Time is of the essence... $400 for a Marlin *36*... Yea or nay?

[.45Guy]

No pictures as it's still on the rack. But it's in .30 WCF, Nice bore, and roughly 70-75% bluing, and full length tube. It's also mislabeled as a 336...

 

[JohnBT]

Sounds high to me for a 70-75% gun made before 1949, but I haven't kept up with the prices on the Model 36. Is it an -A or an -ADL (deluxe)? The 336 is reportedly a stronger gun if that matters to you.

John

 

[JohnBT]

www.gunsamerica.com/976931130/Guns/...ever-Action/MARLIN_MODEL_1936_FIRST_MODEL.htm

A first model with 95% barrel blue and traces of case color for $695.

 

[.45Guy]

I may have been a little harsh on the bluing estimates, but then again I really didn't look all that closely. It really only caught my attention because of the tag saying, "336 RC." Maybe I'll take a trip back tomorrow, because Lord knows I need another .30-30..

 

[dogngun]

Check the bolt. If it's a square bolt, and the rifle is all there in good working condition I'd jump on it at that price. If it's a round bolt with the fat foreend, I'd pass...I bought several of them for $150-$250 depending on condition and mag tube length.

Mark