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Doyle · February 25, 2009, 08:44 PM

Jim, you have your lefts and rights mixed up. Left is On an right is off. I got the gist of your test though and mine passes.

Gunny, I thought about sawing off the barrel but a buddy offered me $50 as-is and I sold it to him. Now, I'm out about $250 total for the two rifles. It will cost $20 or so each for recoil pads (the Marlin is totally missing the buttplate) and a few more bucks to refinish the Marlin stock. I've got a nice Bushnell 3200 Elite waiting to go onto the 03. I'm still debating on whether or not to tap the Marlin for a scope. Its collector value is gone due to condition so I've got to look at it as a shooter. With 50 year old eyes, iron sights just don't cut it too well anymore.

February 25, 2009, 08:44 PM	#11
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Jim, you have your lefts and rights mixed up. Left is On an right is off. I got the gist of your test though and mine passes. Gunny, I thought about sawing off the barrel but a buddy offered me $50 as-is and I sold it to him. Now, I'm out about $250 total for the two rifles. It will cost $20 or so each for recoil pads (the Marlin is totally missing the buttplate) and a few more bucks to refinish the Marlin stock. I've got a nice Bushnell 3200 Elite waiting to go onto the 03. I'm still debating on whether or not to tap the Marlin for a scope. Its collector value is gone due to condition so I've got to look at it as a shooter. With 50 year old eyes, iron sights just don't cut it too well anymore.