Marlin Model 336-A Waffle-Top .32 Win. Spl., 24 Inch Round Barrel, 5-Round Lever Action (1948)
This 1948 Marlin Model 336-A Waffle-Top is a U.S.-made lever action in .32 Winchester Special with a 24 inch round steel barrel and a half-length tubular magazine. It features the non-drilled, anti-glare waffle-top receiver and solid-top, side-eject design, paired with uncheckered walnut furniture and classic blued steel. Early production details, including the E-prefix serial and barrel-bandless forend, make this configuration noteworthy to knowledgeable buyers.
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: There is minor pitting and scuffing on the metal surfaces. The stock shows significant scuffs and scratches. The heel of the buttplate is broken off.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336-A Waffle-Top rifle chambered in .32 Win. Spl.
The waffle-top receiver is a defining feature of this rifle. It is non-drilled and non-tapped with an anti-glare pattern, and uses a solid-top, side-eject layout. The blued steel receiver and frame reflect the period construction and finish.
Chambered in .32 Winchester Special, this 336-A uses a 24 inch round steel barrel and a half-length tubular magazine with a 5-round capacity. This setup delivers the classic handling and balance associated with the 336-A configuration.
The rifle wears iron sights: a ramped front sight and an adjustable rear buckhorn. The front sight hood is not present, as noted. These factory-style sights support precise elevation and quick sight acquisition.
Furniture consists of an uncheckered walnut forend and a pistol-grip buttstock, with the forend configured without a barrel band. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. The overall finish is blued steel with walnut stocks, consistent with late-1940s Marlin production.
Manufactured in 1948 in the United States, this example carries the E-prefix serial associated with that year. The .32 Win. Spl. chambering, waffle-top receiver, and 24 inch barrel mark it as a desirable 336-A variant from the 1940s era.