Marlin Glenfield Model 30A .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Barrel, 1978 Production, Blued/Hardwood
This 1978 Marlin Glenfield Model 30A is a .30-30 lever-action built on the proven Marlin 336 pattern. It features a solid-top, side-eject receiver with a side loading gate, a 20-inch round carbon steel barrel, and a blued finish. A Weaver-style scope base/rail and a clamp-on hammer spur are installed, adding practical functionality while retaining the traditional half-cock safety system with no cross-bolt safety.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape with visible cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Marlin Glenfield Model 30A .30-30 lever-action rifle
- Installed Weaver-style scope base/rail
- Installed clamp-on hammer spur/extension
As a Glenfield economy-line variant of the Marlin 336 pattern, this Model 30A offers the solid-top, side-eject receiver design favored for its durability and ease of use. It includes a side loading gate and a standard loop lever, and it retains the traditional half-cock safety system without a cross-bolt safety.
The 20-inch round carbon steel barrel and blued steel receiver form a classic carbine configuration. Feeding is via a full-length tubular magazine with a 6+1 capacity. Sighting equipment consists of a ramped front sight and an open rear sight; the front sight hood is not present.
The hardwood two-piece stock and forend feature a pistol-grip profile with pressed checkering and wildlife motif panels, along with a black polymer buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches, providing a compact, handy fit.
Practical upgrades include an installed Weaver-style scope base/rail and a clamp-on hammer spur/extension. These additions enhance mounting flexibility for Weaver-pattern rings and improve hammer access while maintaining the rifle’s traditional handling.