336 .35 rem question

[swordfish]

I just picked up a Marlin 336 .35 Rem. used in very good condition from the look of it. Couldn't pass it up.

The question I have is about the dummy sight screw holes. There are (3), bottom (2) have the screws in them, but the third located center above is not filled. (open no screw) It doesn't seem to be threaded and figure it is for a rear iron sight post of some sort, does it need to be filled? Is there something missing? It has a scope mount on it. I assume the rear iron sight has been removed for the scope mount.

I couldn't find a exploded diagram that shows what the hole is, but they do show the (2) dummy screw holes.

What can you tell me?

Thanks,
Swordfish

[doorgunner]

The bottom two threaded holes are for those who wish to install a rear peep sight.  The hole above it is NOT supposed to be threaded.  That is where the shaft from the ejector, which is located inside of the receiver protrudes through.

You should probably do some research on field stripping the Marlin levergun.  To properly break it down for cleaning, you remove the lever hinge screw, drop out the lever, remove the bolt, and with a pair of tweezers lift out the ejector.  You can then clean the rifle in the same fashion that you would a bolt action rifle, from the breach end.

[swordfish]

Thanks Gunner, must be something buggered up for the hole not to be filled by the ejector pin, thus the good deal I guess. I'll break it down tonight to see what's up.

Thanks again,
Swordfish

[BBF]

That open hole makes me think the ejector is missing.

[swordfish]

That open hole makes me think the ejector is missing.

Yup, it sure is. 

Looks like I'll have to get one.
All else looks good. I got it for $300 so I'm not to pissed, but it is BS to have to deal with.
The guy said he bought it "new/used unfired" and never fired it. That looks to be true by looking at the bore, but .....................

[jlchucker]

Somebody must have lost that when they took that Marlin apart for cleaning from the receiver end.  No screws hold that in--just a spring arrangement that pokes through that hole, ever so slightly.  I was cleaning my 45-70 out in the back yard one day and lost that piece.  Never did find it, but just about any gunsmith worth his salt will have a couple of these kicking around, and they aren't very expensive.  I'm more careful about cleaning Marlin leverguns from the rear these days.  It's a good way to do it, but you have to keep track of that ejector when you do.

[BBF]

When I had Marlins I kept one finger on the ejector as I pulled to bolt out just to make sure that little rascal wouldn't run away.

[jlchucker]

When I had Marlins I kept one finger on the ejector as I pulled to bolt out just to make sure that little rascal wouldn't run away.

Me too, now, BBF. 

[DCmauser]

Wild West Guns makes an aftermarket replacement ejector for about $25-

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=161270   Blue

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=746964   Stainless

Some claim these are superior to factory original in every regard.

[wreckhog]

For $25 they should be. The original looks like a hair pin. Which is probably ok for the typical owner.

[swordfish]

Wild West Guns makes an aftermarket replacement ejector for about $25-

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=161270   Blue

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=746964   Stainless

Some claim these are superior to factory original in every regard.

I was checking those out yesterday, figured I'd ask here if anyone had used them. I read the few reviews they had posted and sounded OK. I like that it's stainless. Shipping was less than $3. Marlins price for one is about the same total. Think I'm going to give it a try.