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Offline Kal52

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.30-30 straight stock
« on: October 29, 2006, 11:40:19 AM »
Hi all,

In the market for a new .30-30, was looking at the marlins, and was wondering if you can get one in a straight stock, like the one on my .45-70 cowboy?
have looked around and so far no luck.  I am just not a fan of the pistol grip.

Thanks

Dave


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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2006, 02:05:23 PM »
Hey Dave,
  I have a straight stock Marlin 30/30 that was made in 1975, about 90-95%. It took me about 4 years to find the one I wanted! They are rare but can be found, happy searching!!!

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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 03:57:06 PM »
Used to have a nice one -- kicked my a** for letting it go.   :'(  (Will have to go kick it again too...  Miss that rifle...)

There's one on gunbroker.com right now -- search on "336TS" -- that's one Model Number that designates the straight-gripped stock.

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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2006, 01:00:09 PM »
Great thanks ill check it out!

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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2006, 03:56:30 PM »
"TK" is another model suffix to search for...
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2006, 12:57:46 PM »
Several years ago I just happen to walk in a pawn shop and there sat this straight stock 336 in 30-30 made in 1967 it was love at first sight with a price of 250 after a little haggleing and (it was mid summer) I walked out the door for 200 tax's and all if I ever run into one like it in 35 Rem my search will be over
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2006, 04:02:05 PM »
Saw a straight stocked Marlin SS in .35 new in the box yesterday, $500 - ouch.....
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2006, 02:09:56 PM »
Saw a straight stocked Marlin SS in .35 new in the box yesterday, $500 - ouch.....
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2006, 07:26:08 AM »
I just found one at the gun show last week. A 1981 in 30-30 with the 18" barrel. I have been looking for a pre-safety straight stock forever. They are out there but they can be tough to find.

As an aside, what is the difference between the 336T and the 336TS?
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2006, 06:00:23 AM »
I bought a marlin 336T with an 18 inch barrel and straight stock while stationed in TEXAS about 12 years ago. Though I never did figure out what the T stood for except to designate A straight stock.  I had no idea they were hard to find. I bought it more as a travel gun as at the time a concealed carry permit was not available in texas (Ann Richards didn't like the idea).  I actually like the curved lever on a marlin and straight grip on a Winchester.
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2006, 12:20:33 AM »
Hi all,

In the market for a new .30-30, was looking at the marlins, and was wondering if you can get one in a straight stock, like the one on my .45-70 cowboy?
have looked around and so far no luck.  I am just not a fan of the pistol grip.

Thanks

Dave



Dave take a look here at this site, you will find straight stocks for the 336 Bob's Gun Shop

I hope this helps.

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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2006, 03:46:04 PM »
Hi olywa,

" As an aside, what is the difference between the 336T and the 336TS?"

The "S" stands for Safety and this model has the hammer block safety.

Good Shooting!
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2006, 08:20:28 PM »
Thanks Slufoot, that makes perfect sense. I appreciate you getting back to me on that.
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Re: .30-30 straight stock
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2006, 10:13:01 AM »
 The "T" in 336T stands for "Texan", and designates the straight grip stock.

  I know it is sacreligious to talk about putting scopes on these types of cowboy models, but here is a great big secret:  When you put a scope on a Marlin having a pistol grip, it makes the rifle feel "clunky", because the overall profile of the rifle is too tall. BUT, when you put a scope on a straight-gripped Marlin, the rifle remains fast as lightening and a joy to handle.

  Just my opinions.

Paulie