What would you choose?

[MyTFAL]

Let's say an obscure relative passed and you get a choice, which do you pick...

Late seventies Marlin 336c 30/30 very good condition one ding in blue on receiver, no safety, JM barrel stamp walnut furniture, checked out the Marlin sites and it's one of the one's they covet. Locally it's maybe a 300$ gun but in Lever action country they bring 400-450$



Or....

Savage 242c over and under .410 about the same vintage in great shape, case color hardened receiver, book value is slightly more around 350-425$ but apparently these Savage's especially the pretty rare .410 over .410 have some kinda cult following with the preppers/survivalist's I found pricing from 500-900$ on the interwebz...



I have no personal attachment to either just wanted to see what you all would do.I may end up selling whichever I pick so that is a factor.
I like them both, If I had to guess they seem to both be youth hunting guns,...I don't hunt so that doesn't play into my decision.
Any input is appreciated. T

 

[Jack]

Which ever one you're more likely to shoot.

 

[MyTFAL]

Re read the Thread title.....it's not about me

 

[killerkarl]

The Marlin, but a lever gun will almost always win with me.

 

[AustinBR]

I would also take the Marlin.

 

[Quickdraw22]

I've seen a million lever actions - even had a rusted one in the back of my car for the longest time.

I've never seen a shotgun like that. I'd buy it just on the odd/cool factor.

Pick the shotgun - it's weird.

 

[Jack]

Re read the Thread title.....it's not about me

I'd shoot the shotgun more

 

[Neil09]

I 'd take the shotgun.

 

[MyTFAL]

I've seen a million lever actions - even had a rusted one in the back of my car for the longest time.

I've never seen a shotgun like that. I'd buy it just on the odd/cool factor.

Pick the shotgun - it's weird.

Scariest part of this is that exact thought has crossed my mind, it's part of the reason for this post....
Quickdraw.........Still got that TEC and the hot girlfiend? If ya lost one let's hope it was the TEC.....

 

[I_FLY_LOW]

30-30

 

[MyTFAL]

3 Savage vs 3 marlin all tied up

 

[spec50trout]

Savage over and under .410 Just something a little different.

 

[Mojo Rider]

Savage, sell it to a prepper and buy something you really want

 

[JCcypress]

Rabbit ears.

ETA: Looked like a side by side at first glance.

I'd still take the shotgun. That's just cool.

 

[MyTFAL]

Rabbit ears.

ETA: Looked like a side by side at first glance.

I'd still take the shotgun. That's just cool.

Yeah JC it's a weird/cool gun Both barrels are full choke, I shot six rounds thru it, it throws a tight pattern. It just has to be a freaking bad ass squirrel gun. Bird's too I reckon.

 

[3fifty7]

I am not drawn towards either.
I'd never buy either.
If I had the choice I'd take the OU because its odd.
I'd never sell a gun passed onto me.

 

[MyTFAL]

I am not drawn towards either.
I'd never buy either.
If I had the choice I'd take the OU because its odd.
I'd never sell a gun passed onto me.

If you knew the circumstances you would, the theoretical circumstances are made up to create a short description as to the situation I have. It is a simple fiction to explain a complicated story no one died. The super short story,... I get to pick one of these.....

 

[HAMP]

I would choose the savage 242,because you dont see those as often as you do the marlins,(or thats how it is in my case anyway).

 

[Mojo Rider]

From Wickipedia
"The Model 336 is ranked the #2 all-time leader in U.S. high-powered sporting rifle sales, after the Winchester Model 1894.[5] Since 1948, over 6 million Model 336 rifles have been produced".

I think pretty much everyone owned a 336 when i was growing up back in the 70's-80's. I know I did.
The Savage is rare and it's definitely unique.

 

[MyTFAL]

From Wickipedia
"The Model 336 is ranked the #2 all-time leader in U.S. high-powered sporting rifle sales, after the Winchester Model 1894.[5] Since 1948, over 6 million Model 336 rifles have been produced".

I think pretty much everyone owned a 336 when i was growing up back in the 70's-80's. I know I did.
The Savage is rare and it's definitely unique.

That Is a VERY well made point!