TCB in TN
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I have owned several Winnys and Marlins over the years. Currently have a 1962 Marlin 336 and a 1973 mfg Win 94. The Marlin is my favorite. It has an excellent trigger, and shoots like a dream. The Winny ain't bad either.
One more vote for a pre-crossbolt safety 336. I just brought home another one a couple weeks ago, vintage 1963, in great condition, with a straight stock, and I love it.
A scope is destructive of all of those characteristics. Of course, I may feel differently when my eyes are 30 or 40 years older.
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A scope is destructive of all of those characteristics. Of course, I may feel differently when my eyes are 30 or 40 years older.
The safety issue?? Leave it on fire and drop the hammer to half cock. That's what you have to do to put the safety on the early Marlins..