Marlin model question

[TheCoachZed]

Local feller has a Marlin .30-30 for sale, he described as having a straight stock, very lightweight, 20 inch barrel, and being a model *1886*.

What do you think this gun is? Just anpother 336 with a straight stock? Was he mixed up? I'm not familiar with Marlin models, and a cursory web search revealed nothing.

 

[Rembo]

1886 is a Winchester model....gotta be a 336 with a straight grip.....

unless it's an 1893....

we'd have to see it to ID it.......

 

[huntinstuff]

1886 is a Winchester model....gotta be a 336 with a straight grip.....

unless it's an 1893....

we'd have to see it to ID it.......

yup x2

 

[Kilo Charlie]

Model 1893 sounds right to me. Does anyone know if there is an 1886 patent date on 1893 rifles? That could cause confusion.
Unless of course it's a model 1889 and isn't a .30-30 at all. Some non-shooters call any lever action a ".30-30"

 

[H4831]

Get the serial number. It is likely a 336.

 

[Kilo Charlie]

I wasn't thinking how "336" could look like "886"!

I once had a guy sell me a rifle advertised as a "SLOPER" model.....his poor eyesight misread the "S, L OR LR" on the barrel of my Win 62 .22 rimfire.

 

[TheCoachZed]

I suspect it's a 336 with a stright grip. I'm going to try to see it tomorrow.