Anyone here like the trapper length marlin carbines. There called Marauders and were only produced for a couple of years, 63&64 I believe. They have the straight grip and 16&1/4" barrel. The front sight is dovetailed into the barrel, not ramped.
I like them so well I have two. I have one with a 3x leupold scope and one with the factory open sights.
They were available in 30/30 and 35rem. Both of mine are in 30/30. They are sure handy little carbines and shoot good as well. Just a joy to carry and hunt with where the ranges are short. Don't think I'll ever get rid of mine. Someday the grandkids will inherit them but untill then I'll keep and enjoy them both.
I graduated high school in 1963 so these fit right in to my age catagory as well.
Regards,