Marlin Model 30AW .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 20 Inch Barrel, Blued Steel, Hardwood Stock, 5+1 Capacity (1988 North Haven)
This Marlin Model 30AW is a .30-30 lever-action rifle built in 1988 at Marlin's North Haven plant, identifiable by the "12" serial prefix. It features a 20-inch blued steel barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, a solid-top, side-eject receiver drilled and tapped for optics, and a straight-grip hardwood stock. Installed scope bases, see-through rings, and a hammer spur extension add practical usability, while the bore condition stands out as excellent.
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 consistent with prior handling and use. The bore presents bright, clean surfaces. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at these details.
What’s Included
- Weaver USA see-through 1-inch scope rings (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
The Model 30AW pairs classic Marlin lever-action handling with practical features in a .30-30 chambering. It uses a blued steel receiver and barrel, a straight-grip hardwood stock with a black polymer buttplate, and a gold-colored trigger. Side ejection and a solid-top receiver are standard to this model.
Production traces to 1988 at the North Haven plant, confirmed by the "12" serial prefix. This variant is part of the Marlin 336 family lineage and retains the proven lever-action mechanism with an external hammer and cross-bolt safety.
The 20-inch steel barrel features Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling. Sights include a ramp front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear on a stepped elevator; the front sight hood is not installed. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling.
Capacity is 5+1 in a tubular magazine, with two barrel bands securing a full-length magazine tube. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches, supporting a comfortable shoulder fit.
The receiver is drilled and tapped, with two-piece scope bases installed. Weaver USA see-through 1-inch rings and a hammer spur extension are also installed, offering ready-to-use mounting hardware.