Marlin 336 Dark Series .30-30, Ruger-made, 16.25 in Threaded Barrel, M-LOK Handguard, Ghost Ring Sights, Matte Black
This Ruger-made Marlin 336 Dark Series stands out as a modern, USA-built .30-30 with a short 16.25 in barrel, a rugged matte black parkerized finish, and factory enhancements tailored for contemporary use. It pairs a cold hammer forged, 5/8x24-threaded barrel with an installed perforated muzzle brake, a full-length XS Lever Rail, and durable furniture to deliver a refined, feature-forward lever gun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This Marlin 336 Dark Series is in Excellent condition, showing little sign of prior use and retaining its stealthy black parkerized finish. The smooth-cycling lever action and big-loop lever function flawlessly, reflecting the rugged performance expected from the Marlin Dark Series. The threaded barrel features an excellent bore with sharp, crisp rifling, and the factory-installed XS Lever Rail and ghost ring sights are in pristine shape. It is mechanically perfect and ready for a suppressor or modern optic.
What’s Included
- Original box
- Marlin Model 1895/Model 336 lever-action rifles instruction manual
- Perforated muzzle brake (installed)
- Barrel thread protector (separate, not installed)
- Marlin round decal ('Long Live the Lever Gun')
Built by Ruger in Mayodan, North Carolina, this 336 Dark Series carries the RM-prefix serial and the Mayodan barrel mark, confirming its current-production lineage. The matte black parkerized finish complements the series’ low-visibility profile while offering practical corrosion resistance.
The 16.25 in cold hammer forged barrel is threaded 5/8x24 and comes fitted with a perforated muzzle brake; a separate thread protector is included. The bore condition is excellent, and the short barrel keeps the package quick to shoulder while maintaining the .30-30’s proven performance.
Factory sights and mounting options are purpose-driven. An XS Lever Rail runs full-length over the receiver and forward along the barrel, providing broad Picatinny space for optics. The ghost-ring/aperture rear pairs with a green fiber-optic front sight for fast, clear alignment.
Ergonomics and control are thoughtfully updated. The aluminum M-LOK handguard features slots at 3/6/9 o’clock for accessories, while the polymer stock includes an adjustable cheek riser and a recoil pad. The oversized big-loop lever, side ejection, cross-bolt safety, 5+1 capacity, approximately 6.9 lb factory weight, and a 14.0 in length of pull round out a well-sorted, Ruger-made Marlin.