Marlin Model 1936 Carbine .30-30, 20 inch Round Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Receiver, Short (Half-Length) Magazine
This Marlin Model 1936 Carbine stands out with a color case-hardened receiver, lever, and hammer, a 20 inch round barrel marked "Special Smokeless Steel," and a short (half-length) tubular magazine. It retains hallmark Marlin features including the solid-top, side-eject receiver with "Marlin Safety" on the top and "Marlin Model 1936" on the tang. Chambered in .30-30, it pairs classic carbine handling with period-correct markings and configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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 Details: Surface scratches and handling marks are visible throughout. Areas of rust and pitting are present on the finish and some internal surfaces. The action cycles smoothly. The bore shows blemishes.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1936 Carbine chambered in .30-30
The receiver, lever, and hammer wear a color case-hardened finish, complemented by a blued barrel and furniture hardware. The receiver top is marked "Marlin Safety," and the tang is marked "Marlin Model 1936," tying the carbine to its period configuration and branding.
The 20 inch round steel barrel is roll-marked "Special Smokeless Steel." Sight picture is provided by a ramped front sight and an adjustable rear sight, aligning with the carbine’s practical field setup.
This example uses a solid-top, side-eject receiver, a defining Marlin design that facilitates easy ejection while maintaining receiver rigidity. The shortened short (half-length) tubular magazine offers a 6+1 capacity in .30-30.
Stocking is classic walnut with a pistol-grip buttstock and a slim carbine forearm with a steel fore-end cap. A steel serrated buttplate anchors the shoulder, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches for compact, carbine-friendly handling.