Marlin Model 308MX .308 Marlin Express Lever-Action Rifle, 22 inch Blued, Walnut Stock, JM-Era North Haven (2007)
This Marlin Model 308MX is a JM-era, North Haven, Connecticut rifle from 2007 chambered in .308 Marlin Express. Built on the proven 336 architecture with side ejection and a solid, flat-top receiver, it features a 22 inch carbon steel barrel and a bright, clean bore. It comes outfitted with a one-piece cross-slot scope rail and a hammer spur extension, pairing classic Marlin handling with practical upgrades.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings and areas of surface rust present from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- One-piece cross-slot scope rail (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The Model 308MX was developed around the .308 Marlin Express cartridge, created in collaboration with Hornady for use with LEVERevolution pointed bullets that are safe in tubular magazines. This example has a 22 inch carbon steel barrel with a 1:12 twist and a bore that presents clean, sharp rifling. The barrel roll-mark reads: "308MX THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO., NORTH HAVEN, CT, U.S.A. MODEL 308MX - CAL .308 MARLIN EXPRESS".
Its receiver follows the Marlin 336 pattern with side ejection, a solid, flat-top profile, and factory drilling and tapping. The receiver and barrel wear a blued finish. An exposed hammer is complemented by an installed hammer spur extension, and a one-piece cross-slot scope rail is mounted to the receiver.
Sighting is handled by a ramp front with a brass bead (no hood) and an adjustable folding semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator. The walnut stock features a pistol-grip profile, cut checkering with diamond panels, and sling swivel studs, capped with a hard plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
The tubular magazine is partial length, stopping short of the muzzle, and holds four rounds. This rifle was manufactured in the United States in 2007 during the JM-era at Marlin’s North Haven facility.