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.