Marlin Levers, I've been reborn

H4831 said:
I think your box of ammo pre dates mine. The price marked on mine would coincide with the years of late 50s to mid 1960, but I think the Super Clean designation was before that.
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Yes sir, pretty sure you are correct. I had a look out of curiosity, the price on the 35 Rem is marked $3.75 and on the 30-30 it is marked $1.90.

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You will notice in my picture that there are no white spacers behind the butt plate or the grip cap, this is because I removed them as they had shrunk very badly, I guess they dried out over the years?
 
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Johnn that's a beauty iron that Marlin 1894 in 44-40...
I'm also partial to what my old Uncle calls "injun basher" butt plates...

freddyfour said:
I really like the idea of sticking to the 336 vs the GG, I think a nice old Weaver 4x would top a 336 off nicely!
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I lucked out and found an old Marlin 4x32 T post reticule scope...it's the one on my '65 Golden Mountie
 
crazy_davey said:
I did that to an 1895 guide gun a few years back for my father for Fathers Day. I swapped all the parts from a 22" barreled 1895 with the pistol grip. In the end it was much nicer to shoot with real heavy loads.
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It's quite likely I'll end up doing the same in the not too distant future. For the present;), I'll 'grin & bear' and see if I can put some of those 405gr Remingtons to good use this fall:).
 
BrotherRockeye said:
Johnn that's a beauty iron that Marlin 1894 in 44-40...
I'm also partial to what my old Uncle calls "injun basher" butt plates...



I lucked out and found an old Marlin 4x32 T post reticule scope...it's the one on my '65 Golden Mountie
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I've mentioned this in previous posts but that old 44-40 was an item that stayed in cabin relatives had on the Bowron Lake chain before the government extended the park boundry and bought them out. When one of the relatives, one of the few other gun nuts in the family, decided to thin out his collection, he gave me first pick and I opted for the old Marlin. He was quite suprised that was my choice, considering all that was available, until I told him the reason. When he & my Dad were hunting Moose further up the lake system, my cousin & I used to sneak it out and assult an old rotten snag behind the cabin with some of the old black powder cartridges that were stored in an Old Chum tobacco tin. Along with that 'informal' target practice, that was the first centerfire I had ever shot.
Now, I take it out every once in a while for basically a little off hand practice with some 200gr cast loads using Trail Boss. Just had the hammer/trigger notch 'touched up' by a friend that does a little gunsmith work. The old girl was starting to show her age and wasn't holding as it should on full ####. I'll take it out for a test once our present level of 'wet coast' sunshine quits falling.
 
freddyfour said:
So I was up north a couple weeks ago Coyote hunting and ice fishing with a few guys and finally got my hands on a vintage Marlin 336. Now I have never had one in my hands before and always considered myself a Winchester guy as that's what I know and own................Wow what a difference in how smooth the actions of Marlins are! All this time I thought the Win 1894 was the cats ass, man was I wrong! I almost look at my nice old vintage 1894 SRC with discuss.

Obviously I now have to own my vary own Marlin now and won't be satisfied till I do. So a few questions to get me pointed in the right direction. What is there a difference in the 336 to the 30AS? I like the idea of a non barrel banded for end on the 30AS and also I do not really like the front sight hood on a lot of 336's. What is the difference in C vs W on the 336? Is the Guide Gun or similar models in 45-70 as slick and smooth as the 336? Since I need a new moose gun I am considering the 45-70 over the 30-30 for the extra power, though I do love the 30-30. Last question, I really like the look of the BL and GBL but do not like the laminated stocks, are there aftermarket walnut stocks available?

Thanks for the input

Brian
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I have several Marlin 336s and Winchester 94s. The Marlins are smooth but the Winchester's just feel lighter. Each has its benefits. I think you could drive fence posts in all day with your Marlin, give it a wipe and it'll be no worse for wear. I just picked up a 1953 Texan in 35 Remington. Shopped for a year before stumbling on it on CGN. If that SRC disgusts you too much, give me a call, I'll take it off your hands. Just don't expect me to give up my Texan.
 
