marlin 336 rc

varian

i have a marlin 336RC made in 1960-61, straight stock. i would like to add a saddle ring. is this doable without making modifications to the receiver such as drilling and taping. thanks.

Ambrose

No. It would have to be drilled and tapped.

charliemeyer007

So looking at one for sale on the auction side I see 2 screws on the left side of the receiver. One looks like the lever pivot, not sure what the one above it does. I think you could make a new longer screw that shoulders in the same place on the receiver. Have about 1/4" more of shank then a larger slotted head. Take piece of brass or stainless steel flat strap and fold it around a ring. Drill the shank hole in the tabs and space it off the action with a washer. I'd thread lock the screw in place to keep it form working loose. No new holes in your gun. Might cause a wear ring in the finish - depends on the spacing and if its tight or allowed to rotate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Model_336

pip5255

no pictures to look at yours but a lot of the earlier guns were drilled and tapped for receiver sights so if you have one that was you could use one of those holes to mount the ring.

pip5255

no pictures to look at yours but a lot of the earlier guns were drilled and tapped for receiver sights so if you have one that was you could use one of those holes to mount the ring.

babun

quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey

Comes in blue or SS ,,,,,,,,,,,,


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no drill and tap.....
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varian

after looking at the kits and pictures of actual SRC's i agree, it would have to be drilled and tapped. well thats just not going to happen to this fine old rifle. maybe one day i'll find a real one i'd be willing to buy. thanks all.