A friend of mine decided to get rid of a few guns for some extra cash and I offered $250 for this Marlin 336 lever gun in 30-30. He allowed me to take the rifle out before I bought it and I am very pleased. It's an older rifle but in good condition. Action is smooth and stock has some dings but nothing major, bluing looks to be about 75%. I like the deal but would really like to know more about the rifle. It appears to be about a 1960 or 1970's model but I don't know for sure and neither does my friend. It has only one serial # stamped on the tang behind the hammer and came with an equally aged Tasco 3-9x40mm scope which has surprisingly good glass and clarity. How would I find out more about this rifle, i.e. actual production date and an approximate value?
Good deal?
- Thread starter rocky.223
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If the SN has no letter prefix, just subtract the first two digits from 100 to determine the year of manufacture.
If your rifle has a 20" bbl with full-length magazine & PG stock, it's a Model 336RC (Regular Carbine),
a 20" bbl with 2/3-length mag & PG stock is a Model 336SC (Sporting Carbine),
and a 18" or 20" barreled specimen with a straight stock is a Model 336T (Texan).
Rarer, is the 16" bbl'd, straight stocked M336 Maurader.
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If your rifle has a 20" bbl with full-length magazine & PG stock, it's a Model 336RC (Regular Carbine),
a 20" bbl with 2/3-length mag & PG stock is a Model 336SC (Sporting Carbine),
and a 18" or 20" barreled specimen with a straight stock is a Model 336T (Texan).
Rarer, is the 16" bbl'd, straight stocked M336 Maurader.
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That's the last year of the pre-safety. You scored a great deal. I'd recommend taking the glass off of it and put on a skinner peep. I find scopes change the handling characteristics. Peep sights are good for 150 yards or so. That gun is made for medium range brush hunting. A scope will slow you down, I have found.