Another .35 Rem Coming

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RevDerb

Discussion Starter · Feb 23, 2011

Due to a thread started on here by Anachronism, I became aware of the popularity of 1951 mfg Marlin 336A's. So I walk into my LGS on Monday to discover that he has just put one in .35 Rem on the rack. Gun looked nice so I came home and questioned the guys on here about the desirability of such a gun. They assured me that it would be a valuable addition to my collection if it was in decent shape. So I went back today and inspected it again. It is in beautiful condition with 95%+ metal and real nice wood. It has a Williams fencepost scope and peep sight mounted on it. Bore is really shiny with good grooves. I told him to put my name on it and I would redeem it next week so it's mine. Don't know what I'll do with two 35 Rems but couldn't pass it up. Maybe trade it for a .32? Pics later when I get it.

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gunrunner

· #2 · Feb 23, 2011

You could take over the World Rev ;D Everbody needs two. Wih scope,without. Rifle,carbine.pistol,are stright.maybe even one with a syn stock for bad weather. How about a loaner one, for when I drop by

Good deal,With a peep of course

Gunrunner,,

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bigjeepman

· #3 · Feb 24, 2011

RevDerb said:
Don't know what I'll do with two 35 Rems

Buy a third one to keep 'em company. I have three and it doesn't hurt one bit and one of them is a 1951 336A model ... ;D

bjm

Anachronism

· #4 · Feb 24, 2011

Thanks RevDerb. I'm glad to know that I've helped contribute to another round of Marlinitis.

And besides, someone has to give those fine old Marlins a good home. ;D

(Those '51 336A models sure are sweet aren't they?)

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 24, 2011

Anachronism said:
Thanks RevDerb. I'm glad to know that I've helped contribute to another round of Marlinitis.

And besides, someone has to give those fine old Marlins a good home. ;D

(Those '51 336A models sure are sweet aren't they?)

It really is a nice looking rifle. I'm anxious to pick it up.

Lonnie

· #6 · Feb 24, 2011

Buy a third one to keep 'em company. I have three and it doesn't hurt one bit and one of them is a 1951 336A model ...

That way when you're out hunting with one the other one isn't all alone in the safe waiting for ya'll to come back ;D, Lonnie.

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 24, 2011

Lonnie said:
That way when you're out hunting with one the other one isn't all alone in the safe waiting for ya'll to come back ;D, Lonnie.

I think that it'll work out because I always like to have two rifles with me when I'm hunting just in case I experience issues with one. This past season my backup was usually my .45/70.

Brian in FL

· #8 · Feb 25, 2011

Anachronism said:
Thanks RevDerb. I'm glad to know that I've helped contribute to another round of Marlinitis.

And besides, someone has to give those fine old Marlins a good home. ;D

(Those '51 336A models sure are sweet aren't they?)

My own A in .35 Remington is a 1951 model, and, yes, they are real sweet.

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 25, 2011

Good thing I got the ball cap to wear with them. Thanks, Brian.

Longfin

· #10 · Feb 25, 2011

As has been said, you will need another to go with those two. Same reason I have more horses than we can ride at one time. So the ones left behind won't get lonely and cause trouble.

A 1951 is the one I have looked for, since it is my year of birth, but have not been able to find. Congratulations on a good find.

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 25, 2011

Longfin said:
As has been said, you will need another to go with those two. Same reason I have more horses than we can ride at one time. So the ones left behind won't get lonely and cause trouble. A 1951 is the one I have looked for, since it is my year of birth, but have not been able to find. Congratulations on a good find.

Wow! Yer a young un'.

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 5, 2011

Picked it up today. Pics later in the evening. ;D

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 6, 2011

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gunrunner

· #14 · Mar 6, 2011

I like it. Hope ya try it out, with just the peep.Guess Im a Baby then ;D I got here in 62 ;D Gunrunner,,

Anachronism

· #15 · Mar 6, 2011

She sure is a beauty, RevDerb. Congratulations!

That's a pretty interesting sight setup as well - I might be dating myself here but I've never seen a scope mount like that. Here's hoping she shoots as good as she looks.

RevDerb

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 6, 2011

I had never seen a sight/scope set-up like that either but my LGS said that it was quite common back in the fifties. I definitely am curious as to how the peep will work too.

I'm really anxious to shoot it. I'm anxious to shoot anything but it's currently 7F up here and dark. Also, I have two services to do plus communion to shut-ins today so it will have to wait for another day. Haven't shot anything in weeks. :'(

Wish that some of you folks were closer to share and give me some pointers.

jnicol6600

· #17 · Mar 6, 2011

I guess the quick release scope and backup sights isnt a recent idea. Nice lookin rifle btw

gunrunner

· #18 · Mar 6, 2011

Same here RevDerb,And it goes both ways

Sometimes I need advice with your work.

Not making sunday school but Ill be there for service. My Dads a deacon,he called last night and said Preacher Caldwell wanted to talk to us about the wedding.No worries there,I love and respect the Man.We are both in our late 40s,so We should know what we want out of each other. I hope that rifle is a nail driver for ya. Cant wait to hear how she does. Gunrunner,,

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