I have for sale a 1978 Wards Western Field Model 740 A-EMN (Marlin 336). Marlin manufactured this rifle for Ward's. The rifle is in excellent condition and has been upgraded with the following parts: Ranger Point Precision trigger & lever screw; Longhunt single piece firing pin, magazine spring and follower; Palo Verde adjustable hammer spring; and a Rhino picatinny rail (RPP). All original factory parts are included. A MidwayUSA canvas rifle case is also included. $995 cash, Venmo or Zelle FTF north Dallas area. I live in Frisco. I will consider shipping for actual cost.

Sale withdrawn.

Beautiful rifle. Dang recoil pad. I have a 60s Marlin with one.

There has been some comments about the recoil pad. That is actually how the rifle was manufactured by Marlin for Wards. Here are some additional examples:

Here is a copy of the original owners guide for the 740 model which preceded the 740 a-emn
Slightly different recoil pad design and it was red. The recoil pad is a factory feature.

Cool looking gun.

Awesome documentation and rifle.

Ok all of you have been very nice. I’ll reopen the sale for this rifle at an asking price of $950.00

Got that Christmas special, was $209.95. With soft case. Box of shells, Winchester 150 grain 3.99 box of 20.
Bought 2 boxes. Good days then...