The 80's and 90's Marlins are fine; an easily installed cross-bolt safety plug is the answer. And you can put it back in if you ever sell it. This is a CT-made .308MX, with a CBS plug. But "tmitch" is right, too; nice older guns are out there, at good prices.
Bob

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Last edited by RGK; 04/24/14.