Lever gun fans.

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I started out wanting to buy a beater 30/30 that i could thrown in the truck and take around without worrying if it got stolen. What i ended up with is slightly different.

Started looking on gun auction sites for an old neglected rifle. And i found one. I really wasnt expecting to replace to buttstock and honestly if i knew how much work it would have been i might not have bought the rifle. I ended up buying a 1954 Marlin 336 in 30/30 caliber. She needs work.

 

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Got it all apart and found the front stock was cracked so i decided i just need a whole other set of wood for the rifle.

Bought the wood, Black American Walnut

 

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Now the hard part. Any stock needs to be fitted to the receiver especially marlin stocks. they sell you a 95% stock.... unfortunately the other 5% seems to be the most tedious

after 2-3 hours of sanding to get the front stock on then blend the wood to the receiver.

 

[UDTMIKE]

But when it's done, it's gonna be beautiful. Love old lever actions. Great brush guns.

 

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Buttstock fitting. I think this took me the most time. 4 hours of sanding and fitting then adding glass bedding the tangs.

 

[Subjeff]

Looking good!

 

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finished sanding and adding Tung oil (100% real) Hard to find now, Then finished pictures next to its Younger brother 1964 Marlin 336 in 35 rem

 

[DreadPirateRobert]

That looks fantastic my friend. Right now my Henry .22 is my only Lever gun, looking for a nice 357 to pair with my revolvers.

 

[auskip07]

That looks fantastic my friend. Right now my Henry .22 is my only Lever gun, looking for a nice 357 to pair with my revolvers.

Thanks im not 100% happy i stopped on the buttstock a little too soon. But its a huge improvement.

 

[trailboss99]

What do you mean "without worrying if it got stolen"? Dude, that attitude sucks. If you can't be bothered securing a firearm correctly to ensure it is not stolen you shouldn't have any!

 

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What do you mean "without worrying if it got stolen"? Dude, that attitude sucks. If you can't be bothered securing a firearm correctly to ensure it is not stolen you shouldn't have any!

Its a truck gun. incase of emergencys requiring quick access. 90% of guns used in robberies are handguns no criminal can conceal this gun well enough to get close to someone. You aussies and your laws are hilarious

 

[trailboss99]

And you, sir are an accident waiting to happen.
Guns don't kill people, idiots kill people. What on earth is going to happen requiring access to a long arm so quickly you don't have time to undo a lock?

 

[auskip07]

And you, sir are an accident waiting to happen.
Guns don't kill people, idiots kill people. What on earth is going to happen requiring access to a long arm so quickly you don't have time to undo a lock?

Dont get your panties in a wad, its currently sitting in my locked safe since its too nice to carry around and i keep my handgun in a lock box under the driver seat anchored to the seat post. I dont work in the country anymore. Also what would require access to a long arm? When you work by yourself in the middle of nowhere with dangerous animals cougars, snakes, coyotes anything that could pose a threat its nice to have a long gun handy. Also this gun is an older one.... notice no safety? accidents dont happen to well prepared and trained people.

 

[Raddave]

What on earth is going to happen requiring access to a long arm so quickly you don't have time to undo a lock?

A bigfoot attack ...

 

[Tucker]

A bigfoot attack ...

That scared the poop out of me.

 

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@trailboss99 If you ever come to Georgia i would like to invite you to go shooting, my treat. Im guessing at your age you are handy with a rifle.