Found an address under butt-pad....?

[deerwhacker444]

I bought a Marlin 336 in 35 Rem. a couple of years ago from my cousin. He bought it from someone in CA. I was messing with the stock and found an owners name and address under the pad. I've searched and I think he's still living in NY a few miles from the original address.

I'd like to write him a note and see what he can tell me about the rifle, but what if he responds that the rifle was stolen and he wants it back. What would I do then,...I don't have any evidence to the contrary and he's got my name and address.

Am I just being paranoid...?

(Wearing foil hat waiting for reply)

 

[308shooter]

If he wants it back make him buy it for half the price you paid for it. Or just put a po box # for the return address. I'm sure someone wouldent want a rifle back that's been gone for some years but then I dont think like the group of geese anyway.

 

[mbear53]

That's better than having a serial # scratched in the side of the gun.
You bought and paid for it, shoot it.

 

[Old Fart]

That is one fine weapon and an excellent round.
Be sure and try some of those Hornady Leverevolutions in it.

I doubt the guy would want it back after that many years.
Probably turned it in to his insurenace and bought another.
I don't think I would contact him, I'm happy with mine and know all I need to know about it.

 

[redmax51]

It's not a Holland and Holland double 470 nitro express,it's a Marlin 336(a great rifle,I have one) just shoot and enjoy it.

 

[LightningCrash]

sell it back to your cousin and then send the guy the letter

win/win

 

[inactive]

It's not a Holland and Holland double 470 nitro express,it's a Marlin 336(a great rifle,I have one) just shoot and enjoy it.

This. And the .35 caliber makes it really cool.

 

[tRidiot]

Why not check with Law Enforcement to see if it's been reported stolen before contacting the owner?

Also, what information are you hoping to gain from contacting him? What kind of history could the rifle have that would make it more valuable to you? Just curious, what it is you're looking for...

 

[deerwhacker444]

Also, what information are you hoping to gain from contacting him? What kind of history could the rifle have that would make it more valuable to you? Just curious, what it is you're looking for...

Just general information,..what's he killed with it, any nice bucks, got any load info, why he sold it.

Nothing too important..

 

[redmax51]

Why not check with Law Enforcement to see if it's been reported stolen before contacting the owner?

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If you do that,be ready to surrender it.The LEO that checks it for you will have no choice but to seize it if it's stolen.