Marlin Model 30AS .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, 20 in Barrel, Micro-Groove Rifling, Side Eject, with Mounted Scope
This Marlin Model 30AS is a classic .30-30 lever-action carbine with a 20-inch barrel and Micro-Groove rifling. It features a solid-top, side-eject receiver that is drilled and tapped for optics and comes fitted with a mounted riflescope, two-piece bases, and rings. The hardwood pistol-grip stock with pressed checkering and sling swivel studs rounds out a practical, ready-to-use configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bluing shows scratches and blemishes. Small deposits of pitting are present on the finish, with additional pitting visible on the left side of the receiver.
What’s Included
- Riflescope (mounted)
- Scope rings and two-piece bases (installed)
- Knurled hammer spur extension (installed)
The Model 30AS delivers the familiar Marlin lever-action handling in a compact 20-inch carbine profile chambered in .30-30. Its receiver design is the solid-top, side-eject pattern, providing easy top-mounted scope placement while preserving smooth cycling and loading characteristics.
The barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling, a hallmark feature that pairs well with .30-30 loads. The bore condition and defined rifling lands and grooves support reliable performance.
This carbine is set up with both irons and glass. It retains factory-style iron sights with a ramp bead front and an open leaf rear on a stepped elevator. A riflescope is already mounted on installed two-piece bases with rings, and a knurled hammer spur extension is fitted to accommodate scoped operation.
The hardwood stock and fore-end provide a traditional look and feel. The stock is a pistol-grip style with pressed checkering, a hard plastic buttplate, and sling swivel studs. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches. This U.S.-made Marlin maintains the dependable lever-action format with an exposed hammer and a full-length tubular magazine rated at 5+1.