Marlin Model 336C Carbine .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 20-Inch, 1977 North Haven Production
Built in 1977 at Marlin’s North Haven, Connecticut factory, this Model 336C Carbine pairs classic .30-30 versatility with the brand’s trademark Micro-Groove rifling. The solid-top, side-ejecting receiver is already drilled and tapped for optics, while the gold-plated trigger and satin walnut furniture give it the distinctive look collectors expect from a late-1970s Marlin. A 20-inch barrel, six-round tubular magazine, and the absence of a cross-bolt safety mark this rifle as a desirable pre-1984 configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is noticeable pitting on several exterior surfaces and visible finish wear on high-contact areas. The action cycles smoothly and the rifle functions correctly.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336C Carbine .30-30 lever-action rifle
The 20-inch carbon-steel barrel uses Marlin’s 12-groove Micro-Groove system with a 1:10 twist, producing a smooth bore with shallow, well-defined lands that aid accuracy with standard .30-30 loads.
The solid-top receiver side-ejects spent cases, protecting any mounted optic from gases and debris. Factory drilling and tapping lets the buyer add a scope base without gunsmith work.
Satin-finished walnut furniture features a pistol-grip stock, hard-rubber butt-plate, and white line spacer, delivering a traditional look and a 13.25-inch length of pull. The matching fore-end keeps handling consistent.
The rifle retains its original brass-bead ramp front sight and folding semi-buckhorn rear sight, giving the shooter classic sighting options while leaving room for optics.
A gold-plated single-stage trigger, external hammer with half-cock notch, and fixed six-round tubular magazine complete this well-known hunting and sporting package from the late 1970s.