Originally Posted by aboltfan
I just put back a '63 M336 straight grip, full tube 20 inch barreled 35 Remington at the local shop. Price was $400.00. It was not a collector grade, but was a solid working gun. The wood was in really good shape. The blueing was worn in the action area from carrying it in the hand, otherwise it was in good shape as well.

I couldn't believe how great that straight stock rifle felt in the hand and how quick it was to mount to the shoulder. Then again I shouldn't have been, it's the Marlin equivalent to my 94 Winchester. That slim stock and forend feels much handier than my '52 SC 35 Remington.

Happy birthday to me.

I am right there with you Pal. The old straight grip 336 Texans feel, point and handle better for me than any other Marlin.

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I've got an old Ballard rifled 35 Texan that runs slick and shoots great.

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