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Stock Crack
duhshooter
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I'm considering buying a Marlin 336, 1978 vintage with walnut stock. It is in very good condition (95% maybe) but it has a hairline crack in the stock that runs forward from the butt plate about one inch. It is in the middle of of the butt, and not near the butt plate screws, and only visible on one side. It has not opened up at all and is barely noticeable. Does this devalue the gun much and is there any chance of it opening more at this age?
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As already stated, likely not a deal breaker or huge downer, but I would certainly consider it as a "negotiating point"
and is there any chance of it opening more at this age?
Any chance? Definitely. How much of a chance? Depends on how deep, etc. If properly sealed; from outside surface and under the butt plate, I would suspect that you wouldn't see it growing noticably in your lifetime.
If you end up buying it, send along some clear, close pictures and I'm sure we can offer more specific advice about how best to proceed.