I decided to give myself 3-4hrs this week after work to do a project for myself. The gun in particular was handed down through the family, not a high end piece compared to most of the stuff I do, but she see’s good use deer hunting on my property.

I’ve always been enamored by Joel Dorleacs stock shaping and style, a combination of traditional with an aggressive flair. Looking at antique Marlin Deluxe lever guns, I believe in inspiration from such. Specifically the line from the toe that runs up into the wrist and terminates on top of the wrist. I’m actually shaping up a .375 customer gun that is close, but still not as aggressive. So finally, on my own piece, I pushed my comfort zone from the subdued. I took the “deluxe” lines and pushed those boundaries.

I’ll plan to use this factory stock I’ve shaped and have it duplicated into a much nicer piece of wood, so I’m not going to bother with a fine oil finish or checkering. Maybe consider adding a cheakpiece before doing so. I’ve slimmed the forend a lot and plan to do an 1885 forend cap instead of the 336 forend band. Considering reducing mag tube length as well, engraving, and CCH.

The rather pudgy Marlin 336 stock followed by my shaped factory stock.

https://i.imgur.com/uBzzC6j.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sNMwGdu.jpg

Definitely an improvement.
Now if you click on BBC code, instead of Linked BBC code, the pictures will show up right here

I had a hard time finding that option on my phone. Usually on the computer it’s a non-issue.

Very nice, huge improvement.

It looks like an early 70s 336, which are somewhat slimmer than the 40s/50s version. You've improved the firearm whatever version it is. And to my eye, a half or three quarter magazine is always a good look for a lever action rifle.

I've ner seen a wave-like grip-end treatment like that before. Can someone explain the logic/antecedents for it, please?

Very Nice

Looks just like my 1893 Deluxe butt stock, minus the steel butt plate

I have a waffle top 336 that I have re-barreled into a half octagon, in 38-55
Will also put a half magazine in it
And a Marbles ( old ) tang sight

Have a decent chunk of Bastone that I will work into stocks for it

Jim Wisner

Very nice, Aaron. Saw your post on the Texas Hunting Forum. Love the grip "cap" treatment.