Marlin Model 336 ER 336ER Extra Range .356 Winchester Lever Rifle, 1985
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
WOA#: WY240526BJ147
Make: Marlin
Model: 336ER (Extra Range)
Serial Number: 15014228
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .356 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / MOD. 336ER MICRO-GROOVE BARREL CAL. 356 WIN.” and at the rear with a circled “JM” proof. The right of the barrel has Marlin’s two-line warning. The top tang is marked “15014228”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight has been removed, there are two drilled and tapped holes to install a front sight. The rear sight is a folding U-notch elevator sight that is dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver has two drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a side-mounted sight (not included). The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a one-piece base and rings holding a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x scope with duplex reticle. The scope has some scattered minor marks in the body with fairly clear glass.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a brown rubber Marlin buttpad. The Marlin Bullseye is present in the belly. There is a sling stud in the belly and another in the forend cap. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a concentration on the bottom of the forend toward the front. There is some minor cracking at the rear sling stud. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad shows light wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little bit of tool-chatter at the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are light marks on the barrel from the previously installed front sight base with a small patch of wear behind. The barrel has a few light nicks and scratches, mostly toward the muzzle-end. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever safety is present. 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: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described.
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, though ownership of the company has changed hands a couple of times.
This rifle is a 336ER or “Extra Range”, chambered in .356 Winchester. Introduced in 1983, the 336ER was intended to be offered in both .356 and .307 Winchester, though it was only ever produced in .356. With a capped pistol grip, 2/3 length magazine, and able to push a 250 grain bullet past 2,000 fps, the rifle is an excellent example of Marlin quality and innovation, though it ultimately was not commercially successful. Still a great hunting rifle, with only 2,441 produced from 1983 until the model was discontinued in 1987, Marlin collectors will surely take notice, too. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
