Marlin 336

It had one when it left the factory. Depending on its vintage, it may have been numbered on the lower receiver tang, and that part may have been switched out to convert from pistol grip to straight, or vice-versa. Or, some dope for some reason took the number off. Either way, a potential legal-type mess.

It has one, pictures of Marlin will help.

Taliesen1 said:

Not a serial number anywhere to be found. Thoughts

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It's just hard to see under the electrical tape.

That is hard to look at.

OH MY!

Tell me about it ... The action is rough too ☹

Well.... never seen one like THAT before.

Luis

Just put a steal receiver sight on it and it will be fine.

Taliesen1 said:

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Oh boy, thats got a lot going on! Interesting

First, I will bet when you remove the electrical tape you will find the serial number, start there. I guess someone thought they were making a "one of a kind" rifle. Well, they for sure did that. It looks like something you would see in a tomb in Egypt. I actually feel sorry for an inanimate object that was subjected to that. I am sorry but to me that is a complete devaluation of a good rifle. I guess anything can be fixed with enough cash thrown at it. My guess is that rifle was at one time over seas. I cant identify the symbols on the receiver, Sorry If I sound critical but I guess I am.

Art class project, at least they didn't mess up that classic Burris scope. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? That buttstock probably needs to be replaced anyway due to a fracture, hence the tape. Hard to get rid of the action markings though. I bet she still hunts just the way she is. Deer would be just as dead. Many suggestions on this forum for rust removal. Check the search bar.

WHY!

Well, that was enough to give me flashbacks to 1995, a year that I spent in Egypt.....😁

In my opinion the rifle can be saved and made a shooter again, but I'd want to take a very long look at the bore before investing much time or $$ into the "project". Even if the bore is completely shot (pun intended), the gun can likely be parted out for some coin.

Good Luck 👍

Luckily after some bore cleaning, it's in great shape 😁

I'd love to know the history behind this mess. Did your buddy do it? I'd start with stock. Remove the grip cap, butt plate and bulls eye for future parts and throw the rest on the camp fire. Is that hieroglyphics on the side of the receiver? Good luck.

I guess I missed the Egyptian variant in Brophy’s!!!

I may be way out in left field but I have seen some carvings like those that have been done by people with native american heritage. After seeing that rifle I wish I had paid more attention. Some investigation may be in order here. Just my thoughts.
Have a great day.
Jim

It's pre-safety, so it was built before 1983!
Take off the black tape and watch them serial numbers appear.
Bubba got his hands on it.

jwleeper said:

I may be way out in left field but I have seen some carvings like those that have been done by people with native american heritage. After seeing that rifle I wish I had paid more attention. Some investigation may be in order here. Just my thoughts.
Have a great day.
Jim

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You may be on to something there. I walk back my criticism for now. OP, how about a few more pics.