marlin 366 (three six six - not a misprint!)

[sthwestvictoria]

I have enquired about a marlin in 30-30 and the dealer in Australia has emailed me this (terrible quality) scan of the Marlin 2012 catalogue.

It purports to state there is a marlin 366 laminated 30-30. Does anyone know anything about this new model designation?

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/20993500b43b865890.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=5991)

Does anyone have this catalogue in better quality? On the marlin website they still only have the 2011 catalogue.


http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_20993500b43ca71b66.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=5992)

[frankenfab]

Yup. It's the XLR. Pricey.

[FergusonTO35]

I think the 366 is misprint, it looks like the 336W now comes with a laminate stock. I think that is a good idea, rather than boring lumber grade hardwood or (puke) plastic.

[sthwestvictoria]

Yes, maybe a misprint or maybe the 366w is to differentiate the laminated from the plain beech base model.

I don't think it is the XLR model - aren't they all stainless and grey laminate?

[frankenfab]

You are correct. My mistake.

[pietro]

I think the 366 is misprint



+1 - Why would people not familiar with Marlins catch/edit the error ? . [smilie=1:


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[FergusonTO35]

Well, it wouldn't surprise me if Marlin or any other gunmaker used a model number slightly different to denote a special model. For example the Winchester 94 has also been called the 1894 and 64 over the years.