Did I get a deal on this Marlin 336?

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pwolfman

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I just picked up a Marlin 336RC 30-30, built in 1950, original finish and a mint barrel. No rust, and the finish was about 90-95%. Nice crisp trigger, and chamber looks clean and well maintained. Stocks look good and no cracks and (I think) original

Picked it up in a pawn shop for $175.

Any ideas if I should refinish or just clean up and have fun shooting?

This is my first rifle (other than a .22 plinker).

damn gun bug..:D

pwolfman
 
just clean it and shoot it.

in 90-95% condition, it isn't far enough gone yet to wrry about re-finishing - and it is a shooter, so go shoot the thing. it will be fun!

oh, yeah, at $175 you did fine. not a steal, but better than what i can get used ones for in worse condition out here.
 
Around most parts, $175 for a clean, 90% pre-safety 336RC is a DANG good price. I'm quite jealous.
 
marlin 336

Great price on that rifle. The stock should be oiled walnut. Just rub it down with Linseed or Tung Oil and as the guys said...shoot it.
 
I paid $200 for my 336 CS in pretty good condition, '82 vintage I believe.

Prices ain't going down. I'd say you got a good deal

And just to save you some trouble working up a load, she's probably going to like 170 gr
 
That is a good deal. I payed $160 for my 336cs in the mid 1980s at a gun show. Its the only gun I ever regreted selling but I did sell it for more than what I payed for it.
 
Nice Find

I purchased a 336 CS in 30-30 last week for $200 and I thought it was a good buy. My "book" says your RC is worth more than the CS. I think you made a great buy.
Rube
 
Well, went to the range to shoot this rifle today, and let me tell you...it was fun!:D

Ran 40 rounds through it, and it functioned like a dream. Kick was not bad either. I tried to get this young kid to shoot it, but he wanted to stick to his 22 he was shooting with his dad..:p

Very fun rifle to shoot!!

pwolfman
 
I found a very nice 1952 (IIRC) 336 a few years ago in very nice shape with a Lyman 66 on it, priced at $175. I figured the sight alone was worth maybe $60 or so and bought it on the spot. :D
 
pwolfman,

You got a great deal! I love old marlins and a 336 like yours was my first centerfire rifle too. I still have it, and it's still my favorite rifle for all around use.

Are you going to take it hunting? I still haven't found a rifle that carries or points better. Hope you enjoy it.
 
Dumb question: What is the difference between a RC and a CS model?

Thanks for the edumacation.

I don't have a lever gun, but I want one for some reason. Chuck Connors, I guess.
 
RC means Regular Carbine, (AFAIK). I remember seeing the listings of what each were on the marlin site, or maybe the brownells site...

RC is now just C in the Marlin books...

pwolfman
 
Glad you like the rifle. Here in the DFW area, prices on Marlins have been climbing. Just a couple of years ago, rifles about like yours could be bought all day long for under $200, but now $250-300 is what I'm seeing.

And the Glenfield and Marlin budget versions (hardwood stock, simpler sights) were routinely available for about $150, even scoped. Now it's more like $200just for the rifle.

You done good!
 
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