Marlin 336SC (1949 waffle top) question

[TAArrowood]

Hey guys. I just picked up an awesome Marlin 336SC “waffle top” in 30/30 with an “F” prefix and 4 digits making it a 1949 vintage. The rifle is in unbelievable condition for its age and shot very little. My only issue that the owner replaced the original butt plate with a soft pad ( no mods to the stock at all). I’m wondering if anyone has a similar rifle who could post up a few photos of the butt plate. I know there are a lot of repo plates out there, but I’d like to get it as close to original as possible. Also, wondered if the early ones had the white spacer. I’ve seen the both ways, but don’t know which was the original configuration. Thanks a ton for any info.

 

[WyldGoose]

I have the big Marlin history book, I’ll take a look later…

 

[TAArrowood]

That would be great!! Thanks.

 

[WyldGoose]

The butt plate for your rifle should be the one in the middle and should have the white line spacer.



Here’s some more info on the 336 Sporting Carbine…

 

[TAArrowood]

That is exactly what I needed and hoped to get here. Thanks a ton for going out of your way to provide the info. One last request. Could you provide the name and author of the book you’re using? I also collect pre-64 model 70s and have Roger Rule’s “The Rifleman’s Rifle” and use it regularly to do research on model 70s. Thanks again and all the best to you and yours.

 

[WyldGoose]

That is exactly what I needed and hoped to get here. Thanks a ton for going out of your way to provide the info. One last request. Could you provide the name and author of the book you’re using? I also collect pre-64 model 70s and have Roger Rule’s “The Rifleman’s Rifle” and use it regularly to do research on model 70s. Thanks again and all the best to you and yours.

No worries! Love my old Marlins…

 

[TAArrowood]

Awesome!! Thanks so much. I just found a “very good” preowned copy on EBay for $24.99 with free shipping. Sometimes even a blind squirrel finds a nut when all the stars align. Thanks for the info. I’ve got a few old Marlins (336 & 39/39A). It will be nice to have a reference available. Tom.

 

[eLightfoot]

Love the old marlins. I’ve got a small collection

 

[WyldGoose]

Nice score! Ebay is where I found mine as well. You'll love the book, tons of info, history, old ads, etc...
I've got a mid 60's Marauder, which was basically 336 with a 16" barrel they only made for a couple years and a later model 45-70. Love em! My old man has quite a few too...

 

[eLightfoot]

I’ve got an SC in .219 zipper, model 375, waffle top SC 35 rem, 1894cl 25-20, XLR 30-30, 39a,and 39m