Marlin 336 32 Special 1958 manuf.

[MrWolf]

I may be able to pick one up in pretty good shape, minor stock scratches from hunting. Crown looks good from pics. Can get it for under $450 with background, transfer, etc.. This will be a FTF at a PA FFL. I don't really NEED a 32 Special as I have Marlins in 45/70, 35 Rem, 30/30, but was under the impression the 32 Special just screams for a cast bullet (insert any excuse here).

Price sound right?

Ron

[Kevinakaq]

Have one in pieces i am restoring. Would be hard for me to pass up a decent condition 32. And like you i have many flavors of lever actions. Have the rcbs 32-170 mold on my wish list and next time I get back to my shop i will finish restoring and try out some of these. Don't let her get away!

[dragon813gt]

You don't need to go to a FFL to transfer long guns FTF in PA. Save yourself the transfer fee because it's not needed.

[MrWolf]

I am a NJ resident. FTF only works if we were from the same state in PA or NJ. Tried that route.

[dragon813gt]

My bad, didn't realize you were from NJ. You usually don't see FTF mentioned w/ out of state sales.

[358 Win]

I've got a 336SC in .32 Win Special from 1957 with conventional rifling, not micro-groove. I have two moulds for it, the RCBS 08-170 (182 grains with my alloy and fully dressed) and the Ranch Dog C323-175, also 182 grains. Both bullets produce some super groups. I drive the 08-170 bulloot to 2300 fps with H-LVR sized to .3225" and the RD bulloot likes 2400 powder @ 1744 fps when sized .3232" producing one hole five shot groups. I have two Marlin 336SC's and two Win 94's in .32 Win Special.

358 Win

[TXGunNut]

Sounds good, I have leverguns in the same chamberings as you and still feel the 32 WS is an important part of the collection. I don't know what twist the Marlin barrel is but yes, it will be right at home with lead boolits. Most 32's have a slower twist than 30-30's. With a modest charge of LVR powder it will do everything a 30-30 will do, plus a little and will likely handle boolits better.
Don't pass on this one, sounds like a keeper.

[MrWolf]

Texted the guy. Hopefully meeting up Friday afternoon since no one talked me out if it :bigsmyl2:

[TXGunNut]

Texted the guy. Hopefully meeting up Friday afternoon since no one talked me out if it :bigsmyl2:


Did the best I could, honest. ;-) I've been called an enabler and even if I could deny it you didn't stand a chance with the other suspected enablers around here. I think if it looks as good as it sounds this is a rifle you'd be kicking yourself for passing up.

[MrWolf]

I actually went yesterday. Bluing not as good as pics suggested but I had already paid the $5 bridge toll and seller paid half of background fees ( I know, any excuse to buy). Strong action and nice bore/rifling. Basically a hunting rifle with all the nicks and bangs but not much firing. Now to find brass.

[pietro]

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Nothing like a .32 gun, for fun.... ;)


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[OverMax]

Fun to play with 32 special are. As is 30-wcf also. I don't bother to hunt with mine. Have better suited one's for that purpose. But for shooting paper patch or G/C lead down range at paper there are but only a few calibers (that cry out) to do it with. Outside of a few scratches and dimple's here and there you can make it right when you get the chance too. Or leave it as is. It's a win /win just to have one I've always thought. Especially (thumbs-up) on a 32-Special purchase. Brass. To get that correct head stamp. Looks like a couple of factory 20 rd box's will have to do. Otherwise if you don't mind generic. Shoot those 1/8" short 30-30 cases you got stashed MrWolf.

[TXGunNut]

Congrats on a fine old rifle. I haven't hunted with either of my 32's but they'll go with me someday. It wouldn't seem right to own an old veteran of more than a few hunting trips without taking it out at least once before I pass it along to the next generation. I hope you'll take yours hunting, too. It sounds like it has a few more hunts left in it, hopefully will be going to the field long after we're gone.

[MrWolf]

Heh, I only have about 40 or so 30/30 cases so time to find more if those also. Actually find them around hunting season at the range.
My first impression with the 32 was she is built like a tank as the forearm looked "beefier" for some reason. I have not compared her to the others yet. I do know the easiest carrying Marlin I have is my '92 in 32 long colt. Just slimer and very easy to carry.

[richhodg66]

I bought a late '40s vintage 336 (RC?) a year or so back. Thus far, it's a good shooter with a plain based .32-40 bullet I found a mold for and about 9 grains of Unique. I have since gotten the NOE version of the Ranchdog bullet. but have only cast and shot one batch of these yet. I think it will shoot them well eventually, just have to find the right combo.

Someone drilled and tapped mine, so I stuck a correct vintage Weaver on it, but I'll probably put a good peep sight on it eventually. You have to like the old waffle top Marlins.