[Badger]

Tombstone,

I'm new to this site so I was going through some of the older "blogs" and came across your interest in making a .38-55, 336. I did this about 4 years ago by installing a Marlin .375 Win. Barrel and having it reamed out to .38-55 lenght. I also had a 1/2 magazine put on it. It is one hansome rifle and a good hunter. I use 34 gr of IMR 3031 behind a 255 gr. Barnes Original bullet for a chrongraphed 1700 fps.

I hope this was some help.

Badger

 

[Badger]

I got all of the parts for a Marlin 336 .30-30 (Marlin Microgroove 375 Win Barrel, Half Magazine, and Forend with Cap) from Gun Parts Corp. I had a friend of mine who's is a very skilled gunsmith put it together. I suppose I could also shoot .375 Win Ammo in it too. I believe that Green River also makes a barrel that is threaded for Marlins. It's a poor man's .38-55.

 

[Badger]

Sorry Gun Parts is out of barrels Hobie.

Djh - Good lookin rifle.

It's worth the effort to make one.