336 Marlin Configuration ?

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Hey Marlin folks....i have a 336a...1974...i know the guns were made in basically 3 configuations (i think)...20 inch barrel, full mag tube...20 inch barrel half mag tube, and 24 inch barrel full mag tube...i have now a 24 inch long barrel with a half mag tube...best i can tell the gun is from 1974..serial starts as 26######, which i believe is 1976...i cannot seem to find the same configuation shown anywhere i have looked...first indication thought, was that the mag tube may have been changed out, but i am thinking not, as there would have been evidence where the barrel band would have been at the front of the barrel...any info would be appreciated. ..

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Wayne...
 
"While most current variants of the Model 336 feature a full pistol-grip walnut stock, 20 inch barrel and full length tube magazine, other versions of the 336 have been frequently offered by Marlin over the years, including barrel lengths of 16.25-inch, 18-inch, 22-inch and 24-inch barrels, half-length magazines, and models with straight grips and/or hardwood (birch) stocks."

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_336

So, it is very likely factory with the half mag tube...

And I've been looking for a 1974 vintage 336 in 35 Rem... Found one, but the gentleman doesn't want to sell it... I respect that, but I still want it... Chuckle

Cheers
Jay
 
The most common variants of the 336 30-30 back then were:

20” barrel with full mag and barrel band
24” barrel with 2/3’s mag and forearm cap

20” barrel with full mag and nose cap (mostly the Glenfield / “Economy” Marlins).

I believe only early models and cowboy models have a full mag tube for the long barrel.
 
100 - the first to digit of the serial number (26) = 74...1974 does it have a gold trigger, I have a 1959, with gold trigger...don't know how long they did for..
 
I have a very pristine sample of both a standard 336 [20" barrel, micro-groove, full length magazine],
and a 336A [24" barrel, micro-groove, 2/3 length magazine]
These rifles are both astoundingly accurate with the bullet/load they like.
It is not unusual for either to shoot an occasional group under 1" at 100 meters,
and 1¼ moa is consistently there with both of these. Love my Marlins. Eagleye.
 
freddyfour said:
Hey Eagleye, did you ever get your 1893 back?
Click to expand...

Yes, I got it back from Ron Smith, who rebored it to 38-55.
It is a neat rifle, and it shoots quite well for a levergun built
at the turn of the 20th century. I shoot the 255 grain Barnes
Original specifically designed for the 38-55 [.377" diameter]
Chased by H322 or Norma 200. Eagleye.
 
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