Marlin Model 30AS .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, JM Stamped, 20-inch Micro-Groove Barrel, 6+1 Capacity (1994 North Haven)
This Marlin Model 30AS is a 1994 North Haven production carbine with the JM proof mark and a 20-inch Micro-Groove barrel chambered in .30-30 Winchester. It features a solid-top, side-eject receiver with a right-side loading gate, classic hardwood furniture, and a drilled-and-tapped receiver fitted with a one-piece Weaver-style scope base. Capacity is 6+1 in a tubular magazine, and the length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: It is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny. Spots of pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Leather rifle sling (installed)
- Detachable sling swivels (installed)
- One-piece Weaver-style scope base (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The Model 30AS uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling, noted here by the barrel marking 'MICRO-GROOVE BARREL CAL. 30/30 WIN.' This configuration pairs a 20-inch barrel with a tubular magazine for a 6+1 capacity in .30-30 Winchester, offering a classic lever-gun format with a full-size 13.25-inch length of pull.
The receiver is a solid-top, side-eject design with a right-side loading gate and is drilled and tapped. A one-piece Weaver-style scope base is currently installed. Controls include a cross-bolt safety and an exposed hammer, complemented by a hammer spur extension for easier manipulation.
Iron sights include a ramped front sight with a brass bead (hood not present) and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. This sight setup delivers a traditional and practical sight picture for the platform.
Furniture is uncheckered hardwood with a straight comb and a pistol-grip profile, paired with a hardwood fore-end secured by a forend cap (no barrel bands). A black plastic buttplate with the molded Marlin logo completes the stock set. The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, and detachable sling swivels with a leather sling are installed.
This carbine is JM stamped and was manufactured in 1994 at Marlin’s North Haven, Connecticut facility. It retains hallmark Model 30AS features such as the blued steel receiver, Micro-Groove barrel, and side-eject, making it a straightforward, well-equipped example from the period.