Marlin 336-R.C. "Texan" Saddle Ring Carbine

[TonyF]

Marlin 336-R.C. 30-30 "Texan" saddle ring carbine - circa 1968

Texans were one of the most interesting variations Marlin ever offered.

Nice find.

[JDA58]

Why didn't you take a picture of it on rocks like all the others???

[TonyF]

I had to look up what the "Y" model was. Youth model - Hmmmm... that would be perfect for me since short LOP guns work well for me.
I assume they only come in pistol grip though. Blech! ( )

Now I do have one of those.

9501xxxx.

Walnut stock. Not the crappy birch stock on the current model.

[Emptymag]

Why didn't you take a picture of it on rocks like all the others???

Huh?







































BAM!
















What, like that???

[JDA58]

Now!!! I believe it is really yours!!!

[Manxdriver]

Being a Texan myself, I can tell you what happened to the 'missing ' bluing. Rear window gun rack! That gun has ridden in a truck window (AS IT SHOULD BE). Sweet piece you got there!

[Remington788]

What is the purpose of the Saddle Ring?
How is it used?

[GrumpyBear]

What is the purpose of the Saddle Ring?
How is it used?

From our friends at Wikipedia:

A saddle ring is a metal ring attached to the receiver of a rifle or carbine allowing it to be tied to a saddle or used with a special sling. Saddle rings could be attached directly to the firearm, or in some cases to a saddle ring bar, which allowed the saddle ring to slide along the action.

[jaseman]

Man is thar a beautiful variation of the 336. Mine is the same vintage, but is just the basic carbine, and doesn't look nearly as nice (though not bad).

Expect a full range report soon!

[pacpiper]

I have a 1965 Texan and will never part with it. Unfortunately it came without the saddle ring so I had to order a replacement so I can't say it's 100% authentic.