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Originally Posted by 6GUNSONLY
I think most leverguns look better with uncheckered stocks, though I do have a Model 71 Winchester Deluxe Rifle with checkered wood. I also had an early 50s vintage Marlin 336 rifle once upon a time - 24" barrel, half magazine, checkered stock, and in .35 Remington. Should have hung onto that one.
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I have a few 71's...
IMO, the best lever action ever made. The older guns look better with checking because the stocks were generally a better quality of wood and the checking was done by hand--not stamped.
I still have a Marlin ADL and a Marlin waffle top on my wish list.
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