

[IXLR8]

If your lever action guy, it is a fine weapon. The combination of room underneath for cycling the action, and the choice of flat nosed ammo has kept me away.
On the other hand, who did not like Chuck Connors as “The Rifleman “?

 

[deemus]

I have some 125g flat HPs I load for mine. That round is devastating. Last hog I shot it almost blew the backside shoulder completely off.

Likely would not shoot them past 150yds though.

 

[skfullgun]

I have Marlin and Winchester lever-actions. I would buy it without hesitation. The 30/30 is a great 100 yd deer/hog chambering.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Ok gents- Mucho thanks for the input.

 

[skfullgun]

That said, you could easily get an older Marlin 336 in 30/30, with a LESS pretty stock for $300-$400 if you take your time.

 

[FireInTheWire]

That said, you could easily get an older Marlin 336 in 30/30, with a LESS pretty stock for $300-$400 if you take your time.

Well- my plan for the rifle is send the components off to get color case hardened. I thought it would make really beautiful rifle to pass down.

 

[Moonpie]

Thats a good looking rifle.

 

[Dawico]

It's nice but I prefer darker colors.

 

[Bambulance Man]

Marlin has come up. It’s not what it once was but it is still leagues better than 2 years ago.


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[GasGuzzler]

Read my comments in the other topic from yesterday.

A CURRENT Remlin is better than the last few years (near decade) of the JM Marlins. If you like the color of the wood, you can do that to an older one...especially if you're going to get it CCH'd. Find a 50-70's Marlin in rough visual shape for less, CCH the receiver, cerakote the rest, refinish the wood.

A Remlin will never be a collector's item so hack away.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Read my comments in the other topic from yesterday.

A CURRENT Remlin is better than the last few years (near decade) of the JM Marlins. If you like the color of the wood, you can do that to an older one...especially if you're going to get it CCH'd. Find a 50-70's Marlin in rough visual shape for less, CCH the receiver, cerakote the rest, refinish the wood.

A Remlin will never be a collector's item so hack away.

Good thought.

 

[easy rider]

I like the wood, it's different. Love the round. I'd shoot it.

 

[Moonpie]

Why has OP not posted pics of his new maple Marlin?

 

[Byrd666]

Right after you post the pics here of the new acquisition, you are going to be bringing this with you to the meet.

Right?

Right

 

[FireInTheWire]

Yall are rough...

 

[robertc1024]

Yall are rough...

Duh!

I say go for it. The only thing I've heard, and would suggest, is that you inspect the gun for fit and finish. I'd be more concerned buying it sight unseen.

 

[Moonpie]