Marlin Model 336 RC .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, 20-inch Barrel, 1975 JM-Stamped North Haven Production
This 1975 Marlin Model 336 RC in .30-30 is a classic North Haven, JM-stamped example with the features collectors and hunters expect. It carries a 20-inch Micro-Groove barrel, a solid-top, side-eject receiver drilled and tapped with filler screws installed, and the pre-safety configuration with no cross-bolt safety. The rifle retains its blued finish, wears a gold-tone trigger, and is set up with traditional carbine furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid functional shape. Cosmetic scratches and handling blemishes are present. Localized rust is visible beneath the rear sight, with additional areas of rust and pitting noted. A name is engraved under the grip, and a hand-scratched name is present on the lower tang.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336 RC .30-30 lever-action rifle
The Model 336 RC features a 20-inch round-profile barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, delivering the well-known .30-30 performance in a compact, quick-handling package. Capacity is 6+1 with the full-length tubular magazine secured by two bands.
The receiver is the desirable solid-top, side-eject design and is drilled and tapped for scope bases with filler screws installed. It uses a standard loop lever and a gold-tone trigger. Safety is traditional, with a hammer-based system and no cross-bolt safety.
Sights include a hooded ramp front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator. Furniture consists of a hardwood pistol-grip stock with a white-line spacer and black Marlin buttplate, a smooth finish with sling swivel studs, and a matching hardwood carbine forend. The metal wears a blued finish.
Marked with the JM proof on the barrel, this rifle confirms North Haven, USA production from the 1970s. It represents the RC configuration and the pre-safety era that many enthusiasts seek out.