[greyhawk50]

I'm not familiar with the Ranger M-36 but seeing that you're not getting any responses, I did a google search. After all, google is our friend. This is what I found;
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Answer:

If your Ranger is a bolt action .22, it is likely a Marlin Model 80 made for Sears.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_made_ranger_model_m36#ixzz1lN6fEcPP

Here is one for sale at gunbrokers;
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=260637722
I hope this helps.
Grey
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[greyhawk50]

I think it was common back then on the cheaper 22s. I had a Stevens single shot 22 that was over 50 years old. I gave it to my son because it came from my uncle, to my dad and then to me. I remember shooting it as a teenager.
I'm not joking, the stock looked like it was made out of 1X6. Totally flat on both sides and about 3/4" thick. Looked strange.
Grey