Marlin 336 with a cowboy stock?

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Hi all, I have recently obtained my pal, and have purchased several firearms, but since I am still rather new to the sport I have been browsing this site for the last few months to better familiarize myself with firearms in general. I would have to say that I have learned quite a bit from reading all the different types of threads here and actually based my first purchase on what I read on this site (a Ruger 10/22 if anybody was wondering), but I have since made another purchase of a used Marlin 336 in 30-30. I was just wondering if anybody could give me some information pertaining to this particular firearm, mostly in regards to the styling, if it is all original, what they are worth used, and any other information that you can offer up. I believe that it is missing the hood for the front sight, and from what I gathered from a dating site it was probably made around 1977. Sorry about the size of the pictures.

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Well after searching for a bit I believe that it is a 336 Texan, although past that I don't know much about it so if anyone can tell me more about it or even their past experiences with Marlin 336's it would be most appreciated.
 
Just the straight grip version of the 336c. I think they were discontinued in the early eighties. Looks to be in good shape maybe worth $100 more than a 336c to the right guy in my opinion.
 
Mike Webb said:
Just the straight grip version of the 336c. I think they were discontinued in the early eighties. Looks to be in good shape maybe worth $100 more than a 336c to the right guy in my opinion.
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As the OP found out already, this is one of the Marlin Texans and everything looks correct for a 1970's vintage rifle. It probably did come with a front site hood (you can verify by looking for a slot on the sides of the ramp), but it's pretty common for the hood to be removed.

Used pricing always depends on condition and the buyer (i.e., is this a model that someone really wants for their collection). Here's how I'd look at pricing if I were selling or buying:

1) Many people prefer straight grip stocks (a classic look), straight grips stocks are less common than pistol grip stocks, and you can't currently buy a new Marlin in 30-30 with a straight grip stock.
2) Your rifle is pre-crossbolt safety, which is sometimes a selling point although doesn't matter to me personally.
3) Your rifle was built at a time when Marlin's quality control/finishing (except for that awful Marshield) was better than it is now.

A new 336c is about $500 + tax. How much less would you expect to pay for a used 336c in good condition? Let's say $400. Then as Mike said, add $100-$150 for the bonus features of your rifle. In reality, it would probably take a while to move at $500 unless you found a motivated buyer whereas it would probably sell right away at $375.

With the recent announcements about Marlin's factory relocation, there might also be some changes in pricing if the supply is halted for a while, so now would be a good time to hold on to your used Marlin and wait-and-see (not that you're probably ever planning to sell that 30-30, right --- that's a great first centerfire!).
 
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That rifle would outlive you several times over. Good solid reliable guns and share common parts. Western Gun Parts would be able to supply any bits you need. Myself I prefer the curved pistol grip. Looks weird to see a Marlin with a Winchester stock on it. Hope you got a deal on it. Its a keeper.
 
Wow great responses, I purchased it for $360 taxes in, and it definitely had the front sight hood removed, I was kind of concerned that I may have overpaid but by the sounds of it I didn't, it is a little worse for wear in comparison to my pictures but still alright shape. I was told that it had minimal use and shot like a champ but as of yet I do not know how well it fires, I should be pumping out a few rounds today so I will find out soon. Thanks for the responses.
 
Just got back from shooting and it seems to be shooting pretty good a little to the left but groupings are fairly consistent, I'm thinking about popping a scope on it to see how good I can get it. I agree about the good looks of the straight stock but I could go for either straight or pistol grip, I've no real preference for either. While I'm on the topic of the stock does anybody know if refinishing the stock with a tung or linseed oil would affect the value?
 
The straight grip Marlin 336 in 30-30 that I owned about three years ago was rediculously accurate, and I don't mean "accurate for a lever gun"...if I told you how well it shot with factory R-P 170's you'd never believe me......
 
A 336T is becoming a collectable so I wouldn't refinish the stock. It didn't look that bad in the pics. You could probably pick up a used Marlin sight hood at a gun show. If you're going to mount a scope you can put the hood on, it protects the front sight. If using open sights I leave them off, you can see the sights better.
 
It is in pretty good shape other than a good scrape through the finish right along the bottom of the butt-stock (thankfully the wood wasn't damaged) and what I can only describe as a rash where someone had rested the fore-stock to steady their aim a few too many times.
 
if you are going to keep it i'd refinish it. a collector will buy it regardless of the stock being re done and hey, it's your gun. besides it wont make that much of a difference in price for re-sale purposes. nice wood thats re-done properly to me is better than scratched up origional wood. but thats me.
i totally refinished my 1950 336RC and alot of people said don't do it, im glad i didn't listen...
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I like it much better now!
 
Wow that looks brand spanking new, I am definitely contemplating refinishing my stock or perhaps just a touch up to the affected areas (mostly on the butt-stock scrape to protect the wood from moisture/dirt) since I don't really see myself ever getting rid of it, I think the only thing that is stopping me is that if sometime down the road it becomes a real collectors item I don't want to ruin it by doing any work on it. Also if you don't mind me asking what did you use to refinish your stocks?
 
i used natural clear varathane wood stain because the grain really comes out in the walnut. it's essentially a linseed oil based finish and nice walnut really dosent need any added colour. i finished it with varathane professional spray on semi gloss clearcoat. the buttpad spacer is a piece cut out of an old white bucket and sanded to fit before i stained the wood. the walmart $6 clothes hampers, or old bleach bottles work really well also
 
Nice I am leaning towards tung oil myself, since I have used it in the past and I believe I still have some left over from the last neck refinishing job I did on one of my guitars. I also think I will first try filling in that good scrape on the butt stock but if that doesn't work out I may end up doing a complete refinish.

Out of curiosity does anybody know what Marlin used to finish the stocks of their guns back in 1977?
 
Rembo said:
The straight grip Marlin 336 in 30-30 that I owned about three years ago was rediculously accurate, and I don't mean "accurate for a lever gun"...if I told you how well it shot with factory R-P 170's you'd never believe me......
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Well, I would believe you.....since I still own that rifle :D Still shoots amazingly well.
 
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