Make: Marlin Firearms Co.

Model: 336 S.C. Zipper

Serial Number: U 104

Year of Manufacture: 1961 (U Serial Prefix)

Caliber: .219 Zipper

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Mag Tube

Barrel Length: 20” Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated base screwed to the barrel and slotted for a hood (none present). The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth wood with capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered Marlin hard rubber buttplate, Marlin’s “Bullseye”, and capped forend. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.There is little to no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the leading edges and at the muzzle. There is faint operation wear on the action. There is some oxidation introduced at the muzzle. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position. The lever safety is present. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

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. This rifle is a 1961 vintage Marlin Model 336 SC Zipper carbine chambered in .219 Zipper. This is a unique model of which only 3,230 units were made. Needless to say, this is certainly one that belongs in a respectable Marlin collection.