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Thank you gents, been at it for awhile. No other hobbies but guns and books....Books are mostly about guns.  Keep them coming I too like seeing the collections of all. Ryan
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I have 4 now.
The oldest is a 1949 336 in 30-30
Second oldest is a 1957 straight stocked 336 in 35 Rem
Third is an 1894 in .44 Mag
The newest is a 336 Spikehorn in 30-30
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OSOK, Here are four pictures of Marlins I own. One is a newer one and I couldn't get to two in the back of the vault. Thanks...Bill ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/HPIM0417.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/HPIM0418.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/HPIM0419.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/model141man/HPIM0420.jpg)
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More nice uns!
That second one has a longer barrel?
The top three all look 50's ish.?
Thanks for posting those!
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Yes, 1 and 3 are 336SCs. The 2nd one is a 336A with 24" barrel.
Thanks...Bill.
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My Marlin collection is pretty modest.
2 336SS
1 336T
1 336Y
1 old 336
1 39A
1 39TDS
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I am down to two levers: 1958 336 SC in 35 Rem with original Lyman sight on it. Just don't have the heart to rid myself of it... One of my daughters (or both) may shoot their first elk with it. ![[Linked Image]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m70/supercrewd/Guns%20and%20Ammo/Guns/1957336rc.jpg) For the daddy testosterone factor: Marlin 1895 GS in 45-70. Actually loaded with 13 grains Unique and a 405 grain Bullet Meister bullet, one of my daughters may shoot their first elk with it also. ![[Linked Image]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m70/supercrewd/Guns%20and%20Ammo/Guns/Marlin1895GS45-70.jpg) I have moved several 30-30's (one went to a nephew for his first deer rifle) and an 1894 over the years just because I never used them. I actually have an old M80 22 lr that was my kids granddad's that of course is a legacy gun. Moved a 9mm Camp Carbine about 2 years ago that probably was a poor trade. I shot that old 35 Rem today and boy what a shooter. My question to you Marlin lovers is: I am thinking that I may scope this gun when the girls are old enough to hunt with it. Would it be a sin to take off the peep and scope it, or should I teach the little beasts to shoot proper... I do have a vintage K4 Weaver that would look period...what mounting system would you recommend for a vintage feel. I am thinking Weaver would have been the only option... Thanks...
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I Love my Marlins:
Marlin 39-A, .22 LR
Marlin (2) 1894-SS Ltd, .41 Mag, Davidsons (#20 & #21 of 250)
Marlin 1894-C, .357 Mag.
Marlin 336-Y, Spikehorn, 30-30
Marlin 1895-GS Guide Gun, 45-70
Also "considering":
Marlin 1895 GST, 45-70, "Whitetail Special" Talo Exclusive
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P Weed, how do you like the 41 Mag. My smith has one in blue and thought it would be a dandy rifle to back up my Smith 58 in the same caliber. Just wondering if you like it with that caliber. Thanks, Ryan
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I do "like" very much. Go for it, I think they're not that easy to come by. You'll never regret owning one.
Also 41 Keith, who recently passed away, had the opportunity to shoot mine during deer hunting season a couple years ago up north where he lived. He thought it to be a GREAT little rifle in that caliber. I wished I would have left it with him, I know he would have loved to develop some loads for it.
There's also a couple of guys (with expertise) on this forum, who could weigh in informatively on the .41 Mag. Marlins - RJM, & RGS. If they see this thread.
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RE: supercrewed, Scoping the "old 35 Rem"
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Those kinda "sins" are not 'Divinely' written in Stone.
But I could NEVER bring myself to "scope" that "one".
I'd buy one already scoped, in a minute, or would maybe put a scope on one that was less pristine and already "Banged Up".
Or, just have my girls shoot a suitable already scoped Non-Marlin hunting rifle I already own ... IF, they happen to find themselves in a need to shoot "scoped" situation.
That's my situation as regards my Marlins.
