which one to get

sullkat · Post by **sullkat** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:37 pm

Which one?
win94 mfg in 1968 or marlin 336 mfg 1971 straight grip both in very good condition. both 30-30 would like to have both but $$
Don't have a Marlin in 30 but have 3 win 94
So help me choose please.

geobru · Post by **geobru** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:00 pm

Since you have 3 94's already, I'd pass on the post 64 Winnie and go for the Marlin. I'm a Winchester kind of guy myself, but am unimpressed with the early post 64 94's I have seen. I think I'd want the Marlin just for variety if nothing else, but the Marlin guys LOVE their Marlins. Try it you might like it!

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:13 pm

well for me having some 94s & 1 marlin in 38-55 id grab the marlin, but then 40 years i had a marlin
with a straight stock & still miss it

ollogger

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:43 am

Marlin.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:09 am

1968 makes the Model 94 a post-64 before the 1970 upgrades from the previous stamped ligter & roll pins, etc, AND it has the sintered metal receiver that's very hard to refinish needs be - so I'd pass in favor of the Marlin Texan in a heartbeat.

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Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:38 pm

That straight grip Marlin sounds like a winner. Keep her real clean inside as they jam more than a Wrenchester.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:09 pm

Another vote for the Marlin.

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:18 pm

Straight grip Marlins are a rare bird and IMHO the late 60s 94 are the worst 94s. Another vote for Marlin.

jcw · Post by **jcw** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:52 pm

Get the Marlin.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:55 pm

I'd take the Marlin way before a '68 Winchester. 1965 to the early '80s weren't the best for Winchester!

jb

gak · Post by **gak** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:49 pm

A Win guy, but another +1 for the "Marlin in a heatbeat." The mid-late 60s Win 94s were atrocious. Some say they shoot fine,..fine, but they're fugly and IMO not worthy of ownership except if given one, I'd strip/antique it (so I could bear looking at it

) and throw it in the truck or the corner of the cabin as a back-up.

sullkat · Post by **sullkat** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:53 am

Thanks for the input, the Marlin will be on its way today.

JB · Post by JB » Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:35 am

Wise choice. Those mid to late 60's 94's just don't do it for me.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:40 am

I'm late to this thread, but I'll make it unanimous for the Marlin.
I too prefer Win 94s but I've also wanted a straight stock Marlin carbine for a long time.

Joe

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:59 pm

I think the straight stock makes the Marlin look great. A thin forearm would make it even nicer. When did Marlin make the fat forearm standard?

Did I mention I don't like fat forearms on a levergun?

Dave B · Post by **Dave B** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:07 am

I hope that you enjoy the Marlin for many years to come.

Dave B

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:42 am

Please post pictures when you get it in. I have personally never seen a Marlin 336 30/30 with a straight grip stock in person.

gak · Post by **gak** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:12 pm

This is how I'd want a 336 to look, an old 93:

IOW - like a proper Pre War Winchester

sullkat · Post by **sullkat** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:31 pm

Here you go. Just needs a little TLC, different scope and mounts but over all not bad, strong rifleing. No defects on blueing.

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:01 pm

very cool.

spaceman

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:11 pm

aggghhh --- the dreaded super tall see-thru rings !

Those seem to be standard issue for every other levergun from the 70's/80's i have seen on a used rack if they had an optic.

The rifle looks great though ! nice score

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