Marlin Firearms Co. Model 336 R.C. .35 Rem Lever Action 16” Rifle, 1964 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,051.00

LSB#: WY250319DS078

Make: Marlin

Model: 336 R.C.

Serial Number: Z26422

Year of Manufacture: 1964 (Z date code)

Caliber: .35 Remington

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Tubular Magazine

Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel “The Marlin Firearms Co. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / EST. 1870 – MODEL 336 R.C. – CAL. .35 REM”. The right side of the barrel at the receiver is marked with a circled “JM” proof. The lower tang is marked “Z26422”.

Barrel Length: 16”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated gold blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a receiver sight (none present). The top of the receiver is mounted with a Jana 2.5×32 rifle scope with Fine Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. There is light handling wear on the scope. Overall the scope rates in Good condition. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forearm, straight grip, fluted straight comb, Marlin checkered synthetic buttplate, and a Marlin “Bullseye” in the belly. There is a sling stud banded to the mag tube and another installed in the belly of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are a few small nicks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. There is light handling wear throughout. The stocks rate in about Fine 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 the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning at the muzzle and throughout the barrel which has taken to a light mottled patina.  There is thinning on the leading edges and intermittent oxidation and freckling. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever locks up tightly and the hammer has a half-cock safety position. 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: 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 1964 vintage Marlin Model 336RC carbine chambered in .35 Remington. It was made when outstanding quality was the norm in U.S. produced firearms. This rifle will 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! – L.S.