Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1936 .30-30 W.C.F. Lever Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,485.00
LSB#: LSB250713SH001
Make: Marlin
Model: 1936
Serial Number: 4815
Year of Manufacture: 1936-1946
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire
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 top of the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch elevator sight that is dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forearm, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a serrated black hard rubber buttplate. There are no chips or cracks in the wood. There are light handling marks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. There is stubborn fouling on the lands. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is thinning at all leading edges especially near the muzzle. The case color is vibrant with light muting on the lever. The action and hammer has light operational wear. There are a couple more noticeable scratches on the left side of the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus 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: The Marlin Model 1936 was the successor to the Model 1893 and a direct predecessor to the famous Model 36 and eventually the Model 336, marking an important transitional period in Marlin lever-action development. Introduced in the mid-1930s, the Model 1936 combined classic features—such as the case-colored receiver, solid-top design, and side ejection—with refinements that carried forward into Marlin’s modern lever rifles. Chambered in .30-30 WCF, it provided hunters with a reliable, hard-hitting rifle that could stand toe-to-toe with Winchester’s Model 94, while offering Marlin’s signature solid-top receiver and side-ejecting action, making it more scope-friendly in later years.
This example retains about 95% of its finish, with vibrant case colors still present and a bore that remains bright and sharp, rating 9/10. The wood is solid and free of cracks, showing only light handling marks consistent with careful use. Its combination of strong finish, crisp markings, and clean mechanics makes it a fine representative of an early Marlin lever gun. For collectors, it represents an important link in Marlin’s lever-action lineage; for hunters, it remains a practical .30-30 with the durability and handling qualities that made these rifles favorites in the field. This Model 1936 is both historically significant and ready to be appreciated in any collection of classic American lever actions. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
