Glenfield (Marlin) 30-30

[res308]

I have an old Glenfield Marlin 30-30 with the short magazine tube. Good slick action and probably the best trigger I've felt on a lever. But, it has the stock and forearm with all the carving. Not much on that stuff, but it's there. The buttstock has one of the little tabs broken off where it slides onto the frame, and the stock is sticking out slightly where it meets the receiver on the right side. I'd like to replace the entire set if I can, and go to plain walnut. I know of course that the standard Marlin buttstock will fit, but the forearm attaches differently than the full length mag tube models. I haven't looked around for a set in a while. I had checked a while back and gave up. Any ideas?

[f3joel]

I would ask over at marlinowners.com

Lots of good people and info there

[TNWNGR]

Before I replaced the stock I'd look into repairing it myself or having someone else repair it for me. Most often as not the repaired stock is stronger than before and you can't see the repair work.

[Guest motonut]

I thought about replacing the stock on my new-to-me Marlin 336 ('89 vintage) but decided to stick with the lightly dinged up original pieces. I think it gives the gun "character". Just my .02.

Now I did get rid of the piece-o-crap glass on it though.

Edited June 20, 2012 by motonut

[res308]

I thought about replacing the stock on my new-to-me Marlin 336 ('89 vintage) but decided to stick with the lightly dinged up original pieces. I think it gives the gun "character". Just my .02.

Now I did get rid of the piece-o-crap glass on it though.

Yeah, see, I'm all about leaving the character of a gun intact. I've even restained gun stocks and intentionally left the dings visible just for that reason. I like that stuff. And I enjoy fixing stuff myself if I can.

I'll have to see if I can find the digital cameral around here, if it even works, and post some pics of the damaged area. Due to the location of the damage, I'm not sure if I can tackle it, or if it's even feasable to try.