MY HANDS ARE SHAKIN' AND MY KNEES ARE WEAK....

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:59 pm

YOU KNOW FOLKS, AFTER 59 YEARS OF SHOOTING I DO NOT GET ALL THAT EXCITED WHEN A NEW GUN COMES ALONG. I HAVE PRETTY MUCH SHOT 'EM ALL AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. STILL, THERE ARE THRILLS TO BE HAD GETTING CERTAIN GUNS AND ONE OF THOSE TOOK UP RESIDENCE THIS AFTERNOON HERE ON THE BLACK HILLS EASTERN SLOPE. I HAVE LOOKED FOR ONE OF THESE FOR MANY DECADES NOW, EVEN MISSING BY A COUPLE BY WEIRD CIRCUMSTANCES AND HAVING TAFFIN GET THERE FIRST ON ANOTHER. IT IS A MARLIN 336RC 20" STRAIGHT STOCKED CARBINE IN 35REM AND I AM HERE TO TELL YOU IT IS A PEACH OF A NICE GUN. BEAUTIFUL STRAIGHT GRAINED BLACK AMERICAN WALNUT, DEEP BLUING LIKE THEY USE TO DO, A SMOOTHNESS OF ACTION THAT SEEMS TO BE MISSING IN THE NEWER MADE GUNS, AND NOT A CENT SPENT ON MEANINGLESS ORNAMENTATION OTHER THAN THE BULLSEYE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTSTOCK. [ WHOOPS, IT DOES HAVE THE GOLD TRIGGER I NEVER NOTICED TILL NOW..]
AND NOW I CANNOT FIND MY LIST OF LETTER DESIGNATIONS TO TELL WHEN IT WAS MADE. THE SERIAL NUMBER STARTS WITH A V....
THE ONLY BAD PART IS JUDY BOUGHT IT FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ME AND I CANNOT TAKE IT OUT SHOOTING UNTIL AFTER KRIS KRINGLE DOES HIS THING IN ONE WEEK, NINE HOURS AND 51 SECONDS.

brionic · Post by **brionic** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:02 pm

Glad to read it. Someone was selling one on another board last week and I thought of you. Maybe that"s where Santa found yours

Hope you enjoy it, after a lifetime of searching. After Christmas, of course.
--
Brian

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:05 pm

SN #Vxxxxx = 1961 (August)-1962

Why, it's half as old as you, Terry !

Welcome back from the Dark Side !

.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:07 pm

Congratulations, May it shoot as straight as a 1 of 1000 Winchester.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:09 pm

Terry,

Glad you got something you've wanted. There are a few guns I'd turn to jello over, so I do understand.

Now, hopefully Santa will drop off a couple boxes of ammo for it and you can give us a really smokin range report after Christmas. With photos of course.

Joe

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:15 pm

Where's the dang pictures?

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:18 pm

J Miller wrote:Terry,

Glad you got something you've wanted. There are a few guns I'd turn to jello over, so I do understand.

Now, hopefully Santa will drop off a couple boxes of ammo for it and you can give us a really smokin range report after Christmas. With photos of course.

Joe

AW SHUCKS JOSE, THERE WAS A LOT OF BOXED FACTORY AMMO WITH IT, A PILE OF ONCE FIRED BRASS, AND TWO SETS OF DIES TOO I AM TOLD. I GOT THIS ALL TODAY IN A SEPARATE BOX FROM THE UPS AND JUDY SAID I CANNOT OPEN IT EITHER UNTIL CHRISTMAS.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:23 pm

Terry Murbach wrote:
J Miller wrote:Terry,

Glad you got something you've wanted. There are a few guns I'd turn to jello over, so I do understand.

Now, hopefully Santa will drop off a couple boxes of ammo for it and you can give us a really smokin range report after Christmas. With photos of course.

Joe
AW SHUCKS JOSE, THERE WAS A LOT OF BOXED FACTORY AMMO WITH IT, A PILE OF ONCE FIRED BRASS, AND TWO SETS OF DIES TOO I AM TOLD. I GOT THIS ALL TODAY IN A SEPARATE BOX FROM THE UPS AND JUDY SAID I CANNOT OPEN IT EITHER UNTIL CHRISTMAS.

