Convert 45-70 Marlin Cowboy to pistol grip?

[SeraphG]

Curious if anyone has converted a cowboy 1895 45-70 from Marlin to a 336-type pistol grip stock:



I prefer the look of the pistol grip, but I don't like the 1/2 magazine the 336s come with:




I have an email out to a gunsmith to see if he can get an extended tube on on of the blued guns and also for the XLR guns, but I doubt thats the case, so I'm checking on the other end hehe.

Besides, I think that extra weight on the 26" gun would maybe help with recoil (though I'll be adding a pacy or similar recoil pad, mecury etc if its too much).

[stalkingbear]

The all the late models of marlin use interchangeable rear stock. I have to wonder why you want to do this however,because the "pistol grip" version don't have enough angle/curve to make a difference. To me,looks alone(on marlins)don't justify spending the extra money.

[statjunk]

I don't know if it is possible but I'd agree that it would look really nice. I'm also not a fan of the short magazine. I think they do it for the balance.

I'd be curious to see what you find out.

Tom

[bigmatty65]

I like the pistol grip but despise the half mag tube also. It should just be a matter of purchasing a new stock and lever to convert it.

[SeraphG]

Talked to a gunsmith - its no big deal - you just need the stock, trigger plate and curved lever - they all interchange apparently.

EDIT - oh and the reason I would do it is because 1. I don't like the half-mag look 2. more weight = less recoil (although not a tremendous difference, 5 more rounds and that long barrel add some heft) 3. I like the look of that pistol grip - its pure asthetics on that count.

[statjunk]

Post pics when you're done. I would really like to see it.

Tom

[James B]

Don't do it.

[TROPHYHUNTER25]

do it i want to see pics

[apexpredator]

I have an 1895 LTDII exactly what your wanting but w/ a 24" barrel, might look for one of those. here's a pic from gunbroker I found.

[snedd162]

it is definatly possible, they even sell that model at my local gun shop with the pistol grip. I also like the look of it with that grip