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1st Levergun

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After several months of debating and overthinking on my part, I finally bought my first levergun. I found a 1949 Marlin 336 RC .30 WCF at a somewhat local (45 minutes away) gunshop. The bluing is starting to fade due to wear, but the stock and forend are in good shape. It came with a Lyman 56 sight. I had the gunsmith install a fiberoptic from sight. All this for $250 + front sight installation. I thought it was a good deal. I picked up some Winchester 150 gr. Super X, Federal Power Shok 150 gr FN, and Federal Fusion 150 gr bullets to see what it likes best. I also want to try the LE's so see if the old gal likes them. The only thing left to do is head to the range!
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I'd say you done real good! That's a nice old Marlin.
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Congrats...love the look of those old Marlins. If I haven't said it before, welcome!
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Spamtown_.45 wrote: All this for $250 + front sight installation.
Awesome deal. Great gun. Fun ahead...! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Ya dun good Spamtown.

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Welcome to the fire. :D
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Welcome to the fire. That is a nice rifle. I prefer the rifles of that vintage. Most of mine that I like best are from the '40's. Best of luck with it!
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Those old Marlins are my favorite. I have several of those. :D

They are fine shooters. :wink:
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Excellent rifle and you posted pictures. You'll fit just right around here. Welcome to the forum.
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Once again welcome to the fire. Lovely piece you have. Wont be long before your hooked and start amassing more levers, your probably hooked right now. :lol:
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Excellent rifle , Great price, I know you'll love it ! Mutt
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That carbine makes my heart beat faster :D Nice gun for a nice price too!
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A warm welcome to you, you got a good deal there :D :D
Looking forward to you posting pictures of your second levergun in the not too distant future :!: :!: :D
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Its a long dark path towards madness from here on out, my friend...... get ready for a bumpy and surprising ride!

Congrats and welcome to some serious fun!!!


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Very good choice for your first levergun.
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My first lever, well my first gun is a 1949 336A, that my Dad gave me when I was 12 after shooting my first Mule Deer with it. Love that old rifle, you picked out a good one, congrats and welcome!
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Congrats. Super deal.
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That sounds like a real good deal to me too, congrats and welcome. But be careful, this forum is full of guys always tempting you with pics of sweet looking Levers!! :D

PS: Where is that shop?? :wink:
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TedH wrote:I'd say you done real good! That's a nice old Marlin.

+1 Welcome aboard, and great pictures. Congrats!!! :D
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kimwcook wrote:Excellent rifle and you posted pictures. You'll fit just right around here. Welcome to the forum.
yup, all that. :wink:
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Congrats and yes, excellent choice and great price! What a classic. And welcome to the board - looking forward to more posts from you!
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