1972 336

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Hi Guys

I bought a Marlin 336 from 1972 today. It came with a weaver scope mount and bushnell 4x that may have been installed in the factory which I have removed. I plan to put a skinner express on it. Anyone try this with a similar model, did you have to change the front blade?

It has what appears to be walnut furniture, with an ebony pistol grip cap and golden trigger. There is no cut checkering and the front sight is on a ramp and has a brass bead. Does anyone have an idea what model this is? Not sure if these features were available on the W's.

I will try to get some pictures up tomorrow, thanks for your replies.
 
It's most likely a 336c.
The 336sc ended in 68', the 336a started in 73', and the 336W wasn't introduced until 79'-80'

You'll need a taller front sight with the skinner express, I usually just buy the .500" brass front sight and file it down.
 
GMC403 said:
It's most likely a 336c.
The 336sc ended in 68', the 336a started in 73', and the 336W wasn't introduced until 79'-80'

You'll need a taller front sight with the skinner express, I usually just buy the .500" brass front sight and file it down.
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If you're specifically referring to 1970s production, perhaps.

I've had 336A and 336A Deluxe (24" barrels and 2/3 mag) rifles dated from 1948 thru 1978.

I don't believe that they ever stopped building 336SC (20" barrel and 2/3 mag) until the 1980s.

I refer to the XLRs as "current production" 336A rifles...because that is what they are...

The whole Marlin ER (Extended Range .375/.356/.307) family are 336SC carbines in actuality.
 
Lee Enfield said:
If you're specifically referring to 1970s production, perhaps.

I've had 336A and 336A Deluxe (24" barrels and 2/3 mag) rifles dated from 1948 thru 1978.

I don't believe that they ever stopped building 336SC (20" barrel and 2/3 mag) until the 1980s.

I refer to the XLRs as "current production" 336A rifles...because that is what they are...

The whole Marlin ER (Extended Range .375/.356/.307) family are 336SC carbines in actuality.
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The OP asked specifically about a 1972 model, so yes ;)

-The 336a stopped in 68' and picked up again in 73'
-According to Marlin the 336SC roll stamp stopped in 68' (although rifles of that configuration were still made)
-The XLR's may have a 24" barrel and a nose cap like the 336A, but that's about the only thing in common
-Marlin never produced (for sale) a 307 win rifle. (If you have one KEEP IT)

A picture, or at least the missing details about the OP's rifle would better help to identify it.
 
Mike Webb said:
That should be a good one. Marlin quality was never higher than in the early 70's in my opinion.
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That is also my opinion, Mike.
I have an as new, for all practical purposes, 1895 Model 45-70 built in 1974 and it has quality written all over it.
I also have a 336 in 35 Remington that was made in 57/58, which is a very accurate shooting rifle, but the 45-70 just has something about it that stands out.
 
H4831 said:
That is also my opinion, Mike.
I have an as new, for all practical purposes, 1895 Model 45-70 built in 1974 and it has quality written all over it.
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Is that a crescent stock model?

I had a 72' crescent stocked 8 groove that was an absolute gem, I foolishly sold it.
 
My 1974 production Marlin 336

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Went with the "SKINNER EXPRESS"
A little more money but looks sweet and no need to change front site post at all

Shoot straight - chrisco
 
Chrisco good to hear you didn't have to change the front sight, I will be going with the express model myself, in brass. Hopefully I will have the same luck.


LEE ENFIELD: It is a carbine band style forend, full magazine tube with a 20 inch barrel.

Some more info, I'm pretty sure this rifle has not seen more than a box of shells, really looking forward to testing it out on my days off.
 
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