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Sale withdrawn.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...

That is probably a more solidly made gun than the one nowdays... intrested in any kind of trade??

Thanks Shadowman. Right now I’m working on a cash sale for a project, but feel free to pm me with a proposal.
This rifle was built just like any other “JM” Marlin in 1978. It’s just roll marked for WesternField and slightly different aesthetics. I like the thinner profile forend and buttstock along with the Marble style front sight.

So for fun I installed an Sig Remeo5 red dot on the rifle. 2 MOA single dot. You shoulder the rifle and it’s right where you want it to be. Fast acquisition like you would expect. Much easier than factory irons.