Friend of mine asked, I have no idea, so am asking the forum to find out what everyone (but me) knows...
There are currently several different companies making rifles that LOOK like they have Marlin 336 actions.
I know Ruger bought Marlin when Remington dissolved, are they not enforcing patent protection on the 336? Can they?? Are the rifles that look like 336s different enough inside to be excluded from the patent? Did Marlin's patent run out??
Just curious what the deal is, and what you know about it.
Thanks.
There are currently several different companies making rifles that LOOK like they have Marlin 336 actions.
I know Ruger bought Marlin when Remington dissolved, are they not enforcing patent protection on the 336? Can they?? Are the rifles that look like 336s different enough inside to be excluded from the patent? Did Marlin's patent run out??
Just curious what the deal is, and what you know about it.
Thanks.