Marlin Model 336 RC .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle – 1978 Micro-Groove, Pre-Safety, 20" Barrel
This 1978 Marlin Model 336 RC combines classic lever-action handling with Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling and a side-eject receiver. A pre-safety configuration, gold-plated trigger, and Monte-Carlo walnut stock give this rifle features collectors look for, while the 20-inch barrel and 6+1 capacity keep it practical for the field.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut fore-end shows widespread blemishes, and there are general handling marks on the metal surfaces. These cosmetic marks do not affect function.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336 RC .30-30 lever-action rifle
Marlin’s RC series denotes a side-eject, solid-top receiver. This rifle retains that feature, making it easy to mount an optic on the factory-tapped holes without brass interfering.
The 20-inch carbon-steel barrel uses Marlin’s 12-groove Micro-Groove rifling with a 1:10 right-hand twist, enhancing accuracy with common .30-30 loads. The bore is clean with sharp grooves, reflecting careful maintenance.
A gold-plated trigger and half-cock hammer notch underscore its 1970s production era, while the absence of a cross-bolt safety keeps the action true to earlier Marlin designs.
The walnut Monte-Carlo stock and matching fore-end provide a comfortable pistol-grip and elevated comb for iron sights or scoped use. Standard iron sights include a ramp front with brass bead and a folding semi-buckhorn rear.
With a 6+1 tube capacity, exposed hammer, and full 13.5-inch length of pull, this Model 336 RC offers the familiar feel and reliability that have made Marlin lever guns a staple for decades.