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336 RC info and year of make verification..help!

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I recently inherited a Marlin 336 RC from my grandfather and I would like to know more them. Are they the same thing as the modern version 336, and are they as good quality wise as the newer guns. Also I would love to know what year the gun was made in if any of y'all could help me with that I would appreciate it. the serial number is-- E 14XXX. Thanks
 
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Thank you Jack, I did not know that about the serial numbers and I very much appreciate you sharing that with me and fixing it. Wow!! I had no idea the gun was that old. My grandfather never took the gun hunting, and he only fired it on a few occaisions from what I understand. He instead chose to hunt with his 30-40 Krag bolt action with the magazine that folds out to the side. I have inherited it as well. Any ideas as to the value of my 336 RC? Do you think it would be safe to hunt with it and use it assuming it does not have any kind of collectible value. In other words is it built as well as todays Marlin 336s??
 
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Value depends on condition and location, so I'll toss in a wild guess and say $300. Calibre counts too, as most are .30-30s, but they're still making .35 Remingtons and there were .32 Specials and a couple of others. It's safe if it's in good mechanical condition. It's easy to pull the bolt for barrel cleaning.

Here's some useful links.

Action cross-section.
http://www.shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=1802

Almost complete disassembly instructions.
http://www.shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=2168

Parts diagram.
http://www.gunuts.com/view.php?view=details&model_id=40&type=2

Bye
Jack
 
#5 ·
That year of manufacture is 1948, it appears to have been produced the first year that the 336 model was rolled out.

If you want a better idea on what it may be worth to a collector, scour the web for some 336 afficianados/collectors after closely looking over condition for parts wear, blue wear and wooden/stock wear - then consider emailing several photos from different angles after someone agrees to give you some advice on this.

I'm constantly consulted about a different item and understand something about the process of determining potential value, etc.

John
 
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I could also use some help with one I just picked up. It is a 336CS and the first two digits of the serial number written on the receipt are 00. Can't pick up the rifle until the 18th so I have to go by what is on the receipt. Seems like most other Marlin serials start with a letter. Strange?
 
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I think it was made in 2000. After they ran out of letters at AD, they used a system where the first two digits subtracted from 2000 was the year. So 2000 - 16 = 1984. While the collector's site only works to 1990, I think they carried on to 2000. The old Marlin Talk site had all of this sorted out, but I didn't save it. :(

Bye
Jack
 
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Great site . I was just given a Marlin 336RC in .35 REM by a relative and cleaned it up a bit .. it was covered in light rust but with a little rubbing it revieled it's orginal blue once again.. Reminds me of an old west gun..

The serial number is J 48XXX No clue how old it is but I can't wait to get her out and run some rounds through it..

Edit .. What is the difference between straight grip and other? And what is mine?
 

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Marlin 336 RC

I was given a 336 RC by my father-in-law right before his death. Our area has had a lot of break-ins with gun thefts so I want to keep the information about the rifle in a safe location. However, I can't seem to find the serial number unless it is the four digit number under the lever PXXX?

Is that the serial number? Any idea of the year of manufacture? Any idea of the value?

Thanks,

Joe
 
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I was given a 336 RC by my father-in-law right before his death. Our area has had a lot of break-ins with gun thefts so I want to keep the information about the rifle in a safe location. However, I can't seem to find the serial number unless it is the four digit number under the lever PXXX?

Is that the serial number? Any idea of the year of manufacture? Any idea of the value?

Thanks,

Joe
That is the serial number, made in 1957. 100 to 400 dollars depending on condition. That's about like asking, "What is the value of a Ford?"

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Got hold of a 336RC 1966. As old as the wife and purtier, and in good shape but it took a bit of cleaning up once it was home. The walnut is being hand-rubbed with tung. Some light rusting on the bluing of the receiver, may buff out. The bore is good, shiney and the grooves are lookin good. This is ridiculous, the rifle was in the shop 6 SIX months and no one bought it and the owner didnt bother to clean and oil it.. I have bought stuff there before and did pretty good.. this one, not so much. BUT I wanted it for a trunk gun.. mmm well, more like a pride gun really. It's roughed up enough to be carried and used, no whining or worry about gettin weathered or scratched ala a Browning BLR.The previous owner musta been a fisherman cause the dum bass drilled into the "dot" on the buttstock, tore up the wood and sank a sling bolt in. No problem with the sling, just dont like the gouging! I can see Ive got a little project on my hands! :}
I have rescued a slim walnut and steel Lady- a work of art.
 
#23 ·
Marlin 336 R.C.-CAL.35 REM.

I have aquired this Marlin 336 R.C.-CAL .35 REM from my cousin for $300.00
I have gone thru all the posts in this forum and still having some trouble figuring out what year it was made in. The serial number is M10XXX the serial number is also on the bottom of the bolt.

Thanks in-advance
Jr.
 
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Marlin 336 RC 30-30

I have a Marlin 336RC with a hammer extension that has "JM" on it. The serial number is H24XXX. What is a good price for it as I want to sell it . the rifle appears to have been used very little in fact it may not have been fired. The stock is plain but "Walnut" and in very good shape.
 
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