Wow, Judy is being mean to you. Kinda like when you was a wee little kid and you just knew what was under the tree but you didn't dare open the wrapped boxes. Oh bo do I remember those times.

Well, you know how fast time passes so don't fret ... too much.

Joe

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:28 pm

Merry Christmas, TERRY. I hope you got something just as nice for the Wonderful Lady

76/444 · Post by **76/444** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:36 pm

Luv them Marlins!!!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:53 pm

That shounds like a real trophy!

jason

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:57 pm

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:18 pm

Good for you you lucky ole' timer, Nice to see you grinnin'.

Nath.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:22 pm

Terry you must have been a good boy this year for Santa to be so generous. I reckon it's going to be a long week for you.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:35 pm

My bride is a Judy as well, and she has bought me a couple or three of my most treasured pieces. It'll keep Terry, she just may have a very nice reward in store for you for your patience.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:39 pm

TedH wrote:Terry you must have been a good boy this year for Santa to be so generous. I reckon it's going to be a long week for you.

+ 1 MERRY CHRISTMAS TERRY.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:47 pm

Better warm up those 35 Remington dies and get to pressin' while you're waiting.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:01 pm

Terry Murbach wrote:CANNOT TAKE IT OUT SHOOTING UNTIL AFTER KRIS KRINGLE DOES HIS THING IN ONE WEEK, NINE HOURS AND 51 SECONDS.

But who's counting...

Merry Christmas early and congrats on getting a "holy grail"!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:11 pm

Terry you need to start givin us younger fellas lessons on how to be good.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:41 pm

HEY, TERRY: You've got MAIL !

I sent you something for Christmas, to occupy yourself until you can open the Marlin Box.

.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:45 pm

Thirty Fives Rock! Looking for just such a rifle for my middle son...when I have the jing and the opportunity presents itself, I will pounce.

Congrats Terry!

pokey · Post by **pokey** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:56 pm

HO,HO,HO.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:57 pm

What a Sweet Gun/ a Sweet Christmas Gift/ a Sweet Lady for getting you that fine Gift!

That's a Treasure along with her! Your a lucky Man!

Cherokee · Post by **Cherokee** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:40 pm

I never would have thought TM would feel that way - Guess we know what you will be doing the day after Christmas.....Enjoy.
Merry Christmas

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:07 pm

Congratulations Terry!

Judy is such a good sport, I'll bet if you hang aroudn the tree, whimpering and stroking the box long enough, along wih a little judicious begging, she will probably let you take it for a test drive before next Friday.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:12 pm

Well I'm glad you got a nice Christmas present under the tree, and in a nice caliber too! Say, Terry, do you think you'd bet excited and shaky about this http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... arbine.htm if it were under the tree?

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:25 am

That's great, Terry. I feel your pain. I've got a RCBS chargemaster and other goodies for BP reloading under our tree and I can't touch them either until Christmas. It's driving me nuts cause I'd like to get some rounds loaded up and be ready for shooting on Christmas day.

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:58 am

ho,ho,ho and we are all waiting for the pics on the 25th.
pete

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:16 am

Congratulations Terry. I wanted that gun to go with my other two 336Ts (one .30 one .35) but put it off long enough for you to see it. Glad it is in hand. I think the .35s have a better feel than the .30s. That extra metal being removed from the barrel makes a noticeable difference. Those .35s whack the deer well, too. Just fun to shoot.

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:51 am

Hobie wrote:Congratulations Terry. I wanted that gun to go with my other two 336Ts (one .30 one .35) but put it off long enough for you to see it. Glad it is in hand. I think the .35s have a better feel than the .30s. That extra metal being removed from the barrel makes a noticeable difference. Those .35s whack the deer well, too. Just fun to shoot.

