Marlin 336 .35 Remington Strait Stock

[Deaf Smith]

Well saw one at a gun shop.

20 inch Bbl, JW stamped, strait stock like a Texan, and in .35 Remington.

Now whomever had it brazed on a sling swivel to the front guard band. Also took of the front and rear sight (no sight blank, just and open dovetail for the rear sight.)

Also has a solid steel scope mount and an awful Tasco scope.

Not rusty or anything.

So if I wanted to make it original I'd have to get a new front barrel band and new front sight (just blank out the rear sight and add a Skinner for the gun.) And hope the scope mount used the original drilled and tapped holes on top!

$399 on consignment.

Is that an ok deal?

Thanks,

Deaf

 

[CaliCoastie]

Lot of people would jump at that. Best of luck.

 

[mac66]

Seems high to me. The scope adds no value, the lack of sights discounts the value IMO.

 

[Badlander]

That's in the ballpark.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Well I always wanted a Marlin Marauder in .35 Remington.

But it would cost some to restore and shorten the barrel.

I'll think about it.

Deaf

 

[ngnrd]

Seems high to me. The scope adds no value, the lack of sights discounts the value IMO.

I agree that the scope adds no value. But, if you want 'em, original sights can be found relatively cheap. At the gun show last weekend, a guy was selling a set (complete front and rear) marked at $25. If a Skinner peep is going on, what's the value in having the rear sight anyway? It's just going to sit in a drawer collecting dust while you're out lining up critters in the peep...

Also, if you're adding a Skinner, you'll probably need a taller front blade than what was on there originally anyway. So, the only extra parts you'd have to buy (besides the band) is a mount for the front ramp and maybe a couple of screws. Marlin sent me a mount for free when the one on my 336D broke. (It just wasn't the right one, which I actually found at Brownell's for about $15.)

Plus, if you get one of the longer Skinner's (I got the Alaskan for the longer sight radius it provides), it will cover any 'extra' holes that may be under that scope mount...

Besides, depending on how long it's been sitting there on the consignment rack, you can probably get it for a bit less than the $400 they're asking. Seems like it's worth making an offer.

 

[BSA1]

I wish I was in Texas.

That ole 35 Remmie would be taking up space in my gun vault right now.

 

[jmr40]

A standard older Marlin in 30-30 is worth that. The straight stock rifles bring a small premium and 35 Remington does too. Even needing a little work I'd buy it. Of course I have a soft spot for straight grip Marlins.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I would buy it. Basically I I paid $500 for a 336 Texan in 30-30 and was happy as a clam. Parts won't be hard to come buy.

 

[ECVMatt]

I would buy that in a heart beat. That is a very good price for a straight stock Marlin with the .35 Rem caliber adding to the value. I say get it...

Like JMR40 I REALY like straight stocks..

 

[Salmoneye]

20 inch Bbl, JW stamped, strait stock like a Texan, and in .35 Remington.

To my understanding, it's not "like" a Texan...It is a Texan...

All straight stock 336's are referred to as 'Texans'...

At least on every Marlin forum I have ever been to they are...

YMMV

 

[kylec]

I'd put down 3 bills and see if they took it.

 

[jaysouth]

If it doesn't say 336 "T", it's not a Texan. The 336RC was made in straight stocks in 30-30, 32 Win and 35 Rem for many years.

Can you get .35 Rem factory ammo or brass? In some places, neither have been seen for years.

I would go for it and leave it as except for the scope.

 

[Deaf Smith]

jmr40, EVC....

HHHHHAAAAAAAA! Those are mighty good looiing leverguns!!

Now here I have in my sights a 336T in .44 magnum and a 336 in .35 Remington. Both strait stocked.

Hmmmm. I dunno what I'm gonna do!

Deaf

 

[Salmoneye]

If it doesn't say 336 "T", it's not a Texan. The 336RC was made in straight stocks in 30-30, 32 Win and 35 Rem for many years.

According to everything I have read...The 336's were marketed as "Texans" in the catalogs long before they were ever marked as such...

The RC's with straight stocks are indeed 'Texans' (as is any 336 or .444)...They were not marked with a "T" till sometime in the 60's...

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/336/45356-marlin-s-texans-7.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/336/90911-marlin-336-rc-deluxe-texan.html

Also according to what I have read, this info is all in Brophy's book, though I can not verify that as I do not have a copy...

 

[greenmtnguy]

I'd try to talk them down $50 or so. But I might buy it anyway - I used to borrow my uncle's straight stock 336 in 35 Remington and it was a beauty to carry in the woods.