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The Glenfield. Those Glenfield's were good guns!

I'd buy the Glenfield, too, for reasons stated above.

I have an Glenfield 30-30 or had one. It's now my wife's. (I like her.)
I also have an old 336 in 35 Remington. It's my second 35 336.

No flies on either. I did a little work on the Glenfield. I think my wife's Glenfield is a very early model.

I keep hearing from Remlin haters and I've also heard that Remington has fixed the issues with their "Marlins". I don't know about the Rremlins, I guess.

The latest issue of Rifle has a piece by Brian Pearce on new production, CNC Marlins. They started a new production line from scratch. The major parts are still forged, with the exception of the carrier, which is machined from other stock, the same way they were many years ago. Before they built the new line, the company queried Pearce about switching from forgings to another type of steel and he was adamant about the importance of using forgings for quality, durability, and to maintain the reputation of the product.

The article is generally positive, with a few quibbles about the square ends on the forends and a slightly heavy trigger pull. Accuracy was good, and the actions were tight, but smooth. Nothing was said about any malfunctions whatsoever.

Pearce knows lever guns as well as anyone, and has no qualms about criticizing manufacturers as needed. Based on this article, I'd at least give the new ones a look in person before dismissing them. I wish he'd included a C model, along with the LTD and CBs he tested, but he IS a large caliber fan.

I'd like to get a new one but have looked at several recently and the checkering REALLY SUCKS. I can't recall ever seeing such poorly cut checkering on anything.

I picked up a Remlin 336Y recently. Wood isn't walnut, appears to possibly be birch, but it's smooth and well built. My understanding is Remington bought Marlin with the understanding they could duplicate the equipment. Problem was, the equipment was so worn out the Marlin guns, took a lot of hand work. Ergo, the Remlins started out rough. Today I believe there are built better than the later Marlins the last year or two. Far as I'm concerned either buy older or a new Remlin if you come across one you like, at the right price.

I'm a huge fan of my Glenfield carbine! 30-30 always works well for me because of it's usable power at typical forest distances plus it's inherent accuracy. This carbine has been faithfully putting meat on our dinner plates for several decades.

Sherwood

double posted in error

Old glenfield without a doubt.