Lets get a some lever action #### going

Win 38-55 said:
TwoTone, that is a beautiful restoration job you did there.
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X2. You did a really nice job on that rifle. Sure don't always turn out that way!
I took a look, I do have one set of original sling swivels for the Model 71 / 64 deluxes, but it is on an old original sling as well, and not sure I want to part with it. Have to think on that.

Iceman2: Nice bunch of levers. Is that third one in an old PCMR that someone added a butpad too?? Had the same placement of the front swivel on the band, but too hard to tell from the pics.

I had a Savage 99C in 308 as well, but it was not as accurate as I wanted. Maybe it was just me. Those Savages are great rifles.

Matt
 
Matt74.
I'm not sure what you mean by PCMR. I bought that off of a fellow in the mid 70 for $75. The swivels and the hooks for the sling were on it when I bought it. Shortly after buying it I added the pad because I thought the pull was too short. I still have the original metal plate and screws and could easily replace it. I didn't cut the stock at the time. I'll try and get a better photo of the swivels and hooks later.
 
Win 38-55 said:
TwoTone, that is a beautiful restoration job you did there.
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Thanks, I thought it came out pretty well. I wouldn't have done it if the rifle hadn't been so beat up.

Johnn Peterson:
I emailed that contact and he got right back to me but unfortunately he doesn't have a source right now. Thanks for the info.

Matt74 said:
X2. You did a really nice job on that rifle. Sure don't always turn out that way!
I took a look, I do have one set of original sling swivels for the Model 71 / 64 deluxes, but it is on an old original sling as well, and not sure I want to part with it. Have to think on that.
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Thanks.
A sling too! You're killing me!

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Here yah go, take a quick read and check out the photos. If it was a PCMR it would be marked with the Canadian C-Broad arrow and fall within a certain specific serial number range.

http://members.shaw.ca/nambuworld2/pcmr.htm

Not sure if it is a PCMR, just that front swivel arrangement looked familiar.

Matt
 
Interesting read. My 94 serial # is much before that. 1212### is mine and they show in the one million three hundred thousand range. I have pulled the forearm and mag tube and 42 is marked on the flat of the barrel. the sling attachment is on the forearm band. I went to take a pic and my camera died. Once I get it going or get a new one I'll send a pic.
 
Had this guy follow me home the other day. It's a Marlin 336C in .30-30... I used to have a pre-64 winchester 94, but sold it to fund some other stuff. I had the lever itch with that gun, and decided to buy this one. After lugging my Rem 700 LTR around this deer season, I wanted something a bit smaller for bush bashing. I mounted a Bushnell TRS-25 on it. I wanted some sort of optic, and this was small enough to fit the bill, and not ad much to the over all weight. Next I want try to find one of those nice fancy looking leather sleeves for holding some ammo on the butt. Can't wait to go shoot this! My 94 was a ton of fun, and I'm hoping this one will be as well. I am thinking of getting a larger lever for it also, but that one might wait for a bit. I also put the hammer spur on to try it out. I like the feel of it, so I'll probably keep it on.

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In my photo you will see a 99F with a scope. That is a no-no. I have since removed it and installed a Williams FP with a Skinner brass blade front sight. I can easily get 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards with 165 gr handloads. What more can you ask? Putting a scope on a lever is just wrong. If you can't see the sight put a peep on it. If that doesn't work find a side lever (bolt action) and go at it. Levers are meant for up close and personal fast action shooting. The original tactical rifle. Just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.
 
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iceman2 said:
In my photo you will see a 99F with a scope. That is a no-no. I have since removed it and installed a Williams FP with a Skinner brass blade front sight. I can easily get 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards with 165 gr handloads. What more can you ask? Putting a scope on a lever is just wrong. If you can't see the sight put a peep on it. If that doesn't work find a side lever (bolt action) and go at it. Levers are meant for up close and personal fast action shooting. The original tactical rifle. Just my opinion and worth what you paid for it.
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Well you are entitled to your opinion. Who cares if someone puts a scope on a lever gun? If it was such a no-no they wouldn't come pre-drilled and tapped now would they? Maybe they'd have that as a question on the PAL exam: "Can you install a scope on a Lever Action Rifle?" :jerkit:f:P:
 
Just a personal remark. Yes many put a scope on them but i find (again a personal remark) that a scope ruins the ease of carry of a lever action.
 
The 3 rifles pictured below are Marlin Model 1936. Marlin produced these rifles for a short period (1936 - 1937) following the Model 93. This gun was produced in 3 Models; Model 1936 Rifle, Model 1936 Carbine and Model 1936 Sporting Carbine. All 3 models are pictured in the photo and are in the famous .30-30 caliber. The other amazing thing about these 3 guns are they were all issued to the PCMR and all have the C broad arrow marked. These guns are much rarer then the Winchester PCMR marked 94 carbines.
Although the photos don't show it very good, the guns had a case colored frame and these 3 guns still have lots of the original CC rmaining.

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Really nice Marlins, Road King. Is the white line spacer on the sporting carbine a later addition? Doesn't look to fit the period. Marlin 36's are not easy to find and I wasn't even aware they were issued to the PCMR. Thanks for posting the pics.
 
RK,

What are the differences between the "Carbine and Model 1936 Sporting Carbine"? Looks like shorter magtube and same style tapered barrel as the rifle?
Really nice to see "later" rifles like that with case colored receivers. Nice touch.
That is a rare set of guns given they are all PCMR marked, and with such condition. I know Winchester case colors were quick to fade. Did Marlins CCing last any better?
Matt
 
Matt, the sporting carbine had the same length barrel as the carbine but with shorter mag tube and front sight was ramp style same as the rifle.
I was very lucky to find the 3 models of the 1936 PCMR used.
Yes the process that Marlin used for Case Coloring seemed to be better then what Winchester used for lasting. Maybe it has something to do with the laquer that was applied over the CC.

Mike, yes the white spacer is the incorrect butt plate, it has been replaced with the correct one now. These are just some file pictures that I have.
The PCMR marked Model 1936 Marlins are mentioned in Marlin Book.
 
Here's one of my fav guns.
It's a 94 Marlin, Short Rifle with a 20" Oct barrel, in 25-20.
Lots of blueing & Case coloring left on reciever.
It is such a petite little thing :)
Along side a standard Win SRC in 30wcf.


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senior said:
Here's one of my fav guns.
It's a 94 Marlin, Short Rifle with a 20" Oct barrel, in 25-20.
Lots of blueing & Case coloring left on reciever.
It is such a petite little thing :)
Along side a standard Win SRC in 30wcf.


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Bit of a side issue as I don't mean to steal the thread:redface:, but it would appear we have some similar furniture. This is a couple of the hide-a-bed in my den.

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