Marlin Model 336 .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 20 inch Micro-Groove Barrel, Pre–Cross-Bolt Safety (1971)
This 1971 Marlin Model 336 offers classic pre–cross-bolt safety operation with a side-ejecting, solid-top receiver and a 20 inch round Micro-Groove barrel in .30-30. It features North Haven, Connecticut rollmarks, a full-length tubular magazine, and period-correct walnut furniture with white-line spacers and a grip cap. Factory iron sights, a gold-colored trigger, a screw-on, knurled hammer extension spur, and an installed front sling swivel stud round out a well-equipped, era-defining lever gun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: There is mild pitting and localized finish wear in some areas.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 336 .30-30 lever-action rifle with 20 inch barrel
- Screw-on, knurled hammer extension spur (installed)
Built in North Haven in 1971, this Model 336 represents the desirable pre–cross-bolt safety configuration with a side-eject, solid-top receiver. The design supports easy loading through the side gate and dependable ejection while maintaining the classic Marlin profile.
The 20 inch round barrel uses Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling, noted here for its excellent, sharp rifling and a clean, mirror bore. Paired with a full-length tubular magazine secured by two bands, the rifle provides a 6-round capacity in the traditional .30-30 chambering.
Factory iron sights include a ramped front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, giving a clear and familiar sight picture. The gold-colored trigger adds a distinct period detail consistent with the rifle’s early-1970s production.
The walnut pistol-grip stock and matching fore-end feature white-line spacers, a grip cap, and a black plastic buttplate. A sling swivel stud is installed at the front barrel band; the buttstock has no rear swivel stud or mounting hole. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches for a comfortable, classic fit.