Need opinions regarding a rifle I own

[jetwrnch]

I have an all original 1967 Glenfield Mod. 30 in 35 Rem in better than average condition, but not perfect. The kicker is that apparently only about 3k of these were ever made. It shoots and handles great. I even like the shorter mag tube as compared to a regular 336. I don't have any heirs, so I can't decide if I should just use the heck out of it and let it go for cheap at my estate sale, or sell to a collector that will understand what they have. I have another 336 in 35 and would like to have one with a few aftermarket tacti-cool mods. Mainly just for added functionality and to look like it should actually have a modern scope sitting on it. Bigger loop, Boyd's stock, no sights... the usual. I just can't see modding the Glenfield.

 

[shirtshirt]

I would sell it. But if I kept it, I would definitely use it.

 

[Lost Lake]

My opinion?

I'd not modify it other than maybe adding the sight or scope of your choice, then I'd hunt with it and use it hard.

Or, sell it as is.

 

[mike243]

If its like the 22's it has a birch stock instead of walnut, I would hunt with it and enjoy it , things on shelfs aint for me. hope its a real long time till you sell it lol

 

[akachuck]

If you keep it. Build it out like I did.

 

[grouser]

Now that's. 35 Marlin !

 

[44 mag]

If you keep it. Build it out like I did.

That's a ruger 10/22 he it talking about a lever action in 35 Rem.

I personally would leave the Glendale as is and use it. If you want to modify one I suggest the 336.

 

[Derek]

I have a Marlin 336 in .35 Rem, but I've always been partial to the Glenfields. I like the shorter mag tube.

 

[DaveTN]

Do you still shoot? If you have ammo; I'd shoot it. But then I shoot everything. You say it's "average" condition so it's not going to matter if you shoot it or not.

If you still shoot, and with .35 Remington going for around $3 a round, and will be one of those not quickly coming back into the marketplace; I'd sell it or trade it for something I would either hunt with or use as a range toy.

 

[jetwrnch]

I reload for the 35 and I'll never mod the Glenfield since I have a 336. I just don't know if the rarity of the rifle changes anything. It has a period correct Redfield scope as well as the original sights. I'm somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to firearms and prefer function over form. I load for and use everything I own and limit my calibers to a chosen few. If the rarity of the rifle doesn't add any value I'll just upgrade the scope and use it. That shorter mag tube really does change the handling for the better.

 

[Madbowh]

I would keep it I don't get rid of anything especially harder to find things. I bought a shotgun one day 20 gauge single shot don't even need it by has Kmart stamped on it they haven't made guns in a long time. I paid 60 for it at a gun shop guy there didn't even know it was akmart. I get it keep it, seen more people that have said something they used to have they wished they didn't get rid of. Save it give it to your kid one day they smile on their face from dad given them something of his unique will be worth the hold even if it's not much or worth anything it will be to them