Marlin 336 (1984) I think

[Ksgunner]

This is my latest purchase. It is a Marlin model 336 made around 1984 (I think). Haven't gone to the range yet maby later today. It has some minor scratches on the stock and I am thinking of re-finishing it. I don't think it is historical or even collectable so I don't think a re-finish will affect the value of the rifle. Any thoughts?

Now if I can just find some Ammo...

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[Ksgunner]

Not much interest in Marlins I guess..

[Snub44]

...oh, yeah, there's interest in Marlins...but it's Saturday...stuff, sports, and honeydos get in the way...the older Marlins are my favorite...mine was made in 76, it's a fine piece...been shot little...carried/scratched a little...smooth as silk...
...I was told that in the 70s you start subtracting first two digits of serial number from 100 to get year of manuf....have read that a few places...

...when I stocked up, Rem 150gr. SP was 13+...now I'm seeing 18+ when I see any...times are changin'...start gatherin' ammo and enjoy...I'd check every small/country store/pawn shop I passed for ammo...might bump into some old stock at good prices...

[HAWKEYE50]

My first personally owned firearm was the 336, with the Pistol Grip Stock. And it was in the .35Remington Caliber.

[383]

My first personally owned firearm was the 336, with the Pistol Grip Stock. And it was in the .35Remington Caliber.

My first firearm was a 336CS 30/30. I bought it in 1985 when I was 15 years old. Killed a few deer with it, really enjoyed shooting it. Sadly, it was one of the guns stolen from my home in '96.

[WHEC724]

I don't think it's valuable as a collectible, but in the hands of someone who knows how to use it, it is priceless.

[jbum]

Nice find!!!! Love my 336.

[gasmitty]

Definitely not a "collectible" from a value standpoint, but rather a gun that belongs in every shooter's collection. Go ahead and refinish that stock - you're will just be that much nicer than the next guy's.

FWIW, a week ago I still saw basic .30-30 ammo in a couple of places, like Sportsman's Warehouse and a local gun shop.

[teach]

I think it sounds like a perfect candidate for a refinish, no real collectors value and nothing looks better than a polished up lever gun except maybe a polished up bolt gun.

[ctr]

The 336 rifles are great. I have owned a few and still do. Fun, reliable, and good enough accuracy, not to mention easy on the wallet.

[retsupt99]

I have bought and sold several lever action 30-30's down through the years.
My present 30-30 is the Marlin 336SS, in fact I just decided to get a scope for it yesterday...these mid-sixties eyes convinced me to do so.
I love my 336 and it will not be sold or traded off...I'll pass it down.
You have a great all-around brush gun there...enjoy it. I wouldn't worry about a couple of minor scratches as they can easily be 'touched' up.

[Ksgunner]

Thanks everyone for your kind words, I'll try to get a range report tomorrow..Can't wait to try it out.

[10thmtn]

My Mini 14 is for inside the house work - easier for my wife to use. But if the feces ever hits the rotating ventilation device, my Marlin 336 is what will be in my hands. I trust the 170 gr .30-30 much more than the 5.56.

Nice rifle! Shoot it some, before you decide whether to refinish it or not. It's a working gun - a few scratches and dings give it character.

[txron]

Would not sell or trade my marlin 30-30 for any thing. In the right hands this rifle can do anything from plinking, hunting, and self defense.

[scgunlover1]

I'm waiting on my 336 to ship from the seller. Bought it off Gunbroker. I should have bought one years ago. I hope that I like mine as much as you guys like yours.