Marlin comparison help

[bonsaijackson]

Gonna buy a Marlin 3030 for Indiana varmits and, possibly some out of state creatures. Also, may just plink a lot with it . There are several I'm looking at, 2 on the INGO classifieds and a few elsewheres.

This will be my first Marlin of any type and I'm not very familiar. My first question is basically how the older models (60's era) compare to the new in box models of today, other than the wood being used for the stock ect.

Also what might be the differences in say the 336 RC vs. a 336A. Both pistol grip, both same length barrels. Are there differences in the metal quality or actions? Better grooving quality?

Obviously some things might have been updated but, that doesn't always mean people like the "improvements" better. Any opinions? If you were to buy one today and they were the same price would you buy a new one with zero rounds or an older one in great condition?

 

[22rssix]

Marlin Owners - Index

This will give you all the info on the marlin lever guns you would ever want to know.

The newer ones will have a cross bolt safety.

This is from the marlin forum:

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

 

[smokenfire10]

You have all the important information in the previous post. I own three Marlin 30-30's, but I have been very happy with function and great looks from my Stainless 336m.

You will be happy with the Marlin that you choose. Good Luck!