YOU KNOW WHAT, HOBIE, IT IS NOT A 336T. RIGHT ON THE BARREL IT SAYS IT IS A 336RC. I AM NOT TOO SURE I QUITE UNDERSTAND ALL THE MARLIN NAMING SYSTEM AS IT SEEMS TO ME "DAT SOME BE DIS AN SOME BE DAT AND DAY ALL BE DA SAME."
I TOO HAVE ONE OF THESE IN 30-30, A SRC MATTER OF FACT, AND IT DOES NOT FEEL NEARLY AS LIVELY AS THIS 35REM STRAIGHT GRIPPED CARBINE. HOOOEEE, THIS IS ONE FINE FEELING MEDIUM BORE RIFLE THAT POINTS LIKE A MAGIC WAND.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:13 pm

Terry Murbach wrote:
Hobie wrote:Congratulations Terry. I wanted that gun to go with my other two 336Ts (one .30 one .35) but put it off long enough for you to see it. Glad it is in hand. I think the .35s have a better feel than the .30s. That extra metal being removed from the barrel makes a noticeable difference. Those .35s whack the deer well, too. Just fun to shoot.
YOU KNOW WHAT, HOBIE, IT IS NOT A 336T. RIGHT ON THE BARREL IT SAYS IT IS A 336RC. I AM NOT TOO SURE I QUITE UNDERSTAND ALL THE MARLIN NAMING SYSTEM AS IT SEEMS TO ME "DAT SOME BE DIS AN SOME BE DAT AND DAY ALL BE DA SAME."
I TOO HAVE ONE OF THESE IN 30-30, A SRC MATTER OF FACT, AND IT DOES NOT FEEL NEARLY AS LIVELY AS THIS 35REM STRAIGHT GRIPPED CARBINE. HOOOEEE, THIS IS ONE FINE FEELING MEDIUM BORE RIFLE THAT POINTS LIKE A MAGIC WAND.

Dude, You got the "Texan" Model 336RC(straight grip) That's one sweet heirloom!
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxe ... istory.htm
"see 3rd gun photo down" Wish I had that gun!

You better hang on that gun!

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:19 pm

Congratulations Terry, look forward to the New Year range report

okdee · Post by **okdee** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:05 pm

That is a wounderful gift.

Can my wife hang out with yours for a spell?

I'm thinkin, I gona get,,,,, underwear........agin! (sigh)

Shucks!

oh, well,,,,

Merry Christmas to you!

Oklahoma Dee

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:20 pm

Good for you Terry!!! I'll bet that thing shoulders like magic! Happy shooting, and Merry Christmas to you and Judy!

bogie

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:02 pm

Congrats Terry! I suspect loud noises at daylight on Xmas coming from Terry House.

rafter-7 · Post by **rafter-7** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:29 pm

Did you get it at Target???

^
7
and Arjunky

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:38 am

Terry,
You do have an RCBS 35-200-FN mould, don't you? Keep yourself busy casting them up for the next week - you're gonna need 'em!
Glenn

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:08 am

Glenn wrote:Terry,
You do have an RCBS 35-200-FN mould, don't you? Keep yourself busy casting them up for the next week - you're gonna need 'em!
Glenn

NO, I DO NOT HAVE SUCH A MOULD. I HAVE HEARD IT IS A DANDY THOUGH.
I DID FIND IN THE STASH FOUR BOXES OF SIERRA 200grJRN'S, A COUPLE OF HUNDRED SPEER 180's AND 220's, AND OF ALL THINGS, A LEE 35REM FACTORY CRIMP DIE...YIPPPEE !!
I ALSO FOUND WHERE I CAN BUY R-P 35REM 200gr BULLETS IN THE BULK.
I HOPE MY 356WIN '94 IS NOT GONNA START FEELING LEFT OUT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:52 am

Congrats Terry. I heard that the 200 gr Remington is a good bullet. I have a couple of hundred, or so, laying around. I've yet to load them up in my 358 BLR but will get around-to-it someday maybe. Hey, if that 356 94 gets to feeling left out send it on down to Texas and I'll keep it company. That's the rifle that would make MY HANDS SHAKE AND MY KNEES WEAK. Merry Christmas.

jlchucker · Post by **jlchucker** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:26 am

Well Merry Christmas Terry,

I lucked into one of those a few years ago myself--serial number also beginning with V, in 35 Remington. They had some STYLE back then (except maybe for that gold-colored trigger)!! I'm sure yours will shoot great! By the way, mine is particularly fond of the 200gr RCBS cast bullet--but does pretty close to as well with the 200 gr Corelocts, but who are we to quibble over fractions of an inch in group disparity. Again, the best to you and yours.

Marlin needs to re-introduce this model and except maybe for the gold trigger, keep the styling exactly like the V serialled version. Although not really necessary, a ballard-rifled barrel would be nice.

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:28 pm

Can't you at least post a photo of the box that it's wrapped in?!?