Tang size

[458mag]

I have a question for the marlin guys out there. From what points do you measure the top tang on a 336. To the center of the mounting hole or the end of the tang?

[Green Frog]

That depends on why you’re measuring it. Personally, I would measure both since more info is better than less. Are you measuring for a stock replacement, tang sight, or…
Froggie

[458mag]

I have a 1936 model 30-30. The marlin folks made this model with two tang lengths. The earlier model had a tang length of 3 and 5/8. The later model had a length of 3 and 1/8. I need a new stock and want to be sure I get the right one. Thank You for your help.

[Green Frog]

If you don’t find what you need here, the Marlin Owners’ Forum is the next place I would suggest you inquire.
Froggie

[Mk42gunner]

Seems like that would be an overall length of the tang, at least to me. I'd hold a ruler against it and see what it says.

Failing that, order the new stock for a short tang and if needed inlet it for the longer tang. You might have to drill a new hole for the stock retaining bolt though.

Robert

[pietro]

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A Model 1936 is not the same as the Model 336, which was introduced around 1947.

The early M1936/36 had a 3-1/8" long stock tang; the later Model 1936/36 had a 3-5/8" tang.

The correct tang length should be measured to the rear end/tip of the tang.

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[458mag]

I measured the overall length of the tang and it is right at 3 and 1/2 inch. Not 3 and 5/8, but when I measure to the center of the mounting hole it is 3 and 1/8 on the nose. I understand it is not a 336 but the mounting hole of a 336 pistol grip stock is spot on for this old rifle but of course nothing else is right.

[Rapier]

You could call the stock maker and ask them directly which stock measurement of their method of measurement, you actually need to order for the replacement butt stock. Bet they have been asked the very same question before.

[Gtek]

William Brophy, Marlin Firearms, page 245-
"There were two variations of the Model 1936. The first had a long top tang and a flat hammer spring, like the Model 93, and no prefix to the serial number stamped on the lower tang, whereas the second variation had a short top tang, a coil-type hammer spring and a B prefix to the serial number, also marked on lower tang."

[458mag]

William Brophy, Marlin Firearms, page 245-
"There were two variations of the Model 1936. The first had a long top tang and a flat hammer spring, like the Model 93, and no prefix to the serial number stamped on the lower tang, whereas the second variation had a short top tang, a coil-type hammer spring and a B prefix to the serial number, also marked on lower tang."

Great info. Thanks Gtek

[458mag]

I apparently have the early model with no prefix and the flat spring. Thanks to everyones response.