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Uncle Grinch
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While Winchester 94’s are great rifles, I have always taken favor with Marlins, especially straight grip versions known as the Texan model. The 30-30 version is most common and I’ve got two already. I finally found and purchased a 35 Remington version. Haven’t received it yet, but it’s a pre-safety model. You don’t see these as often and I was delighted to pay up. It comes with a Lyman 66 receiver sight.



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Posts: 1006 | Location: Middle Georgia | Registered: 06 February 2011Reply With Quote
vzerone
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That's not a bad looking rifle. I'm partial to Win 94's. On the regular 336's the forearm wood is way too fat. The buttstock not so much, but still some. If Marlin could have designed out that lever hinge it would be a really sleek rifle.
 
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Nice rifle you have there. Indeed the Texans were never as popular but they do look good. tu2


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Uncle Grinch
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Originally posted by vzerone:
That's not a bad looking rifle. I'm partial to Win 94's. On the regular 336's the forearm wood is way too fat. The buttstock not so much, but still some. If Marlin could have designed out that lever hinge it would be a really sleek rifle.


I agree the slimmer forearm looks much better. I’ve seen some Marlins with the “fat” forearm that looks awful to me. I’ve got a M39 Marlin that has a large forearm. Would love to trim it down but don’t want to hurt it’s value.


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vzerone
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Originally posted by vzerone:
That's not a bad looking rifle. I'm partial to Win 94's. On the regular 336's the forearm wood is way too fat. The buttstock not so much, but still some. If Marlin could have designed out that lever hinge it would be a really sleek rifle.


Maybe buy a spare forearm and shape it like you like????

I agree the slimmer forearm looks much better. I’ve seen some Marlins with the “fat” forearm that looks awful to me. I’ve got a M39 Marlin that has a large forearm. Would love to trim it down but don’t want to hurt it’s value.
 
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Bill/Oregon
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Dang. I think these were offered in the Herter's catalog by mail circa late 1960s. I was tempted!


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Nice rifle, I like the straight grip rifles, just fit me very well.
 
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Atkinson
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Id like to find a Marlin Texan in 30-30 or 35 REm.


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Posts: 42332 | Location: Twin Falls, Idaho | Registered: 04 June 2000Reply With Quote
vzerone
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Well here's the good news. Ruger won the bid and has no plans to change the rifle. Read it here:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com...ive-lever-gun-ruger/
 
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