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my 3080 glenfield trail rider edition is my particular favorite. bought it with a bent lever for 60 bucks fixed it and have hunted with it for 20 years, it was badly treated in the past and the stock/bluing shows it but shoots wonderfully.
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I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.
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As a rule the 1970's and early pre-safety 1980's guns. Over the years Marlin has gone back and forth on the stock design. All of them made since the 1990's are way too fat, as are some older versions. The 1970's guns used a forend that was much trimmer like the Winchester 94. On older guns some are trim, others fat. I haven't figured out any pattern. I have a 1958 336 that has the trim forend
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1980 right now is my favorite year. .375 Marlin Working on refinishing the stock past couple of days Previous owner or owners took steel wool or sandpaper to it to dull down the finish. Dents and dings in the wood been steamed out or blend sanded. Knocking out the rear sight tommorow and putting in a dovetail blank. Getting 100 rds of win power point 200gr next week in the mail. I hope I dont have to change front sight height.
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Finished Ammo
Last edited by renegade50; 04/11/19.
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That's a beautiful refinish!
Contrary to the popular vote... my favorite Marlins are late 1990's-early 2000's. Fit, finish, trigger and stock design...and probably some sentimental.
...just my favorite...I have a couple earlier Marlins that function great as well.
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I have a 1951 flat top that is not a waffle top. Someone put a straight stock on it before I got it and did a very good job. It's scary accurate and shoots POA at 100 yards.
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Marlin has made subtle changes to the stock shape over the years. I don't really care for the current "fat" forearms. Which are also on a lot of older rifles too. Most of the ones made during the 1970's and 80's are trim and the ones I prefer. I also have a 1958 Texan with the trimmer wood.
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Marlin has made subtle changes to the stock shape over the years. I don't really care for the current "fat" forearms. Which are also on a lot of older rifles too. Most of the ones made during the 1970's and 80's are trim and the ones I prefer. I also have a 1958 Texan with the trimmer wood. I agree.
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here's my 336 in 35 Rem........1971 rather recent purchase....... Don't we all wish we would have bought a full pallet of Marlins in the '70s
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1954 336RC in 30-30. It was my dad's, so it's not going anywhere. Considering it's care over 50 years consisted of sitting in a coat closet, it's in amazingly good shape. Love the look from this era. Would love to find a 1954 in 35 Rem sometime.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Recently came across a Cenntenial 336. Medallion in buttstock, 100 years of Marlin 1870-1970. Was a safe queen, fired 6 shots. Several more, since I got it.
It shoots accurate enough, but impact is 4" left of bullseye. Considering either a vernier or aperture sight. Love the looks of a vernier, but aperture seems sturdier.
What you got and how do you like it?
Last edited by Turkeyrun; 06/23/19.
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Finished Ammo Sold today with 110rds of ammo 925 bucks.. Looking for a 90% or better condition presafety 444s in the future.
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