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I just got myself a 1950 Marlin 336 A DL in 32 Spec yesterday on a trade. It is pretty nice original condition with a little blue worn off the top of the barrel between the rear sight and receiver, presumably from carrying. The bore is bright and minty.
I haven't decided if I like it or not. It does not swing or carry like a 20" 336 C or RC, but it does yield a clearer sight picture than the carbines. I may swap it for a RC in 32 Spec or may even cut this one down to like 18 or 18-1/2. I know it is a bit collectible and will think long and hard on that. It carries and swings a lot like a bolt action rifle with a 24 inch barrel; I may as well carry a 30-06 so that I can reach out a lot further.
What kind of on game performance will a 18-1/2" 32 Special yield?
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There were very few of the ADLs made, and only a small% of them in 32 Special. It is your gun and you can do what you want with it, but it seems a shame to chop such a rare rifle that I am sure someone would be glad to have as is.
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I wouldn't cut that one down. Go post on Marlin Owners group and someone would trade you a rifle for it in a heart beat. I recently bough a 336A in 35 rem and that took a long time to find and yours is even more rare.
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I wouldn't cut that one down. Go post on Marlin Owners group and someone would trade you a rifle for it in a heart beat. I recently bough a 336A in 35 rem and that took a long time to find and yours is even more rare. Agree. Cutting down one like that doesn't make dollars or sense... DF
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Put it up on the Marlin Forum with photos and it'll sell quickly. Waffle-top As and ADLs in .32 are very desirable. Bob
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It isn't going anywhere. I like it just fine.
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