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I traded for a 336 in .35 Rem., but the goober I got it from had installed a sling swivel THROUGH the Bullseye on the buttstock. Are replacements available?
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I bought one from Gun Parts Corp a few years ago. It was over length with ends square to the body. This was good as no two rifles would be alike. It was a tight fit in the hole and easy to work.
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I had one fall out of my 336. I called the factory and they sent one right out to me, took about a week to get here. You have to do a little shaping to get it to fit right, but it was easy.
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The 1894 44mag I have had a sling swivel installed in the bullseye also. The factory sent me one but I haven't installed it yet as I don't know what to use to "glue" in in with.
Any suggestions?
What did you use WesternWa?
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I roughed the sides with sandpaper and used Elmers Wood glue. The brown stuff, not the white.
I wish I had thought to call Marlin. Could have saved my self two or three dollars!
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Elkslayer, I just used a little Loctite 454 on it, worked fine. Haven't had a problem with it.
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sling stud in the bullseye, that is damn funny.
Something clever here.
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It's not uncommon, a lot of new marlin owners think that's what the bullseye is for. I've seen quite a number of them used as such over the years. I think it was a FAQ on the old Marlin site. I suppose it does seem strange if you're used to the other rifles.
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Well then, what is it for? Does it have a specific purpose other than decoration? Rojelio
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Nope it's just a decoration and a Marlin trademark. Marlins just don't look right to me with out the bullseye.
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Whwn did Marlin start using the bullseye??
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Not sure of the date it is in Col. Bophey's book. The story is that John Marlin walked into a gun shop and had trouble spotting the Marlins amoung the Winchesters as they stood in the rack. The bullseye makes it easy to spot the Marlins.
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I suppose it is pretty common practice........ it's still funny though.
Something clever here.
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