Marlin

I wanting a lever action but don’t know much about them. I found a marlin 1967 3030 for $200. I this a good deal, it looked in good shape? Also have a question on caliber 3030 308 35 not sure what is best for Georgia hunting.

if it is in good shape, $200 is a good deal. Levers are great and addictive. I started with a 3030, before I knew had a 3030, 35, and 444. Oh yea, 3030 ammo is cheaper than the rest to.

$200 is a good price right now for a Marlin 30-30 in good shape. The new Hornady LeveRevolution ammo has made the old lever guns 250-300 yard capable.

If the rifling is in good shape - microgroove I believe for 1967, the wood is not destroyed, and the bluing is not rusted, $200 is a deal. The '67 doesn't have a crossbolt safety which is a good thing. If you don't buy it, please let someone here get this deal.

Buy the Marlin. Then begin your search for another.

Going to look at it again. Anything I need to look for like certain model, type of wood ext.?

@ $200, I'd snatch it up. I see them go for $300-350 mostly. A Marlin 336C has walnut wood. If it was made in the 60's, it may be designated 336RC, and will still have walnut. The 30-30 is a great close range round for Georgia deer, hogs, or whatever other medium sized game that you want.

Here is a video of a nice bear being taken with the 30-30:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g4xILwfY60

I have a late 80's Marlin 30-30 that's my only centerfire hunting rifle. I shoot the factory iron sights and love it.

Just check the action a few times to make sure it all feels solid and make sure there's no major rust. $200 is a great deal on a classic Marlin.

yep all of the above...I would also check how well it feeds

It is a piece of junk.

Please PM me with the whereabouts of this vile firearm. I will do my duty and purchase it so no-one else will be harmed.


Check the bore.
Run the lever a few times.

If it is in good shape, $200 is a bargain.

Oh yeah, the .30-30 will kill anything you want it to in Georgia.

Like someone else said, levers are addicting. Beware.

big buck,
Count out those $20 bills as fast as you can. BUY IT. You will find that Marlin/Glenfields are one of the best rifles anywhere around. The Glenfields have "birch stocks" rather than the walnut. That is the only difference. I own several Marlins and also the Marlin/Glenfields and they are so easy to handle. I have killed truckloads of deer over the years with them too. They are relatively cheap and will last you forever if you maintain them properly. You just can't beat them. The older models are a lot better than the new models especially because they don't have the "Cross-bolt safety" (lawyer safety) which is a royal pain. Unfortunately, Remington has bought out Marlin Firearms now and they have totally ran the Marlin tradition into the ground recently. Don't buy any Marlin that WASN'T MADE IN THE NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT PLANT.

After you buy it, check out this site for anything that you will need to know about a Marlin.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/

A couple of my friends own this site and it is just like GON because people are willing to share their experiences with others just like here.

Just picked up my first 336, a 77' in .35 for $375. $200 is a great deal if its in good shape. Something about the older 336's just feels better than the ones I have handled in BassPro. Not sure if the quality of construction was better back then, but I decided I was going to hold out until one came up for sale in my area. When it did, I jumped on it.

I was shooting 3 to 4" groups at 75 yards using iron sites after only a few rounds. I hunt thick woods and have always used a 12ga, but I think my trusty shotgun may be riding the bench this season.

They are deer killing machines.

And that's a good deal.

Is there a difference in the 336R6 and a 336CS. The 3030 for $200 is the R6 is this still a good deal?

I've never heard of a 336R6. There is a 336RC that is the carbine version. It is great!. I believe the CS is a carbine with a walnut stock and the dreaded crossbolt safety. There are a bunch of 336 fans who will correct me if I'm wrong. But, I'd lay my money on the table for the RC at $200 unless it was "slap wore out". The walnut stock is nice. If it will be a hunting rifle, the scratches will cover the nice grain pretty soon.

By that I mean - the R version doesn't have the nice walnut stock. You will only miss it when you clean it or pull it out of the safe for fondling.

There is a 336RC that is the carbine version. It is great!. I believe the CS is a carbine with a walnut stock and the dreaded crossbolt safety.

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Both the 336RC & the 336CS have walnut stocks. The 336CS is what they called the 336C after they added the crossbolt safety. I do prefer the pre-1983 models with no crossbolt safety. I say buy the one that looks to be in better shape. If both are in great shape, buy the 336RC....or both!!

It might be 336 RC. They want $285 for the CS but not sure why?

bigbuck, have you looked at the serial number yet. Marlin has a unique feature of easily verifying the year of manufacture. If you check the serial number and it begins with the first two numbers begin with 19xxxxxx, it means that it was manufactured in 1981. Likewise, if it shows 10xxxxxx, it was made in 1990, if it shows 05xxxxxx, it was made in 1995 etc.

Please check the following link for the dates of manufacture on Marlins.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4...gwZjQtMjg0ZmM5ZTU5OGY3&hl=en&authkey=CJKO9oMM

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The following should be very helpful to you in determining the correct info on the correct model style.


List of 336 model and the differences


MODEL 336 COWBOY
- .30-30 Win. (disc. 2001) or .38-55 WCF cal., 8 shot tube mag., squared off finger lever, 24 in. tapered octagon barrel with deep cut Ballard-type rifling (6 grooves), cut checkered (disc. 2001) straight grip walnut stock and forearm, adj. Marbles semi-buckhorn rear and carbine front sight, ser. no. is on left side of receiver, instead of on tang, 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1999-2004.

MODEL 336 MAGNUM CARBINE
- .44 Mag. cal., 20 in. standard carbine configuration, w/o saddle ring. 2,823 mfg. 1963-64 only.

