....straight grip stock. I have a couple of Marlins set up this way, an XLR that I returned to Marlin for a straight grip conversion, plus an 18" barreled Texan 336T. Oh, and a 336TK that I had rebarreled to .25-35 a few years back.

This one has the 20" barrel, which I tend to prefer over shorter tubes. The walnut stocks are uncheckered, and in great shape. If you turn the receiver just so, a sprinkling of freckles show up. Not a real detraction for me, and I believe it will come off with some elbow grease, oil, and steel wool.

Not sure what it is about straight grip Marlins, but those handy little rifles are undoubtedly my all time favorites. Can't imagine not having one around.....

Otony