"Blue Light Special"
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"Blue Light Special"
I picked up this unfired 30TK "Blue Light Special" in 30-30 at a local firehall funshow recently:
Why "Blue Light Special?" Marlin made the 30TK for K-Mart in 1989.
It's a neat latter-day "sporting carbine," and a little sister to my 1972 B-prefix 1895 in 45-70.
At the funshow, I watched the seller as he was walking it around early Sat AM and the dealers were mostly ignoring him and the gun. When we met in an aisle I asked if he was selling and how much? There was no evidence of it having been fired -- no copper or lead on the rifling lands, no mark on the boltface, no mark on the mag tube follower. We settled on $300, and I thought that was fair for both parties.
When the rifle and $$$ exchanged hands, a few dealers took notice and asked me if I bought it, and how much I paid as I made my way to the car. I told them that the seller made me sign a non-disclosure agreement.
I fired it this past Sunday afternoon and hit claybirds standing on edge on the 100 yd berm, open sights, offhand. GTG.
Noah
Why "Blue Light Special?" Marlin made the 30TK for K-Mart in 1989.
It's a neat latter-day "sporting carbine," and a little sister to my 1972 B-prefix 1895 in 45-70.
At the funshow, I watched the seller as he was walking it around early Sat AM and the dealers were mostly ignoring him and the gun. When we met in an aisle I asked if he was selling and how much? There was no evidence of it having been fired -- no copper or lead on the rifling lands, no mark on the boltface, no mark on the mag tube follower. We settled on $300, and I thought that was fair for both parties.
When the rifle and $$$ exchanged hands, a few dealers took notice and asked me if I bought it, and how much I paid as I made my way to the car. I told them that the seller made me sign a non-disclosure agreement.
I fired it this past Sunday afternoon and hit claybirds standing on edge on the 100 yd berm, open sights, offhand. GTG.
Noah
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
You certainly did well there, nice one
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
That was a good buy. Sounds as if it is ready for deer season.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
Good find!
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Excellent!..
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
I really like that configuration. Was it hard to fire that first round? I bought an unfired, late 50's 94 carbine in 30-30 back in 1988 for 275.00. I've never been able to bring myself to shoot it haha.
That Marlin should make a great hunting rifle though. Super deal.
That Marlin should make a great hunting rifle though. Super deal.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
As my Uncle would say up at the farm------------------------"ya done good boy"
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
I always tell them I gave $100 for it. They shoulda made an offer when they had the chance.Noah Zark wrote:I picked up this unfired 30TK "Blue Light Special" in 30-30 at a local firehall funshow recently:
When the rifle and $$$ exchanged hands, a few dealers took notice and asked me if I bought it, and how much I paid as I made my way to the car. I told them that the seller made me sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Noah
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
Nice!
I love mine, best shooting .30-30 I've ever owned.
jb
I love mine, best shooting .30-30 I've ever owned.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
That's a nice one Rick. You don't see a lot of those.
The next time anyone asks you something that's none of their business, you say:
Him-----"Hey bud, how much you pay for that?
You-----"Can you keep a secret?"
Him-----"yea, sure"
You-----"So can I".
Or, another favorite of mine:
On being asked a stupid question, I respond, "nun ya"
Him----"huh?"
You----nun ya f--;$(8 business!
Or, how about this one?
Him---"how much you pay?"
You----Argo
Him---"huh?"
You----Argo f2@/ yourself.
The next time anyone asks you something that's none of their business, you say:
Him-----"Hey bud, how much you pay for that?
You-----"Can you keep a secret?"
Him-----"yea, sure"
You-----"So can I".
Or, another favorite of mine:
On being asked a stupid question, I respond, "nun ya"
Him----"huh?"
You----nun ya f--;$(8 business!
Or, how about this one?
Him---"how much you pay?"
You----Argo
Him---"huh?"
You----Argo f2@/ yourself.
Re: "Blue Light Special"
A really nice pick up......color me green with envy as I have been looking for one similar to that "A. K. Church" it into a trapper.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
If the dealers ingored him, then asked me what I'd paid, I'd have to have some fun at their expense.
"I gave him a hundie. Did I do alright?"
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
I have a 30TK,it is one of the best little 30-30's you will ever own. Mine is accurate, light and just plain fun to shoot. COGRATS !!!!! Great find................
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
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You did well - I especially like the 2/3's mag with the straight grip stock, too.
I'd be tempted to shorten the bbl to at least 16", or the end of the mag tube, whichever is best (& legal).
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You did well - I especially like the 2/3's mag with the straight grip stock, too.
I'd be tempted to shorten the bbl to at least 16", or the end of the mag tube, whichever is best (& legal).
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
UNFORTUNATELY KMART no longer sells guns! I purchased my first gun (that I bought) a Marlin 336 30-30 from Kmart back around 1980. My mom had to fill out the paperwork (dad was at work) and I handed over $139 if I recall correctly. I think shells were running about $4.50 a box back then.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
By the story and the photo of that exceptional piece you were obviously meant for each other. I envy you the nexus you walked into that day.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
i have one of those..... just may be the best 30/30 that i own !! good catch.
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Re: "Blue Light Special"
Nice gun and deal. That forend is my favourite Marlin forearm style and the rifle reminds me of a 444S with a straight stock. It shouls shoulder like lightening. It appears to be D&Ted by the factory for a receiver sight. I always wondered if the store brand Marlins were D&T like the Marlin brand. It really looks brand new, gotta love a $300 brand new pre-Rem Marlin!!!!