Fixing Your Stock - Marlin Bullseye Replacement Tips

If you've spent any time scouring the used racks at a gun shop, you've probably noticed that a marlin bullseye replacement is one of those small but annoying chores that many lever-action owners eventually face. That little black-and-white circle is the signature of a genuine Marlin, a trademark they've used since the 1920s to show that the stock is made of real American black walnut. It's a point of pride for many collectors, but unfortunately, it's also one of the first things to get damaged, lost, or—worst of all—drilled out by someone who didn't know any better. ...

February 14, 2026 · 7 min · Kozlowsky Erlend