u/smilingDumpsterFire

For those like me who struggled to find a new Marlin recently, I can confirm the following as of today

Marlin Dark Series 336 in stock at Larry’s pistol and Pawn in Huntsville, AL

Several trapper and SBL models in stock at Larry’s pistol and pawn in Huntsville

Marlin Dark 1894 in .44 magnum available at Larry’s pistol and pawn in Madison

Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul edition available at Larry’s in Madison

Several other trapper and sbl models at Larry’s in Madison

Ive had my traditional 1895 for about ten years now, and started looking for a Dark model 336 recently. With them being nearly impossible to find, I went with a Trapper 336 and swapped out the hardware myself. No regrets because I love the trapper and the black/stainless look. Then, after months of searching and finally giving up… I literally stumbled upon a Dark 336, a Dark 1894 in 44 REM Mag, and a Dark 1895 at my local gun store. I couldn’t help myself but to pick up the Dark 1895 for myself when I finally found it. So now I have a complete collection ranging from traditional bruiser, to hybrid traditional/tactical in an agile 30-30 package, and a quick wielding bruiser with pure audacity. Loving the lineup all together!

Super proud moment taking my daughter to the gun range! Eight years old and she has a blast with it! She’s squeezed the trigger on my .223 and a .22lr before, but this was her first time out actually trying to aim through the scope and shoot a target. 50yards and she was 20 for 20 on paper. Lots of practicing to do to get ready for deer season, but an excellent first outing!

Gun is a Marlin Trapper 336 30-30

Can is a Hexium 300

Scope is a Vortex Crossfire HD 1-4x24

Scope mount was too tall and has since been replaced

Ammo was Hornady SubX Subsonic 175gr buckets

Smiles were priceless!

From top to bottom, these are the Ruger Marlin Trapper 336, Ruger Marlin Trapper 1895, and Ruger Marlin 1895 w/ MAGPUL ELG hardware. MAGPUL lists the ELG hand guard as only compatible with the 1895 which makes sense if they are assuming that all non-1895 models use a barrel band, but that is not the case for the trapper models. Has anyone successfully installed the Magpul hand guard on the new Ruger made trapper 336?