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Offline jlwilliams

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Marlin 336 gunsmith question
« on: July 17, 2012, 01:43:06 AM »
  I have a 336 with the 2/3 length mag tube (Glenfield version from the late '60s) I bought a barrel for an unrelated project and it came with a full length mag tube.  That got me thinking.  I sure would like a full length mag on my rifle.  I imagine I'll need a longer spring. My question is: are there any other internal differences I'm not taking into account?  Aside from re mounting the forward mag tube support and getting a new spring, are there any other issues I may want to consider before I take this gun apart and start scratching my head?
 
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Offline rdlange

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Re: Marlin 336 gunsmith question
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2012, 06:11:40 PM »
Google 'Marlin Owners Forum' and check the 'DIY gunsmithing' section.  They have lots of stuff on 336 mods.
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Re: Marlin 336 gunsmith question
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2012, 04:04:24 PM »
Instead of tearing that one down, look around for a 30A, that is what you are going to make.  The 30A, ( lomg mag tube), was made in much larger numbers than the 30, (short mag tube).  Could sell the 30 and have enough to buy a nice 30A.  DP
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Re: Marlin 336 gunsmith question
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 06:03:57 AM »
I would hate to do that to that desirable gun.Buy or trade for another ;D
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Re: Marlin 336 gunsmith question
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 01:03:30 AM »
  I hadn't thought the gun was particularly desirable.  I'll keep my eyes open and see what turns up before I do anything rash.
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