mellow_c
October 5, 2008, 01:09 AM
So here is my story bellow. I just copy paisted it from an email I sent. I have a question about this rifle though.
Most Marlin 30-30's I see are 1894's or 1895's I think... The one I bought today is labeled as an 1870. I'm wondering if anyone knows the difference. I'm happy with my purchase either way.
Also, it came with no manual, I found on I can print out from the net. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Centerfire.pdf
Can anyone tell me if this manual will apply just as well to my 1870?
Thanx everyone:)
I went to a gunshow/auction today.
My friend told me about it, it wasnt as much of a gun show as it was a gun auction. I went there thinking I could find a great deal on some ammo. So I brought about $100. My friend who went with me (Best friend/guitarist/basist) Told me I could use his check card to buy a gun if I wanted and pay him back... I said "nah, I should just buy some ammo" But before I knew it, I was bidding on a gun. They had two TV's up front which they would show the items for sale on, and when they got to the "next item" it was a Marlin 336 Lever action 30-30. I didnt get a chance to look at the gun at all, I just heard them say what it was, and I saw a far away picture of it on the TV's. They started it at $125, then someone bid $150, so I raised my card and bid $175............................................and no one did anything, and I won!!!! I did NOT want to buy a gun today, but I kinda had too. it seamed like a good deal, after the tax and auction fee's it was about $200. But I think it was totally worth it. I also won an auction for 11 boxes (20 rounds each) of 30-30 ammo. All together I spent $357.00 for the gun and 220 rounds. The gun turned out to be in really good shape, a few dings in the wood stock, a little scratch or two on the metal, and it was a little dirty (had not been cleaned since shot last) BUT it seams to be in perfect working order, very smooth, and has a life time of shooting left in it!
Most Marlin 30-30's I see are 1894's or 1895's I think... The one I bought today is labeled as an 1870. I'm wondering if anyone knows the difference. I'm happy with my purchase either way.
Also, it came with no manual, I found on I can print out from the net. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Centerfire.pdf
Can anyone tell me if this manual will apply just as well to my 1870?
Thanx everyone:)
I went to a gunshow/auction today.
My friend told me about it, it wasnt as much of a gun show as it was a gun auction. I went there thinking I could find a great deal on some ammo. So I brought about $100. My friend who went with me (Best friend/guitarist/basist) Told me I could use his check card to buy a gun if I wanted and pay him back... I said "nah, I should just buy some ammo" But before I knew it, I was bidding on a gun. They had two TV's up front which they would show the items for sale on, and when they got to the "next item" it was a Marlin 336 Lever action 30-30. I didnt get a chance to look at the gun at all, I just heard them say what it was, and I saw a far away picture of it on the TV's. They started it at $125, then someone bid $150, so I raised my card and bid $175............................................and no one did anything, and I won!!!! I did NOT want to buy a gun today, but I kinda had too. it seamed like a good deal, after the tax and auction fee's it was about $200. But I think it was totally worth it. I also won an auction for 11 boxes (20 rounds each) of 30-30 ammo. All together I spent $357.00 for the gun and 220 rounds. The gun turned out to be in really good shape, a few dings in the wood stock, a little scratch or two on the metal, and it was a little dirty (had not been cleaned since shot last) BUT it seams to be in perfect working order, very smooth, and has a life time of shooting left in it!