Need help Marlin 32 SPL ???

[mohavesam]

Any recent experience/pricing advice on a Marlin LA in 32 Special?

No I don't know if its a 336, or what the model is - it is s/n E817xx and it looks older than the 1963 cutoff.
Smooth Walnut, no checkering, no spacers or grip cap.
Not D&T but has the wavy topped receiver.
Sheet metal buckhorn rear.
Pistol grip and pot-bellied forearm.

Its in an auction nearby on Sat. Any help in date of birth and/or price range for a 90%+ gun, wood and metal. I've cycled it and it is nice and tight and bolt snaps closed. Just don't know if it's a $400 gun or a $900 gun (range accepted of course).
thx in advance...

[jdad]

1st year of production 336......1948. You don't say if it's a Carbine, Sporting Carbine, or Rifle? $400-$500 depending......and don't forget to add your "buyers premium" into the picture. 90% is "shooter" grade so don't over pay.

[mohavesam]

Excellent, thanks!
I think it may be a CS? 20" barrel, 3/4 magazine.? If it is the first or second year, did they offer all three options?
I think I need it.

[arjunky]

SC is the 20" 3/4 mag carbine. Sold mine a couple years ago for $450 @ 85% gun. If you can get for $400 it would be a very good deal.

Byron

[6pt-sika]

If it's a "A" or "SC" and it's 90% or better and I wanted it I wouldn't be afraid to go $600+ . The "RC" guns do not hold as much weight with me but I have seen them in very nice shape go above $600 as well .

Actually if I ever got the desire for a 30-30 class lever again a 336SC or 336A that was Pre 1955 in 32 Special would be my choice . Nothing against the 30-30 or 35 REM I just like the 32 Special cartridge more . That cartridge with the RD 323-170GC , RCBS 32-170 GC and the Lyman 321297 are great on deer as far as I can shoot well with peep sights .

Any of the three cast bullets I mentioned cast from wheelweights and pushed with 21-23 grains of XMP5744 is a very good silhouette load as well as a very nice deer load . No recoil and plenty velocity and energy to get the job done .

[mohavesam]

I ran into a goodly supply of 165 gr. Leverevolution bullets and a couple hundred factory rounds, so no need to shoot lead for me.
While the wood has a few dents but no scratches, and the metal is probably better than 90%, no edge shine or wear. I'm pretty conservative with grading, but then I own shooting rifles and have no need for non-shooter guns.

I'm thinking all it needs is a good peep sight (top strap is not D&T'd), and I prefer compact receiver sights - any recommendations there?

[6pt-sika]

I ran into a goodly supply of 165 gr. Leverevolution bullets and a couple hundred factory rounds, so no need to shoot lead for me.

Without sounding to condescending I don't shoot lead because I have to , I shoot lead because I want to .

[6pt-sika]

I'm thinking all it needs is a good peep sight (top strap is not D&T'd), and I prefer compact receiver sights - any recommendations there?

I have used new Lyman peeps , period Lyman peeps , period Redfield peeps and both the cheap and more expensive Williams peeps . I personally like the period Lyman and Redfield peeps the best .

[Sixgun]

The boys above said it all....very well. Don't concern yourself with a few bumps......I believe we all have them after 65 years or so.----6

[Griff]

The boys above said it all....very well. Don't concern yourself with a few bumps......I believe we all have them after 65 years or so.----6

Gosh yeah!

I ran into a goodly supply of 165 gr. Leverevolution bullets and a couple hundred factory rounds, so no need to shoot lead for me.

...I don't shoot lead because I have to , I shoot lead because I want to .

There, fixed that for ya... if ya mention it, it's condescending, degrees don't matter... but on your main point; I agree!

I haven't ever decided if shooting lead is MORE or LESS challenging... but when it's working right... a LOT more satisfying!

[Pete44ru]

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Please keep in mind that a waffle-top's value will sink faster than my hopes, if it gets drilled/tapped outside the factory.

I disremember if the 1948 336's had the 2 factory prepped (drilled, tapped & plugged) holes in the upper/rear LH receiver sidewall, but if it's not, then my first statement stands.


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[mohavesam]

Not going to drill the top strap. The side mount peep will do just fine.