MODEL 336 MARAUDER
- .30-30 Win. or .35 Rem. cal., 16 1/4 in. barrel. 5,856 mfg. 1963-64.

MODEL 336 OCTAGON RIFLE
- .30-30 Win. cal. only, with 22 in. octagon barrel, standard model. 2,414 mfg. 1973 only.

MODEL 336 PRESENTATION RIFLE
- .30-30 Win. cal., one of the pair in the "Brace of 1,000," 22 in. octagon barrel, engraved receiver, sold with Model 39 Presentation. Mfg. 1970 only.

MODEL 336 ZANE GREY CENTURY CARBINE
- .30-30 Win. cal., similar to 336 Octagon, 22 in. octagon barrel, Zane Grey medallion inlaid in receiver, select walnut stock, pistol grip, brass buttplate and forearm cap. 7,871 mfg. in 1971.

MODEL 336A
- improved 36A, .30-30 Win., .35 Rem., or .32 Spl. cal., round breech bolt, 24 in. barrel with 2/3 mag. Mfg. 1948-1962, re-introduced 1973-1980.

MODEL 336A/336AS (30AS)
- .30-30 Win. cal. only, 20 in. barrel, 6 shot tube mag, walnut finished birch stock (pressed checkering became standard 1995, cut checkering became standard 1998), open sights (adj. rear sight became standard 1995), no frills version of the 336CS, 7 lbs. Mfg. 1983-2007.

Model 336ADL (DELUXE)
- similar to Model 336A Rifle, except has deluxe checkered walnut stock and forearm, quick detachable swivels and 1 in. sling. Mfg. 1948-62.

MODEL 336C (CARBINE)
- .30-30 Win., .32 Spl., or .35 Rem. cal., standard model carbine with 20 in. barrel. Mfg. 1969-83.

MODEL 336CS (CARBINE SAFETY)
- .30-30 Win. or .35 Rem. cal., 6 shot tube mag., 20 in. barrel, 336CS same as 336C but with crossbolt safety. American black walnut pistol grip stock (cut checkering became standard 1994), 7 lbs. Introduced 1984.

Model 336CC (STEALTH)
- similar to Model 336W, hardwood Mossy Oak Breakup camo stock and forearm, .30-30 cal., 7 lbs. Mfg. 2001-2004.

Model 336D
Mfg. 2000 (1000 made) 35 Rem. Serial Nos 336DXXX *Not cataloged*, Special Run for Davidsons, Lettered from Marlin, checkered, 18.5" ported round barrel

MODEL 336DT (DELUXE TEXAN)
- .30-30 Win. or .35 Rem. cal., select stock version of 336T, longhorn and map of Texas carved on buttstock. Mfg. 1962-63.

MODEL 336ER (EXTRA RANGE)
- .356 Win. cal., 5 shot tube mag., 20 in. barrel, walnut pistol grip stock, open sights, 7 lbs. 2,441 mfg. 1983-86.

MODEL 336LTS
- .30-30 Win. cal. only, 16 1/4 in. barrel, 5 shot tube mag., 6 1/2 lbs. 2,671 mfg. 1988-89 only.

MODEL 336M
This was the 1st year 336 stainless model soon changed to 336SS.
The "M" designated for Millenium (2000)

MODEL 336RC (REGULAR CARBINE)
- .30-30 Win., .32 Spl., or .35 Rem. cal., standard model carbine. Mfg. 1948-68.

MODEL 336SC .219 ZIPPER
- similar to Model 336SC, in .219 Zipper cal., 5 shot mag. 3,230 mfg. 1955-60.

MODEL 336SC (SPORTING CARBINE)
- similar to Model 336C, with 20 in. barrel and 2/3 length mag. tube, raised comb buttstock (1957-63). Mfg. 1948-63.

MODEL 336SD (SPORTING DELUXE)
- .30-30 Win., .32 Spl., or .35 Rem. cal., deluxe sporting carbine with 20 in. barrel, checkered stock and forearm, raised comb, no cheekpiece, quick detachable swivels and 1 in. sling. Mfg. 1954-62.

MODEL 336SS (336M= 1st year)
- .30-30 Win. cal. only, similar to Model 336W/30AW, except is stainless steel, 6 shot tube mag., 7 lbs. New 2000.

MODEL 336T (.44MAG)
- .44 Mag. cal., with saddle ring, 13,895 mfg. 1965-67.

MODEL 336T (TEXAN)
- .30-30 Win., .35 Rem., or .44 Mag. (1965-1967 only) cal., similar to 336C, with straight stock,
Some models have a 18 1/2 barrel (1980 - 1983) or 20 in. barrel, saddle ring (1965-1971 only). Mfg. 1954-83.

MODEL 336TS (TEXAN SAFETY)
- similar to 336 CS, except is .30-30 Win. cal., 18 1/2 in. barrel, straight grip stock and squared finger lever, Same as 336T but with crossbolt safety. Mfg. 1984-87.

Model 336W (30AW)
- similar to Model 30AS, except has carbine style barrel band, hardwood stock and gold trigger.

MODEL 336XLR
- .30-30 Win. or .35 Rem. cal., features stainless steel construction with 24 in. barrel, ballard rifling, fluted bolt, 5 shot mag., black/grey laminate stock with deluxe recoil pad, adj. folding semi-buckhorn rear sight, hammer block safety, 7 1/2 lbs. New 2006.

Model 336Y (SPIKEHORN)
- Youth model, similar to Model 336C, but has a shorter walnut stock (12 1/2 in. LOP) with vent recoil pad, 5 shot tube mag, 16 1/2 in. barrel, 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2003