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supercrewed, I'd suggest loading some light loads to start with (using 158 grain pistol bullets at 1600 fps - use 10 grains of Unique and a large pistol primer) and teaching them how to shoot with the apertures. I think you might be very pleasantly surprised. If you don't handload, here's the perfect excuse to get started. And I'd recommend getting a Lee Anniversary kit and a set of their dies - can do that for around $100 total and it'll pay for itself very quickly with the current price of ammo. I would encourage you to teach them to shoot from standing, sitting, etc. - use sticks if they need some assistance due to the weight. Point is, teach em to shoot the same as they will when they hunt. If they'll hunt exclusively from a stand, then teach them to just rest the forend on the bag - like shooting out of the stand. After they get proficient with the lighter loads, introduce them to the factory 200 grain loads. See how all that goes. If they're keeping all of their shots inside 6" at 100 yards, they will kill the elk when the time comes  Sorry if this is more than you were looking for - I get carried away sometimes and teaching kids peaks my interest every time. BTW - good for you to teach your girls!!
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I've got:
336 30-30 Win
1895 45-70
Golden Model 39AS 22
882 22lr
917 17HMR
I would have to say that I really like my Marlins. They all shoot well, didn't break the bank, and get the job done. You can't argue with that.
Shoot straight or shoot often.
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supercrewed, I'd suggest loading some light loads to start with (using 158 grain pistol bullets at 1600 fps - use 10 grains of Unique and a large pistol primer) and teaching them how to shoot with the apertures. I think you might be very pleasantly surprised. If you don't handload, here's the perfect excuse to get started. And I'd recommend getting a Lee Anniversary kit and a set of their dies - can do that for around $100 total and it'll pay for itself very quickly with the current price of ammo. I would encourage you to teach them to shoot from standing, sitting, etc. - use sticks if they need some assistance due to the weight. Point is, teach em to shoot the same as they will when they hunt. If they'll hunt exclusively from a stand, then teach them to just rest the forend on the bag - like shooting out of the stand. After they get proficient with the lighter loads, introduce them to the factory 200 grain loads. See how all that goes. If they're keeping all of their shots inside 6" at 100 yards, they will kill the elk when the time comes Sorry if this is more than you were looking for - I get carried away sometimes and teaching kids peaks my interest every time. BTW - good for you to teach your girls!! I reload so that is not an issue. They are 3 and 5 so I have a few years before the time comes. I do have a Savage Cub 22 lr for when the training starts. It has an aperature rear sight so they will be familiar. I shot at 50 yards with the old 35 at a 1 inch dot and it looked like that scene in Lethal weapon with a smile under the dot after 5 shots. Adjusting the peep I was hitting the 200 yard gong. Like I said this one is a keeper. I am very interested in youth education also. They are our only hope... I have to teach the girls how to shoot as they will have to keep the wolves at bay in another 10 years...
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AllI got for Marlins are a 336 in 30-30 and a 1895G in 45-70. I do have a Winchester 94 centennial edition with the fancy wood and engraving. My first deer gun was a lever and still in the gun safe, a BLR in 243.
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Those 1895 Guides are very nice - a great decision by Marlin to produce them.
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Bushwacker,
Just today I looked over a 336 with those squiggly lines on top of the frame. It was in a local gun shop/pawn shop.....$175.00 cash out the door.It had a clean bore but and there is a but. It did have some rust spots on the lever. The butt plate did have a chunk missing,the dude said a new butt plate has been ordered. Oh, it is a 30-30 cal.
I'm going to buy it. Wish it was a 35 cal.
If you are near West Virginia this is a good place to fine Marlin's.
ps: the same shop had a Glenfield in 30-30 for 250 bucks. The stock was redone. I just thought damnnnnnnnnnn too much money.
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99Savage308,
What town is the gun shop located in?
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Model70man,
Shop is in Milton and another in Hurricane.
Happy hunting.
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