Can I build a straight-stock Marlin 336 using 1894 or 1895 parts?

[NorSask]

Hello all. I don't know anything about gunsmithing, so perhaps this is a silly question. Could I take an existing Marlin 336, and attach the straight lever and straight stock from a model 1984 or an 1895 to create a straight-stocked 336? Is the lever on a rifle in any way related to the cartridge the rifle is chambered for, or is it a generic part? Thanks in advance,

`Willie

 

[sbound]

As far as I am aware, yes.

I have seen this done several times. Not sure if the levers are the same between the 1895 / 1894 / 336 but I have seen the levers switched on an 1895 for sure.

 

[buckbrush]

336 and 1895 parts interchange, the 1894 is different parts.

 

[madtrapper143]

Check out Marlin owners on the web. There is a set of pics for conversion pistol to straight.

Darryl

 

[thebigslide]

I've done this in reverse. You need the butt stock, lower receiver tang and lever from a straight grip gun. The trigger parts interchange. You may have a very tight fit with the hammer screw. I generally have to start both lower receiver screws and the hammer screw before tightening any of them. If you mix and match parts from pre and post remlin guns, the tolerances may be different. I also had to take about .005" off one side of my remlin receiver to get the lower tang to fit nicely. I did it by hand with a small file and polished by taping sandpaper to same file. Don't make any sharp edges if you have to modify the upper receiver. If you have to order anything from the states, I'd recommend getting a spare extractor and maybe a happy trigger kit since you're already paying for shipping and import fees.

If you have to ship a lower receiver tang from the US, beware of US export restrictions and how the wording of package contents could effect the exportability of that part. A tang is not a major part. A lower receiver is.