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1950 336A question
« on: April 15, 2009, 05:55:51 PM »
My girlfriend was just handed down a 1950 336A from an uncle. She intends on letting her oldest son (13) who is in the middle of his hunters education course, use it.  I would like to mount a 4X scope on it, but it is not drilled and tapped for a scope.  Would it be a sin to have it drilled and tapped?  How much would it cost to have it drilled and tapped for a scope?
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 07:00:15 PM »
If rifle in good shape it would be a SIN
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 10:58:37 PM »
Don't do it! Especially not to a family heirloom piece.  >:(

 
 If you want to mount a scope, do it to one of your own guns. Don't ruin their classic rifle.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2009, 03:50:20 PM »
 :) Mt. Have one of these, an I did mt. a scope, but the receiver was already tapped when I bought it. Made it into a .25-35. I WOULD NOT drill one that was original. Pick up a used 336 for a few bucks and keep the other as it is. ;)
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2009, 04:03:21 AM »
On the other hand, since it's already factory prepped for a side-mount peep, I'd ditch the rear barrel sight and mount a receiver peep.

I find that most of the older Marlins do about the same, accuracy-wise, either with a peep or a scope.

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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2009, 02:11:37 PM »
i have an old adl that was my fathers. He had it drilled when he bought it. If it werent for the fact it was dads i would have lost interst because of it a long time ago. By the way that 3030 will outshoot most of the bolt guns ive owned. Groups under an inch at a 100 yards are common place.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2009, 04:28:59 PM »
A 1950 336A is definitely a gun that should NOT be drilled and tapped.  As someone said, mount a good peep, and leave it original.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2009, 02:31:38 AM »
As it is a heirloom, I'd be hesitant to drill it.

I suspect the kid really wants a scoped rifle but I'd point out that once it's done there is no going back.

Maybe convince him to hunt the rifle as it is for awhile and work to get a new rifle.

 
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2009, 12:10:30 AM »
 If you really must have a Marlin rifle drilled for a scope, then pick one up at a pawnshop for $300. With this lean economy, you should not have a problem finding a used one of recent manufacture that is already drilled and tapped for a scope.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2009, 07:53:35 PM »
I wouldn't do it.  If  the kid wants a scoped rifle, head to wally-world and get one of the Savage packages for $400.  Keep the Marlin stock...


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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2009, 04:19:22 AM »
Another do not drill. Teach to to shoot open sights. He should be able to take deer with iron sights as far as the old .30-30 will shoot flat.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2009, 07:48:08 AM »
I have my Dads 1949 336A, it would be a terrible mistake to drill and tap that old waffle top.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2009, 02:04:05 PM »
Quote from: Mt_Sourdough on April 15, 2009, 05:55:51 PM
My girlfriend was just handed down a 1950 336A from an uncle. She intends on letting her oldest son (13) who is in the middle of his hunters education course, use it.  I would like to mount a 4X scope on it, but it is not drilled and tapped for a scope.  Would it be a sin to have it drilled and tapped?  How much would it cost to have it drilled and tapped for a scope?

Sourdough,
   I am in the same quandry. I have my Dad's 1950 336SC in .35 which is original (except for a buttplate-which I am working on replacing).  Not drilled & tapped, Not drilled for swivels.  It's bluing is 80% and the Stocks are probably 85%.   I have the original rear sight, but have added a lyman 66 receiver sight on it and replaced the rear sight with a blank.  I have always believed it to be a sin to have it lose it's originality.

The problem I have is with my eyesight.  I had a hard time with the original sights and added the Lyman which was better, but still limits me to 75 yards.   It also cuts 15-20 minutes of daylight in the morning and evenings versus having a scope.   I've been reluctant to add a scope, but recently have been thinking about adding a scope and here are the reasons why:
     
  • I'll never sell the gun, so the reduction in any collector value is not an issue.  In any case in the condition that the rifle is in, the difference in value is less than $50.
  • Marlin saw the need to Drill &Tap the same model in 1954..Just 4 years later than my Dad's...I think it's logical that an owner would upgrade to the new technology of the day
  • My Dad gave me the rifle when his eyesight couldn't handle the open sights and he went to another lever with scope.
  • Unless my daughter marries a hunter, I really don't have anyone in the family to hand the rifle down to. Chances are it'll be sold at an Estate Auction after I croak.

I haven't taken the rifle to the smith yet, (IIRC Gander Mt charges $60, plus the cost of the mount), and I may change my mind yet.   Right now I have period-correct Weaver Scope Rings and would probably mount a 1950's Vintage Weaver K4 with post and crosshair reticle.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2009, 05:50:19 AM »
Again, for $300 you can buy a used Marlin 336 of recent manufacture that already comes drilled and tapped for the scope. $300 is not alot of money to spend and you will have two rifles.

 As far as heirs, do you have a nephew? Too many times an old guy will pass away and the widow (being a woman) will take the gun collection over to the police for destruction. Better to take the guns to a pawnshop than to let that happen.
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2009, 08:44:44 AM »
A 1950 336A, A 1950 336A in 30/30, A 1950 336A IN 30/30. NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!
STOP, DON"T GO ANY FURTHER, STEP AWAY FROM THE DRILL PRESS, I SAID STEP AWAY........ NICE AND EASY LIKE, NOOOOOW! You DO NOT want us to come over there now, do you??? CRASH87
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Re: 1950 336A question
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2009, 02:04:58 AM »
Hmmm... you won't sell the rifle but your estate will.  I don't get it.  While I fully appreciate the part about never selling it since I have a few of those myself.  I guarantee that my estate WON'T sell it.  Mine go to my kids or in the event that they die at the same time or before me, my guns go to my nephew.  If I manage to live long enough.  I'll probably pass them out to my kids/grandkids.  Maybe have a family gathering and let them pick one at a time.  If I didn't have any heirs, I think I'd find a buddy with a good kid that I liked and then just put him in the will...  There ain't NO way my estate sale will include firearms...


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