Whats it worth? (Marlin 336)

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Howdy folks, just picked up a very nice Marlin 336A 30-30 in beautiful condition. I've dated it to 1953, so it is obviously JM stamped and was told this one is a long barrel model. Overall I would say this thing is 90% on both the metal and furniture with a nice shiney bore with strong rifling. Just curious how I did with my own valuation and if I got hosed or not!

Thanks fellas!
 
Isn't that the model without the forewood barrel band, but rather uses an end cap?
They are the econo version of the Marlin 336's referred to as the Glenfield?
Slightly less than the 336's, unless times have changed.

They do shoot wonderfully.
 
kamlooky said:
Isn't that the model without the forewood barrel band, but rather uses an end cap?
They are the econo version of the Marlin 336's referred to as the Glenfield?
Slightly less than the 336's, unless times have changed.

They do shoot wonderfully.
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Just looked it up, you're correct.
 
kamlooky said:
Isn't that the model without the forewood barrel band, but rather uses an end cap?
They are the econo version of the Marlin 336's referred to as the Glenfield?
Slightly less than the 336's, unless times have changed.

They do shoot wonderfully.
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Doesn't the 336A and 336B pre-date the Glenfield line?
Just spitballing, but I was of the understanding that they are the long barrel, half mag models.

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I prefer the Marlin over the Winchester and have always liked the aesthetics of the 336 A and the Winchester 64 vs the short barrel carbines with full mag.
 
Whew! I was pretty fair with my buddy then, paid $500 for it. It believe it is an end cap and not a barrel band like someone said. Not sure about the Glendfield part, dont know much about it. Took it to a pit not too far away this afternoon for some test firing and it seems like a real sweet shooter.

Not a real big fan of the rear sight and thinking about trying to track down a set of Williams for it. This one doesnt have any holes drilled and tapped on top of the reciever, so I guess I'll be buying some taps soon to mount the Williams.
 
Might not have to Kamlooky, noticed some small plug screws on the left side of the reciever thaat remind me of others I've seen come from factory for peeps. Not sure where to find the particular peep sight that will fit though....
 
Potshot21 said:
Might not have to Kamlooky, noticed some small plug screws on the left side of the reciever thaat remind me of others I've seen come from factory for peeps. Not sure where to find the particular peep sight that will fit though....
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The sight you want is a Williams Fool Proof and the number for your rifle is 94.
That is the same sight number that fits the Winchester Model 94, so a common sight.
That's an excellent idea to put a good aperture sight on the Marlin lever rifles. Just ask Kamlooky.
 
I agree H4831! I love the Williams FP sight I put on my Marlington 1895 45-70. The difference there being that it was already drilled and tapped for the 336 sight set.

Thanks for pointing me to the right set of sights! Saved me a ton of hassle trying to guess which ones to try!
 
gunrunner100 said:
Doesn't the 336A and 336B pre-date the Glenfield line?
Just spitballing, but I was of the understanding that they are the long barrel, half mag models.

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Yeah, if the Marlin dates to 1953 and has a 24 inch barrel it is a 336A. The Glenfield didn't come out until the 1970's and was just an economy version as has been said. The Glenfield also has a hardwood stock as opposed to black walnut. If in really good shape I would guess it would sell for around $550. A real bargain when you consider the quality of the 1950's Marlin versus the new ones in my opinion.
 
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