*SOLD* 1948 Marlin 336 RC Carbine .30-30 Blue 20" *DESIRABLE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION

Bryant Ridge's Analysis

The Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle and carbine made by Marlin Firearms. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in .30-30 Winchester or .35 Remington, using a 20- or 24-inch barrel. Currently, the model with a 24-inch barrel is only available in .30-30 Winchester. The Model 336 is currently not in production. An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model 336 is easily distinguished from its predecessors by its open ejection port machined into the side of the receiver. Design improvements include a stronger and simpler round-profile chrome-plated breech bolt, a redesigned cartridge carrier, an improved extractor, and coil-type main and trigger springs in place of the flat springs used in earlier Marlin rifles. Like its predecessors, the receiver and all major working parts of the Model 336 are constructed of steel forgings.

With its solid, flat top receiver and side ejection of fired cartridges, the Marlin 336 is prime candidate for use with a rifle scope. In 1956, Marlin also incorporated its proprietary Micro-Groove rifling system into the Model 336 and other centerfire Marlin rifles. This rifling system, which used an increased number of relatively shallow rifling grooves, cut down production time and significantly extended the service life of machine tooling. The Marlin model 336RC Carbine is a lever-action rifle that started production in 1948 and was available in a variety of calibers. This Marlin 336RC Carbine is chambered in the .30-30 Winchester cartridge and features a blue classic finish, brass bead blade front sight with an adjustable rear, and a Lyman Challenger optic to help give better sight acquisition, 20" barrel. The barrel is desirable "JM" stamped. A smooth walnut buttstock and forearm completes the overall look and feel of a classic lever action rifle!

Specifications

Manufacturer: Marlin 

Model: 336 RC Carbine

Serial: E6660

Date of Manufacture: 1948

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester

Finish: Blue

Barrel Length: 20"

Optics/Sights: Brass bead blade front with Adjustable rear and Lyman Challenger optic

Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut buttstock and forearm

Action: Lever-Action 

Markings: Standard / Barrel "JM" stamped

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