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24 September 2020, 18:59
Uncle Grinch
Marlin Texan
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.




Shoot Safe,
Mike

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24 September 2020, 22:14
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.
25 September 2020, 10:09
Cougarz
Nice rifle you have there. Indeed the Texans were never as popular but they do look good. tu2


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25 September 2020, 19:12
Uncle Grinch
quote:
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.


Shoot Safe,
Mike

NRA Endowment Member

26 September 2020, 01:58
vzerone
quote:
Originally posted by Uncle Grinch:
quote:
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.

26 September 2020, 06:54
Bill/Oregon
Dang. I think these were offered in the Herter's catalog by mail circa late 1960s. I was tempted!


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28 September 2020, 16:17
buckeyeshooter
Nice rifle, I like the straight grip rifles, just fit me very well.
01 October 2020, 05:44
Atkinson
Id like to find a Marlin Texan in 30-30 or 35 REm.


Ray Atkinson
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01 October 2020, 07:04
vzerone
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/