Wanna see a Marlin 336 Cowboy .30-30?

1886 · Post by **1886** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:14 pm

Picked this up recently. 336 Cowboy .30-30. Nice shape. A couple of minor storage/pressure/ use dings on the wood and metal. 24" octagon, Ballard barrel. Possibly a Badger barrel? I will have to replace the Marlin stock bullseye as the previous owner drilled through it to install a sling stud. Anyone ever remove the bullseye before? I think it is glued in place. Any info is appreciated. Looks like it wore a scope at one time. I am the second owner. No shots fired yet. 1886.

bunklocoempire · Post by **bunklocoempire** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:16 pm

Very very nice! A big THANK YOU!

Looking for pics for a long time.

Bunkloco

1886 · Post by **1886** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:18 pm

It seems identical to other checkered 336 Cowboys that I have seen except for the .30 caliber hole in the barrel. 1886.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:46 pm

Very NICE!

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:48 pm

Nice!!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:52 pm

When Marlin first introduced the 336 Cowboy in 30-30 I wanted one. Before I got to see one the idjits discontinued them. I've still never seen one in person. Thanks for the pics.

Joe

jazman · Post by **jazman** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:00 pm

That's a beaut, definitely a keeper!

bj94 · Post by **bj94** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:02 pm

I can't understand why they discontinued them.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:09 pm

I have replaced several of the bulls eyes. They usually are missing so no removal needed. I have drilled two out with a hand drill. If the guy centered the hole when he did it you should be able to just clean it up with a drill turning slow in a hand drill.
I have a mill but set up time is a pain and they come out easy. I use epoxy glue to seat the new one and file it down carefully and no finish is damaged. Have fun!

NICE RIFLE! I have been looking for one.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:04 am

I have been looking for about 2 years. They show up on the auction sites from time to time but seem to bring more money than I am willing to spend. Got lucky. 1886.

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:26 am

Awesome 1886 !

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:29 am

bj94 wrote:I can't understand why they discontinued them.

+1. It seemed like a winner to me, but sales probably dictated the decision.

I'd love to find one.

Noah

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:41 am

Had my hands on one a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away......I think they wanted 600 for it and ended up getting the 1895CB instead.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:03 pm

What a corker, I am a fan of 30/30 but not Marlin but this one hmm

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:17 pm

very nice

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:37 pm

Same here, they were a flash in the pan. Gone before I could get one. What a shame. I'd buy one of those new, safety and all waaaaay before I'd ever touch one of those new.308 things they got out now. In fact I just plain don't see a need at all for the .308 or the .450 Marlin. I guess the boys in marketing had to have something new to show off though. I mean the Cowboy is JUST a long barreled thuty-thuty with extra grade wood and excellent balance.

Rusty <><

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:35 pm

Update. I was able to remover the buggered bullseye. I thread the stud into the bullseye several turns and a quick, sharp tug with the pliers and out she popped. No wood damage. Now I just need to order a new bullseye and we are back in business. 1886.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:44 pm

GOOD !!!

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:51 pm

1886 wrote:Update. I was able to remover the buggered bullseye. I thread the stud into the bullseye several turns and a quick, sharp tug with the pliers and out she popped. No wood damage. Now I just need to order a new bullseye and we are back in business. 1886.

It's remarkable how many owners believed that "Bullseye marks the spot" when fitting a rear sling swivel to a Marlin. I could never figure that one out, unless most folks didn't realize it was a trademark of sorts.

Noah

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:09 pm

I am big time grateful the prior owner used the bullseye as a reference point for the stud. Easy to remedy and no wood damage. I do not know if factory, original wood is still available for this rifle. If it is we are looking at about $135.00 shipped. Regards. 1886.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:05 pm

Nice rifle.

TomF · Post by **TomF** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:22 pm

Congrats on the finest example of recent Marlin production. I have an original 336CB. At the time I paid $505. out the door for mine. I was thinking myself STUPID for such a waste of money on a 30-30. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!!!

The original 336CB can be improved on by the replacement of the sights. I installed a standard folding rear sight in mine and left the front sight as is. It shoots well.

I then sent a 1970 straight grip to Marlin for a conversion. I had them install the Marlin folder and the standard CB front sight. Upon receipt, I replaced the front sight with that of a Winchester Trapper. The rear sight sets low on the elevator and the sight picture is clean and clear. It shoots better than my original!!

As time goes on, I will also replace the sights on my 1894CBs in 357 and 45, all with 24" barrels.

I have learned that a few extra dollars spent on a wanted firearm will never haunt you as bad as the gun never purchased. If you find one, buy it!! You will be pleased.

TomF

Wanna see a Marlin 336 Cowboy .30-30?

Wanna see a Marlin 336 Cowboy .30-30?

Very nice! I'd love to have one of those myself.

Re: Very nice! I'd love to have one of those myself.