I have an old Marlin 336 in .35 that's somewhere between 30 and 40 years old, I think. Hasn't got an octagonal barrel, though. It used to be a boat gun, but I did shoot my first deer with the thing. My brother and I bought an old Winchester lever action whose barrel is half round and half octagonal (octagonal near the receiver). Not a very valuable gun, but one that dates from the early part of the 20th century.
So tell me about the new Marlins and why octagonal is good.
Evening, everyone.
Hey there, Master Cree!
Evening Sam - meant to ping you to post 2683.
I just prefer the lines of the octagonal barrel, harkens to early Henrys and Winchesters. A classic look, if you will.
The Marlin 336 is fine rifle, easily scoped, and accurate. The .35 Rem is great woods cartridge as well. Never got its due recognition.
Your brother's rifle probably has more value than you think, the half round half octagonal was never made in great numbers. What model and cal.?