Bobson
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I was at Cabela's this morning and saw a Marlin 336 RC (.30-30) on the used rack. It had a zip-tie around the grip & lever, so I couldn't check the serial number, but it didn't have a cross bolt safety, so I guess that puts it's manufacture date at 1988 or earlier (from what I've read).
The rifle was in great shape physically, with only a very light, superficial rust spot about the size of a dime on the top of the barrel just forward of the receiver. The furniture was excellent with light wear, but no scratches or dings. Sights were good, all the screws looked great, crown looked undamaged.
The price was marked $399. I keep reading about people saying around $300-350 is as much as one should ever pay for a used 336 in good shape, but this is the only 336 I've ever found that was in this nice of shape for under $500.
What say you? Walk away, or worth grabbing?
Purpose would be use as a primary hunting rifle (as is - no scope), for mostly blacktail deer, here in the Pacific Northwest.
The rifle was in great shape physically, with only a very light, superficial rust spot about the size of a dime on the top of the barrel just forward of the receiver. The furniture was excellent with light wear, but no scratches or dings. Sights were good, all the screws looked great, crown looked undamaged.
The price was marked $399. I keep reading about people saying around $300-350 is as much as one should ever pay for a used 336 in good shape, but this is the only 336 I've ever found that was in this nice of shape for under $500.
What say you? Walk away, or worth grabbing?
Purpose would be use as a primary hunting rifle (as is - no scope), for mostly blacktail deer, here in the Pacific Northwest.