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Marlinlever3030 said:
I have several Marlin 336s and Winchester 94s. The Marlins are smooth but the Winchester's just feel lighter. Each has its benefits. I think you could drive fence posts in all day with your Marlin, give it a wipe and it'll be no worse for wear. I just picked up a 1953 Texan in 35 Remington. Shopped for a year before stumbling on it on CGN. If that SRC disgusts you too much, give be a call, I'll take it off your hands. Just don't expect me to give up my Texan.
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Well I may have exaggerated a bit, she's still a welcome part of my herd:)
 
Johnn Peterson said:
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Got a Moose with it on a trip to the B.C. interior with my Dad in '71. With the 444, that was the 1st Moose I used it on.

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That is a great picture Johnn... I am sure it holds alot of memories for you... reminds me of some of the pics I have with my dad in the days when there were fewer roads and we were happy to put meat on the table.
 
hoytcanon said:
That is a great picture Johnn... I am sure it holds alot of memories for you... reminds me of some of the pics I have with my dad in the days when there were fewer roads and we were happy to put meat on the table.
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Thanks guy:). In that previous picture, the rifle Dad was using was his pride & joy, a 30-06 Husqvarna light weight, which I inherited when he passed away a few years back.

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In keeping with the generation next, I used it on my first Mule Deer hunt in Alberta on draw, with my partners & guides, my Daughter & Son In Law:D.

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On my second Mule Deer hunt there, with the same partners, and back to that other picture you commented on, I used Dad's hunting jacket and his hat:). Different rifle though.

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My Daughter has asked if, when I can no longer use the Husqvarna, if I'd be willing to pass it on to the only other right hander in the family, my first Granddaughter. Agreed, she will be the next caretaker, when old enough;):D.

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freddyfour said:
You certainly have a lot of history with your rifles and your hunts. Always a pleasure hearing and seeing what you have to say.

This is the kind of thread high jack that I like:)
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Thanks, but you're correct:redface:, I did get more than a little carried away and high jack your thread. Sorry about that:redface:. That wasn't my original intent.
 
Awesome to read a thread when folks are not too busy slagging each other for differences of opinion. John, Your posts made me feel very sentimental because it brought back many memories of hunting with my father and now my son. Thank you.

As to the 30-30, I have a brand new one. No QC issues that I could find. It is smoothening out and shooting as much cast loads as I can throw at it! It's a keeper.
 
I see someone just threw another log on the fire, so here is some more chatter.
Further to the different age markings on old CIL Dominion boxes between mine and Crazy Davey's.
Here is an old box of 22 Super Clean, which would correspond in age to his box of 35 Remington CF. I think this is pre WW2 markings, as well as those that were produced directly after WW2.
I thought it interesting what is written on the side of the box about target shooting. This is the 22 ammunition that was used exclusively, during the great age of competetive shooting following WW2.
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H4831 said:
I see someone just threw another log on the fire, so here is some more chatter.
Further to the different age markings on old CIL Dominion boxes between mine and Crazy Davey's.
Here is an old box of 22 Super Clean, which would correspond in age to his box of 35 Remington CF. I think this is pre WW2 markings, as well as those that were produced directly after WW2.
I thought it interesting what is written on the side of the box about target shooting. This is the 22 ammunition that was used exclusively, during the great age of competetive shooting following WW2.
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Here's some stuff I have along similar lines Bruce.

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sobo4303 said:
Awesome to read a thread when folks are not too busy slagging each other for differences of opinion. John, Your posts made me feel very sentimental because it brought back many memories of hunting with my father and now my son. Thank you.
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It sure is refreshing eh!



Curious as to where you fellas find all this old ammo, and what ever happened to Dominion ammo?
 
H4831 said:
Further to the different age markings on old CIL Dominion boxes between mine and Crazy Davey's.
Here is an old box of 22 Super Clean, which would correspond in age to his box of 35 Remington CF.
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Ouch, this is going way off topic cou: :D

I think the one in the middle is the same as yours H4831. It is still full as well! :eek:

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