[Golphin]

I saw this listing and found it interesting what the bids were going to.

Marlin 336 ADL 1951 NEW IN BOX : Lever Action Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

[North country gal]

Uh, that's the sort of Marlin that keeps me up at night. Would I pay that? IF I had the money and IF I could talk my husband into it ... Beautiful waffle top.

 

[45BearGun]

for an original 1895, yes, I'd pay over $1k....but not for a 336

 

[dcsprings]

I wouldn't but I'm sure there are a handful of serious collectors who will and it may be one of those deals where it goes for more than the buy it now. I love stuff like that but I want to shoot it.

 

[JACKTW]

Beautiful ADL and certainly tempting to say the least. NIB unfired in all original condition... oh my, not like I haven't been searching for one for years! But... it's a 30-30. Now, if it were a 336 ADL in 35REM I'd pay more than the current bid for sure. Not sure how high I'd go but let's just say the temptation of having it would put a dent in my wallet!

Nice looking Marlin for sure.

Jack

 

[Golphin]

I would do it if I had some spare playing around cash as there will not be many of those to pick from down the road. Many spend that for a weekend at the beach or a weekend at the casino. At least this way you have something next week. It is all relative to a persons budget and time in life I guess.

 

[Sparky civil]

This may be a dumb question. Are overruns in the hand checkering common back then?

 

[chocdog]

I have a 336-ADL in .35 that is as nice as the Gunbroker rifle except for a storage issue on the barrel 3 inches down from the front sight. It's a 1955 model factory drilled and tapped with the original filler screws in place and the factory sling swivels.

Chocdog

 

[Golphin]

I didn't think they started drilling them until 1956. Maybe there were some done with late 1955 serial numbers also or I could have gotten ban information.

 

[WAHunter]

It would have to be 100% for me to even think about paying that much.

 

[Ret_Eng]

Since I just paid 900 bucks for a 338MX and ammo--I can see why some Marlins get into that $1K range.

 

[Ret_Eng]

I didn't think they started drilling them until 1956. Maybe there were some done with late 1955 serial numbers also or I could have gotten ban information.

They started drilling them in '55.

 

[Brocky]

Beautiful ADL and certainly tempting to say the least. NIB unfired in all original condition... oh my, not like I haven't been searching for one for years! But... it's a 30-30. Now, if it were a 336 ADL in 35REM I'd pay more than the current bid for sure. Not sure how high I'd go but let's just say the temptation of having it would put a dent in my wallet!

Nice looking Marlin for sure.

Jack

I had the same reaction. "If it was only .35 Rem..."

Still dreaming. Don't have that cash right now, but if I was rolling in scratch, I'd do it. Taken on it's own, the 30-30 is a fine caliber...

It's only when you compare it to the mighty .35 Rem that it seems anemic! :biggrin:

Brocky

 

[miket156]

I have an idea what PRICEDO will have to say about the price. :biggrin:


Cheers!



Mike T.

 

[lever addict]

This may be a dumb question. Are overruns in the hand checkering common back then?

All hand done back then. I have seen some overrun on many old checkered Marlins but that one does look to be a bit extreme.

 

[bandit1250]

It would have to be a 32 Special or 35 with the original swivels and the books with it for me to pay it. Yes the over runs on the checkering are common on the Deluxe rifles. I just replaced the spacers on two of those Deluxe models for a friend and they both had over runs but they are probably better left as is. I have fixed over runs and bad borders on guns that were valued less and some valued higher but the owner has to make the decision. Winchester Model 75 Sporter and Remington 513S are two good examples of terrible borders on there checkering. Some examples are worse than others no matter the brand.

 

[GaCop]

This may be a dumb question. Are overruns in the hand checkering common back then?

Hard to believe that's a professional checkering job! I guess the person who did the work was having a bad day......

 

[timalso]

I have a 51 which was someone's truck gun. Internally perfect; outside, not so much. Paid $165.

 

[OLBIKER]

Nice 336A.I would say its worth the money.I have had two ADL`s and the checkering sucked on both.So did the checkering on the vaunted pre 64 Winchester Mo.70s.I have a hand checkered Cooper Rifle and they do it right.

 

[DDDWho]

I like it but just to look at. I use all of my guns. I'd be reluctant to use that one. My 336 does the same thing as the nearly $1100 rifle but for lots less money. AND it wont be the end of the world if I scratch it.