i just became the owner of a cool little rifle but its missing the buttplate is there any place to find one??? thanks, guys.

the usual places, ebay, marlinowners.com, etc

Be aware that Marlin Butt plates come in different sizes. You will need to measure the butt of your rifle to make sure you get the right size. Even then, you may need to remove a little to get a perfect fit.

T.S.