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oldcars · February 18, 2013, 01:05 PM

Cool, thanks for the info. It's actually the JES ad that got me thinking about the conversion, I talked to a friend of mine last night who has a Sears model 45 (Marlin 336c) and with a 20" barrel and pistol grip stock I think it would be a good one for a conversion. Now I just need to talk him into selling it to me! Or find a different one. I like the look and feel of the Winchester, but it seems like the Marlins are stronger, simpler, cheaper, and already drilled & tapped for a scope or peep sight ( I already have a new Lyman in the parts bin) I guess It all depends on what I find cheap sooner.

February 18, 2013, 01:05 PM	#6
oldcars Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Posts: 375	Cool, thanks for the info. It's actually the JES ad that got me thinking about the conversion, I talked to a friend of mine last night who has a Sears model 45 (Marlin 336c) and with a 20" barrel and pistol grip stock I think it would be a good one for a conversion. Now I just need to talk him into selling it to me! Or find a different one. I like the look and feel of the Winchester, but it seems like the Marlins are stronger, simpler, cheaper, and already drilled & tapped for a scope or peep sight ( I already have a new Lyman in the parts bin) I guess It all depends on what I find cheap sooner.