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My this weeks pawn shop pick up, the metal is 95% & the wood 75%. 20" barrel, straight stock, new safety. If it's not rare I may make it a 375 winchester. ![[Linked Image]](http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr299/tomgahunter/P4150283.jpg)
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I just put a tape measure to it & it has a 18" barrel, so I guess it's a late Texan.
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The TS stands for Texan with a CBS ... made after 1983. Take the first 2 number from the serial number and subtract from 100. Very sought after model given the 18.5" barrel. They are one the most well balanced Marlin produced. Enjoy yours.
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and...
get rid of the see thru rings and btw they shoot very well. Accuracy is spectacular.
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I'm not sure I'd call it rare, but the 18.5" barrels are far from common. I really like the straight grip Marlins and have several of them. All of mine are 20" barrels. I usually see 2-3 of the 20" versions each year in gunshops or gunshows. I've only seen 2 with the 18.5" barrel and would love to have one. I had 1 about 15 years ago and let it go like a fool.
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I just got a 30TK off the forum here, can't wait to receive it and the Ranch Dog TLC311-165RF mold it deserves. If it does not shoot well it may become a 35 or 375 too.
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I have a 1982 336T (without the safety) that was re-bored to 38-55 and love it. I really like the handling of the short gun with the straight stock. I enjoyed hunting with it this past season. I mostly have shot 255gr Barnes Originals in it. You should enjoy that rifle a lot.
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The "TS" is the greatest
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I have a 336T that shoots great but is a little finicky as to what ammo it prefers. It loves Federal and Winchester 150 gr SP but is not near as fond of LeverEvolution ammo.
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Johnny Loco is sorely missed on MO!
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