Make: Marlin

Model: 336 R.C.

Serial Number: F63310

Year of Manufacture: 1949 (F date code)

Caliber: .30-30

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 20”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel behind the front band. The rear sight is a U-notched elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver has four drilled, tapped, and filled holes for mounting an optic (not included). The left side of the receiver has two drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a receiver sight (not included). The top of the receiver has a strip of matting for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded, semi-beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb and ventilated brown rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. The Marlin "bullseye" is present in the belly. Sling swivels have been installed in the belly and on the magazine tube just in front of the forend. The stocks have scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a few tiny losses around the edges of the tangs. The LOP measures 14" from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad, 13" to the back of the wood. The pad has light wear and has hardened with age. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: The barrel's finish appears Original, the receiver has been Refinished.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The hammer has wear consistent with a previously installed off-set spur. The trigger plate has an iridescent appearance, more notable around and under the lever. The receiver and lever have scattered minor erosion under the finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition as partially refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Galco leather sling.

Our Assessment: Marlin’s Model 1893 rifle was a direct competitor to the Winchester Model 1894 rifle from 1893 to 1936 when with minor changes to the stock, forearm and sights, it was re-designated the Model 1936, which changed to M36 shortly thereafter. Compared to the Winchester M1894, it offered side-ejection of fired cartridges, a round breech bolt and a full pistol grip buttstock. In 1948, the Model 36 was replaced with the Model 336, which incorporated the patents of Thomas R. Robinson, a Marlin employee. The Model 336 has been in continuous production until the present day (with a few minor interruptions). This rifle is a 1949 vintage Marlin Model 336RC carbine chambered in .30-30 and is in Very Good condition as partially refinished. It was made when outstanding quality was the norm in U.S. produced firearms. This example has seen some use but it will still make a great deer rifle and is just right for a saddle gun or for carrying in the back window of your pickup truck. Please see our photos and good luck!