First lever gun

[freetrapper]

Got my First lever a couple days ago. Hopefully I can shoot it tomorrow.
Marlin 94 .35 rem. Early 70s gun.
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[Winger Ed.]

Congrats.

I've never been disappointed with any Marlin.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

That does look like a Marlin 336 not a Marlin 94 or 1894. The barrel also looks 'short', most are 20". There is/was a Marlin Marauder with a 16.25" barrel, straight grip, no ramp front. I've got a couple(5?) of the Marlin .35's. With a decent scope, many will short under a MOA (1") at 100 yards. There is a 'classic' boolit for these. The 200 grain Flatnose GC, Lee, RCBS, NOE and others make the mold. Diameter - .359 or .360, sometimes .361 but they shoot very well in most Marlin .35's. Can match factory jacketed for hunting deer. Lots of .38/.357 bullets for lighter, fun shooting, low noise, low recoil. Really good rifles, Hornady makes brass for them. Federal, Remington, Winchester, hornady all make 200 gr factory ammo.

[freetrapper]

MLG. You're right. I just got out and it is a 336. I hunted with a guy that had the same gun many years ago and his shot good.

[gon2shoot]

Mine shoots very well with the RD 190gr.

[Drm50]

It is a 336 Marlin but not a Marauder. The front sight dovetail was behind the barrel band. I no longer have a Marlin 336 in 35cal but have the Marauder in 30-30. I had 35cal also but was in poor condition and a guy offered me a deal I couldn't refuse.

[Shawlerbrook]

That is a sweet looking Marlin.

[Bazoo]

Howdy and welcome to the forum freetrapper. Nice looking carbine. I've never seen one like that. Congratulations.

[Texas by God]

Someone customized that 336 and did a nice job shortening the barrel from the looks of it. It didn't leave the factory like that. The .35/336 combo is magic IMO.

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[freetrapper]

You guys are giving me lots of good information. Since I've never had a gun with a tube magazine I have a question. When I got the gun I bought some Remington coreloc 200 gr sp. They are almost flat point but still a little round. Will they be okay in the tube magazine.

[Bazoo]

Freetrapper, yessir they are fine for a tube mag. As a general rule, anything you get in 35 Remington will be safe because the majority of rifles chambered for it are tube fed. Roundnose and flatnose is safe for a tube magazine. Hornady flex tip ammo is safe too as it has a rubber tip that deforms even though it is a spitzer profile.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

That Remington Core-Lokt roundnose has been around a VERY VERY long time in 30-30, 32 Special and 35 Rem for tube fed levers. AT least 50 plus years, Istarted hunting in 1963, used Core-Lokt's in a borrowed 32 Special back then. No problems in tube feeds since before WW2, I think? Probably the best factory round for the 35 Rem (200gr, NOT the pointed 150's).

[smithnframe]

Very nice.......good to see it doesn't have the silly safety!

[historicfirearms]

Nice first lever action!

Marlin and the 35 remington are great choices.

[koger]

Nice rifle, I have a 1957 Marlin 336, half mag tube, in .35, super accurate and slick working. You did good on your first choice, and probably would suffice to hunt most of north American big game with that rifle inside of 200yds.

[threedflyer]

Very nice, congrats!!

[Texas by God]

I'd like to see a close up of the front sight/ front band area if you can. It looks neat. In the "I'm an idiot" category, I once HAD a 336T .35 Rem. AND a JC Higgins m45 (336).35Rem. Sigh.

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[Bazoo]

I too would like to see more pictures.

[freetrapper]

I just came into town from deer camp and got signal . I will take pics when I get back to camp and post them next time I get signal. Might be a couple days.

[superior]

Something is not right about that rifle. Let me know what you would charge me to properly dispose of it for you. I’m willing to negotiate !! ��

[freetrapper]

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[freetrapper]

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This gun Shure is nice to carry while sneaking around in a cedar swamp compared to my longer heavier guns.

[Texas by God]

You've got yourself a nice "Trapper " there.

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[Pereira]

Nice looking 35, congrats.
Looks like my '75, that I had chopped to 16.5". Yes very handy walking in the woods.
A 200 gr cast over 34.0 hrs of 3031 is dandy load and works well in both of my 35's.

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[smokeater]

Congratulations freetrapper. Nice looking rifle. Just purchased me a Marlin 336BL with 18.5" barrel in 30/30. Love it!

[If1Hitu]

Very nice congrats on your first lever action rifle!:drinks:

[Texas by God]

Comparing those custom trappers- two different methods- both neatly done. I like them both. River bottom special!

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[mike69]

Nice looking gun for a first lever . I just picked up my first Marlin about a month ago . It's a 336 35 rem getting very good results with the lee 358-200 and IMR 3031.

[Savvy Jack]

Awesome, enjoy!!!

[stubshaft]

Very nice rifle. You can NEVER go wrong with a lever gun.

[Beerd]

Very nice levergun & cartridge!


This gun Shure is nice to carry while sneaking around in a cedar swamp compared to my longer heavier guns.

Cedar swamps and snow. Could be a lot of places. Care to narrow it down some, maybe a State? Curious minds want to know.
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[freetrapper]

I was hunting at my camp in upper Michigan.

[dverna]

The .35 Remington is such a good woods caliber and it mates perfectly with the 336. Easy to mount a low power scope or Red Dot too. There will a slight velocity loss with the shorter barrel but to me it is a worthwhile trade off to get a rifle that is easier to handle.

I really like your gun. Good luck with it!