Probably way over complicated this given that there is a model that actually mounts to the 3/8” dovetail rail, but I wanted to keep the existing front sight without switching to a tall front sight. Filed down the rail and re-profiled the end of the receiver to fit the Williams peep sight for a Ruger 10/22. The reason for this was to get the peep as low as physically possible. I think it turned out pretty good, and is exactly the look I was going for. Just need to test fire and see where she shoots and if it’s within the realm of adjustment.

I contacted Marlin support and they’ve offered to replace the barrel with a correctly stamped one, how rare is this and has anyone else gotten something like this. It chambers and ejects 30-30s properly