Marlin Model 336 R.C. .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, 20 Inch, 1961 Production, Micro-Groove Barrel, Blued/Walnut
This 1961 Marlin Model 336 R.C. (Regular Carbine) stands out with its 20-inch Micro-Groove barrel, side-eject flat-top receiver that is drilled and tapped, and an excellent bore. It retains classic carbine features such as a gold-colored trigger and walnut pistol-grip stock, and it comes fitted with a hammer spur extension plus two-piece scope bases and rings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling and use marks present. The stock was previously cracked and repaired behind the rear tang, and the inner ear was also repaired. Reinforcement with pins by a qualified gunsmith is recommended, or consider future stock replacement. Sold AS-IS.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336 R.C. .30-30 lever-action carbine
- Installed hammer spur extension
- Installed two-piece scope bases and rings
The R.C. denotes the Regular Carbine configuration, featuring a 20-inch barrel secured by two barrel bands and a full-length tubular magazine with a 5+1 capacity. The receiver is the side-eject, flat-top pattern and is drilled and tapped for optics. The blued finish complements a gold-colored trigger and walnut stock.
The barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling, and the bore is rated excellent with sharp rifling and a mirror finish. This setup is known for clean, consistent interior surfaces and precise rifling engagement.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramped bead front sight (no hood) and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with elevator. Two-piece scope bases and rings are already installed, and a hammer spur extension is fitted for positive hammer control.
The walnut pistol-grip stock includes sling swivels and a black hard rubber buttplate with a white-line spacer and Marlin logo. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. This carbine was made in the United States in 1961 and reflects the classic 1960s Marlin lever-gun pattern.