Strange i offended by saying I don't need to shoot lead? Huh?
I just prefer to shoot what I have (about 450 FTX bullets), and that is all high-quality computer-designed copper jacketed bullets that will easily get me 2300 fps performance, then I have no need to scrounge for .322 lead pills. Too old to start casting lead/alloys.

Good advice so far!

[jdad]

Keep in my that the 32SP is the least desirable caliber....value wise.

1950 336-ADL Lyman 56 30-30

[vancelw]

Not going to drill the top strap. The side mount peep will do just fine.

Strange i offended by saying I don't need to shoot lead? Huh?
I just prefer to shoot what I have (about 450 FTX bullets), and that is all high-quality computer-designed copper jacketed bullets that will easily get me 2300 fps performance, then I have no need to scrounge for .322 lead pills. Too old to start casting lead/alloys.

Good advice so far!

Some people are easily offended...nothing on you.

I just bought a 1949 version of your rifle.(it was factory D&T'd for receiver sight) I shot it a few times and realized I needed a peep on it. Haven't sighted it in since putting the Redfield on it.
The only brass I could find was Hornady, but Hornady FTX loaded ammo was also on sale, so I bought several boxes of it for not much more than the brass. It's full length. A popular misconception is that all the FTX brass is short, but the only caliber I have found that to be true is .45-70. All my .32 Special brass is full length.
I cast and shoot a lot of lead bullets, but it will be a while before I buy moulds for this 336. I bought so much Leverevolution ammo and found 200 rounds of Speer .321 bullets ....it will be a while before I use all of those. A lot of guys shoot competitions and metal targets are common, so lead is a must for safety and to prevent damage to the targets.

Where are the pictures?

What jdad says is exactly why I bought one. But, I think I'm gonna like the 32 for what it is, not just because it's cheap.

[6pt-sika]

Strange i offended by saying I don't need to shoot lead?!

You didn't offend me at all .

[mohavesam]

SO if I pick it up... and have it Cerakoted in say OD green or Gunmetal grey would that offend anyone?

[6pt-sika]

SO if I pick it up... and have it Cerakoted in say OD green or Gunmetal grey would that offend anyone?

Hey if you pay for it , that's your option !

[jdad]

SO if I pick it up... and have it Cerakoted in say OD green or Gunmetal grey would that offend anyone?

Your money, your gun, but don't expect to ever get more than $200 if you ever decide to sell it. Nothing personal, but once it becomes "bubba'd" it will stay "bubba'd".

[Sixgun]

SO if I pick it up... and have it Cerakoted in say OD green or Gunmetal grey would that offend anyone?

Your money, your gun, but don't expect to ever get more than $200 if you ever decide to sell it. Nothing personal, but once it becomes "bubba'd" it will stay "bubba'd".

Well said Jdad-------6

[mohavesam]

what is this concept of "selling" a gun as you say?

[vancelw]

I almost bought a 1963 version of a 336 in .35 Rem from my LGS a few months ago. The finish was just rough enough I considered having a 2-tone cerakote job done on it, as I didn't believe it could hurt the value of that particular gun at all....but I just couldn't bring myself to do it....

[457121]

Keep in my that the 32SP is the least desirable caliber....value wise.

1950 336-ADL Lyman 56 30-30

amazing wood. Nothing, but nothing makes me want a gun faster than great wood.

[Streetstar]

Not going to drill the top strap. The side mount peep will do just fine.

Strange i offended by saying I don't need to shoot lead? Huh?
I just prefer to shoot what I have (about 450 FTX bullets), and that is all high-quality computer-designed copper jacketed bullets that will easily get me 2300 fps performance, then I have no need to scrounge for .322 lead pills. Too old to start casting lead/alloys.

Good advice so far!

Im with ya on the FTX bullets -- i like em too So much so that i have one Winchester 94 and one Guid Gun 45-70 sighted in specifically to use those
That said, i wouldnt use them on anything truly large, as i have heard mixed reviews on the 45/70 on elk size critters- but they are accurate and handy on smaller, thin skinned game
What jdad said on value of a 32 is correct, but i just look at it as a way to get great rifles cheaper than i can a comparable 30/30 -- and ballistics are so close, nothing you shoot will know the difference