Levergun Temptation Strikes again

johnly · Post by **johnly** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:02 pm

I was just holding a 1949 Marlin 336A in 32 Special that appears to be a safe queen. The front sight hood is missing and the receiver has been drilled and tapped with a spacing matching a Weaver one piece base. There are filler screws in place. I have a old 336A in 35 Remington that is looking for company, and the asking price is only $329

Unless lightning strikes me down before Saturday or someone talks me out of it I'm going to purchase it. The price for the condition seems reasonable to me. What's your opinion?

John in Oregon

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:10 pm

I would say thats a good price from what I've seen. Good luck with it and enjoy.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:27 pm

I would say: It should be home with you already. Did you at least put a deposit on it?

Joe

Henry McCann · Post by **Henry McCann** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:48 pm

It would be an easy $100 more, if I had found that same rifle here in Montana. Go for it!

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:18 pm

Sounds very reasonable to me. Buy it!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:48 pm

Sounds like a fair price, but since they weren't drilled and tapped for a scope until 1956 it does hurt the value somewhat to be D&T.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:53 pm

Get it!!!

Marlin .35 · Post by **Marlin .35** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:36 am

I would run, do not stop, to that dealer and purchase that rifle. Especially in .32 Special!!!!!! RUN!!!! Art

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:53 am

Seems reasonable to me.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:44 am

[What's your opinion? ]

My opinion is that you're crazy - for not putting $10 down, to hold that puppy from disappearing - AND saving us from hearing yore sad tale of woe, after you do finally go back, only to find it long gone !

After all - At the worst case, if you changed your mind, the only thing you'd lose would be $10.

johnly · Post by **johnly** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:53 pm

Mission Accomplished

Wasn't able to dicker much on the rifle, but got a box of ammo for my efforts.

I'll post pictures a bit later.

John in Oregon[/img]

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:28 pm

Good for you johnly! Looking forward to the pics.

DerekR · Post by **DerekR** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:33 pm

Sounds like a great deal! The last box of .32 Special ammo I saw was almost $20. Save your brass!

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:21 pm

Already being drilled and tapped would save me the money of having it done myself. Sounds like a great buy.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:53 pm

Good on you!

Joe

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:28 pm

johnly wrote:Mission Accomplished
Wasn't able to dicker much on the rifle, but got a box of ammo for my efforts.
I'll post pictures a bit later.
John in Oregon[/img]

Excellent, sometimes you can catch a break!

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:42 pm

The Hornady LE ammo will be out soon. I read last night that they are having a hard time keeping up with orders for the .35 Rem LE ammo and they expect the same with the .32 Special.

johnly · Post by **johnly** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:27 pm

Here are a few pictures:

http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php/ph ... user/23473

http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php/ph ... user/23473

http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php/ph ... user/23473

I dropped the lever and pulled the bolt and the insides of the rifle are as nice as the outside.

John

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