Marlin 336XLR .30-30 Lever-Action, 24-inch Stainless, Gray Laminate Stock, 2006 Friends of NRA Engraved
This Marlin Model 336XLR stands out with event-specific engraving on the receiver for the 2006 Mother Lode Friends of NRA, 9th Annual, Lot 1, in San Andreas, California. Built in 2005 at North Haven, it features the stainless/laminate XLR configuration with a 24-inch barrel and 5-round tubular magazine. The bore is excellent, and the rifle shows only light handling, making it a strong example for buyers who want a stainless, long-barreled .30-30 with documented provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling are present. Some surface scratches are visible.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336XLR .30-30 lever-action rifle
- Receiver plug screws installed in drilled and tapped scope base holes
The receiver is factory stainless with a matte finish and carries Friends of NRA event engraving: "2006 Mother Lode Friends of NRA," "9th Annual," "Lot 1," and "San Andreas, CA." This adds clear provenance to a North Haven–made XLR and ties it to a specific 2006 fundraising event.
The 24-inch stainless barrel has a round profile with a recessed crown and Ballard-style 6-groove rifling. Twist rate is 1:12 RH, and the XLR series was introduced around 2005–2006 with features optimized for use with Hornady LEVERevolution ammunition.
Stocking is a gray/black laminated hardwood set with a pistol-grip profile, cut checkering on the grip and forend, and a rubber recoil pad. Sling swivel studs are installed from the factory. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches.
Sighting equipment includes an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a stepped elevator and a ramped front sight base. The solid-top, side-eject receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases and retains its plug screws. A cross-bolt safety provides a familiar control layout for this platform.
The intermediate-length tubular magazine holds 5 rounds of .30-30 Winchester. Overall, this stainless/laminate 336XLR combines corrosion-resistant materials, a long sight radius, and event-specific engraving that sets it apart from standard production rifles.