Model 1895CB converted to pistol grip with Vernier Tang and Globe front sight.
Model 336CB. Just received this one back from Marlin. Sent them a model 336 receiver made in 1970. They converted it to a 336CB in 30-30 caliber.
Model 1894 converted to pistol grip with a 44-40 Century Limited barrel.
Model 39AS converted with a Century Limited 22 caliber barrel.
Ain't it fun being a Marlin lover.
djh
Last edited by djh on Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I converted the 1895CB to pistol grip and I did the sight work.
The 336CB was converted by Marlin. I had a 336, 30-30 receiver made in 1970. I sent it to Marlin to be made into a 336CB. 30-30 calibers. Everything forward of the receiver was by Marlin.
The 1894 has a 44-40 Century Limited conversion forward of the receiver and the pistol grip configuration is by Marlin.
The 39 has a 22 caliber Century Limited conversion forward of the receiver with a vintage 4 power Weaver scope.
The 336 and 1894 supports an 1895 Century Limited rear stock with a blued steel crescent buttplate both purchased from Marlin. All the wood on all the rifles was re-finished by me to my liking.
Turn around time on work done by Marlin was in the 2-week range and the cost is classified. Hope you understand.
I trust this will answer most of your questions. I love customizing Marlin's and get great pleasure in doing so. I am retired so I have plenty of time to donate to my hobby.
I responded to this picture over on MarlinOwners but it has been hit and miss over there.
I compliment you on your fine family of Marlin firearms!
I don't know if you are familiar with lever action silhouette but we shoot LONG RANGE with levers at 50, 100, 150, and 200 meters OFFHAND. Which one of your fine rifles would you choose for such an event??? Which one would you have the most CONFIDENCE in to shoot at fairly long range OFFHAND?????????????
You have some nice choices there is the reason that I'm asking! Which one just grips you and feels the most steady???
You are right, MOF was up just long enough for me to post a couple of pictures and then down it went again.
I have not shot the 336 since receiving it from Marlin so I do not have a load worked up for it. It being a 30-30 caliber would make it a good candidate for all the ranges you mentioned. Easy to handle, great balance, should be accurate and not too heavy for off-hand shooting. I will reserve my opinion on it until I have a chance to work up a load. I can hardly wait.
I absolutely love the feel and versatility of the 1894, it's light, the balance could not be any better and I do have a great load for out to 100 yards.
But for the longer ranges I would have to go with the 1895. I have a load worked up for it that is set at 150 yards. I would have to say that the 45-70 would have to be the one I would choose for your competition. It's heavier and for me harder to handle but it would be the one I would go with especially for the 150 and 200 range.
The little 39, 22 calibers is a hoot to shoot for plunking, accurate and lots of fun but not for the longer ranges you are talking about.
I would be interested to hear what you think of my analysis based on the criteria you mentioned.
I sure agree with your thought process! I'd probably just stick with the .30-30 on out to 200 meters at least for offhand shooting in a silhouette match where you shoot a minimum of 40 rounds and 45-70 recoil begins to take it's toll.
You would be well set up with your collection for about anything. You can be proud of it!!
