Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
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Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
I just finished some work on my Marlin 336 converting it from a round barrel to octagonal and a curved lever to a straight lever.
You can read about it with pictures here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin ... -more.html
You can read about it with pictures here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin ... -more.html
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Nice work! Anxious to see the finished rifle.
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Very nice. Neat project.
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
UPDATE!
I converted my second Marlin from round to Octagon and from pistol grip to straight.
You can read all about it here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin ... -more.html
I started with this:

And Ended with this:

Hope you like how it turned out!
I converted my second Marlin from round to Octagon and from pistol grip to straight.
You can read all about it here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/marlin ... -more.html
I started with this:

And Ended with this:

Hope you like how it turned out!
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Looking good 

Jeremy
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
I wish that I had your talent; nice looking rifles.
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Ya basically made a cowboy, nice work and i`m sure you`ll love it. 

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Always consult an expert first.
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
is there a hanger for the mag tube under the barrel? Or are you just using the forend cap and front vertical screw to hold it in?
I ask because im waiting for the replacement hanger for my winchester that I broke but wouldnt mind shooting it while I wait.
I ask because im waiting for the replacement hanger for my winchester that I broke but wouldnt mind shooting it while I wait.
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
there is a drilled and tapped dovetail cut into the underside of the muzzle on the barrel. the tip of the magazine screws into this dovetail. Without this screw, thec magazine tube would be ejected by the magazine spring. It is the only fixture holding it there.
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Finally got the proper straight lever from the fellow in Canada..........Installed it and it works perfectly..........I like it!


And I finished the article on my web page...
www.rvbprecision.com


And I finished the article on my web page...
www.rvbprecision.com
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Excellent piece of work. I like the after better than the before.
And to have one's first rifle back is something special.
Looking forward to seeing it when all the metal finishing is done.
Joe
And to have one's first rifle back is something special.
Looking forward to seeing it when all the metal finishing is done.
Joe
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Thanks Joe..........I want to shoot it a bit before I tear it apart and send it out.......But I can't wait either!
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Very nice, nothin better than somethin ya made yourself. 

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God Bless America.
Disclaimer, not responsible for anyone copying or building anything i make.
Always consult an expert first.
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God Bless America.
Disclaimer, not responsible for anyone copying or building anything i make.
Always consult an expert first.
Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Do you work on others weapons? Im in CT and will need someone to silver solder a magazine hanger onto my 94 when I get the part in. I just moved here and dont really have a gunsmith.
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Re: Marlin 336, From Round to Octagonal and more!
Sorry, I only work on my own guns. This is just a hobby for me. And soldering is my worse ability. Never quite got the hang of it.