"RANGER" Model 35

Hammerdown · Post by **Hammerdown** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:34 am

Hello:
I have my Fathers first rifle which is a "RANGER" Model 35. When I cross referenced it they said it was made by Marlin between 1935-1937. It had a rear peep sight that the base is there but the elevator and apature are missing.

It has a set of Marble sights buck horn style on the gun now that function fine.

My question is did the Peep sight come on this single shot rifle or was it added ? and did the Marbles sight come on it or was that added later as well ? Thanks to all that reply, Hammerdown.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 4:42 pm

I hope my memory is good here, but if it is, it's telling me the Sears 35 was a model 65 Marlin. If so, the model 65 came drilled and tapped for a peep sight, but didn't come standard with the sight, unless you ordered the 65E, which had what Marlin referred to as "target sights". The 65E included a globe front sight too.
Is your rifle a single shot, with finger grooves along the forearm, and a knob to remove the action from the stock, under the forearm? If so, it's a 65.
The Marbles sights were not standard, but a very acceptable option. There are lots of old Marlins with Marbles sights on them. as Marlin offered them as a optional sight.
Hope this helps.

SteveW · Post by **SteveW** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:21 pm

I was stumped on this one as I have a Ranger model 34 that is a model 65. A Ranger 34A is a model 50, but I don't show anything on the model 35. SW

Hammerdown · Post by **Hammerdown** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:48 pm

Hello There:
My BAD.. This is a model-"M-34. It does have a knob under the action to remove the stock and a 12" finger groove in the side of the forearm as well. It has a schnabel style forend towards the front as well. I also feel you all know more about these old guns than me so took these pictures to help me show what I mean and hoopefully have you all be able to tell me what I have here. Best regards, Hammerdown.

SteveW · Post by **SteveW** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:29 pm

Aha!! It's a Marlin model 65 in Ranger mode, all right! With aftermarket sights. I'm not sure about the receiver sight as I have not actually seen the original, but this one looks like it might have been made for something else. As Marlinman said, they were all D&T for them at the factory, though - he should be ale to tell you for sure if it's original. The Marble sight was a common aftermarket add-on in this time period.

This is actually a pretty scarce specimen. You are correct that it was only made for 2 years. There weren't many of the model 65 made, and the portion stamped for Sears is but a fraction of that. Actual production figures are not known, but I watch for models like this, and through the years, this is only the second I have actually seen - I bought the other.

This was discontinued in favor of the model 100, which was less expensive to make and therefore more profitable. Value? That's a tough one as they are seldom seen. I gave 50 for mine at Cabelas a couple of years ago. SW

Hammerdown · Post by **Hammerdown** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:23 am

Hello SW:
Thanks for the reply. I am impressed. This is the second gun that I inherited from My grandfather that was a low production odd ball. The other gun I have is a savage model 220 single shot, shot -gun. It has a rare "TRAP" option that was supposed to be applied to a Stevens but ended up on a Savage as it was the Transition period when they merged. Thanks, for the info. and thi is a good shooter as well.I will not sell it due to sentimental value but these things are a bonus to know when passing it down in my linage as well. Regards, Hammerdown.