Today was my lucky day. I scored 2 model 62 Marlins. 1 in 30 cal. Carbine and 1 in .256 Winchester Magnum. Got them from a distant cousin.
Anyone have any experience with these rifles?
They were made in the early 60's. They do not have serial #'s. Only 4,000 of these left the factory without them. That 4,000 is for both combined.
By the way these were the first I had seen, I had heard and read about them years ago until these showed up.
Anyone have any knowledge of true value or type of accuracy they are capable of?
Model 62 Marlin
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Re: Model 62 Marlin
They are fun to shoot with that short throw of the lever. I shot one in 30 carbine and it seem to hit what I was shooting at.Wasn't checking fro accuracy. It was the only gun chambered in 256 mag. I have run across the 30 carbine many times, but never one in 256. I have a Levermatic in 22LR that is accurate. Have fun shooting your new guns!
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I've always wanted one since people make fun of my Ruger 96's for being 'ugly' - they look pretty similar, but since the Marlins are 50 years old they are 'classic' now...!
Anyway, sounds like a good score on both of them. Both good chamberings; I think the Marlin 62 is the only 30 Carbine I'd really ever want, and the 256 is a gem.
Anyway, sounds like a good score on both of them. Both good chamberings; I think the Marlin 62 is the only 30 Carbine I'd really ever want, and the 256 is a gem.
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Re: Model 62 Marlin
Got to shoot a .256 when my brother had one. Great shooting gun and easy cartridge to load. I'd want a .30 Carbine to go with my Blackhawk. You'll have some fun with those.
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Re: Model 62 Marlin
You did it pretty much the same as I did !
I think I had $850 in the pair but that was a few years ago . Something like 2005-2007 .
I think I had $850 in the pair but that was a few years ago . Something like 2005-2007 .
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Re: Model 62 Marlin
I will try to post pictures later today. I look forward to shooting them. They look sleeke than win. 100.
Re: Model 62 Marlin
My .30Carbine will place 3 or more handloads into an inch paster at a hunnert yards, if I do my part. Unfortunately, it's gonna have to be sold soon having reached that age when too many of anything could be a burden.
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