Greetings fellow shooters and enthusiasts!
I am new to this particular site and in need of support and help with an old Marlin that I have. During some previous research, I noticed an old article here in regards to a Marlin 336 chambered in .250-3000, and the obscurity of them. I wish I had done this before Marlin was acquired by Ruger and the records were no longer available.
I am looking for any information in order to validate the authenticity of the one that I have. Since this can no longer be done by the factory....yes, I contacted them first; and they no longer have Marlin's old records.
I am looking for any information that can place this one as one of those rifles. Factory letters, records, people who can validate it, articles, etc.
It was given to me by my father who acquired it decades ago from one of his colleagues who worked for Marlin at one time. Both have passed away. And I remember meeting his colleague from Maine who told me that "yes, it's a rare bird".
Serial number puts it in the 1972mfr range, and the barrel is "JM" stamped, but the barrel marks and lettering are not like on typical production rifles.
Thank you for any help with this historic quest I am now on!