1954 Marlin 30/30 in the box

[moosedog]

I bought this today. It's a new condition, possibly never fired Marlin 336 from 1954 in its original box. I really wasn't looking for it, but a close friend needed cash. I really like the wood.
I've got a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45/70 that I've hunted every year since 1973. They are great guns.

 

[Shark Bait]

Great snag! That sure is a nice one. I really like the earlier Marlin lever action rifles. Congratulations!

 

[Eric300]

Great (and quite possibly) the best choice for Michigan deer woods/swamps. Nice score!

 

[daddio202]

Very nice pick up. I have one from the same time period, though not as new like your beauty. Does your have the waffle top too?

 

[444 Magnum]

Very nice pick up. I have one from the same time period, though not as new like your beauty. Does your have the waffle top too?

Waffle tops should be 1948-1952 with smooth untapped tops in '53 and '54. D&T beginning in 1955.

 

[TJm15.38]

Absolutely gorgeous! One of the best lever rifles you can own. I am envious.

 

[kaaskop49]

IIRC, the Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70 was introduced in 1998 altho the .45-70 caliber has been in Marlin's line-up since 1973 or so. I saw an interesting Marlin in .45-70 in a LGS in upper NYS: 24" bbl and full-length magazine tube. Anyone familiar with this model?

Not a hunter, but I remember lever actions all over. Millions were made yet you rarely see one.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[s&wchad]

Awesome find! You rarely see 70 year old carbines in their original box.
You should bring that to the MAAC show and tease the Marlin collectors!

 

[mauser9]

Beautiful for sure. And that wood!! Great purchase to say the least.

 

[shootin-blanks]

WOW, what a treasure..

 

[Hawg Rider]

Very nice, that's a birth year gun for me! I wish I still looked that good!

 

[chief38]

I love Marlin's and they are my lever gun of choice. IMHO, their action is a lot less complicated and more reliable than Winny's, although Winny's usually have better fit & finishes.

You have one of the better pieces of furniture on a Marlin - maybe withstanding a collector's or commemorative edition. I don't know what you paid for it but I'd say you got a great score there Sir!

 

[Shark Bait]

IIRC, the Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70 was introduced in 1998 altho the .45-70 caliber has been in Marlin's line-up since 1973 or so. I saw an interesting Marlin in .45-70 in a LGS in upper NYS: 24" bbl and full-length magazine tube. Anyone familiar with this model?

Not a hunter, but I remember lever actions all over. Millions were made yet you rarely see one.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I believe they made a few versions like that. One would the Cowboy Limited with an octagonal barrel.

 

[sbrmike]

That is a beauty! I have a 1951 336 S.C. in 35 Rem. Mine is a bit swiss cheesed on the waffletop but I hunt with it and prefer a scope anyhow. Again, beautiful gun! Very nice wood.

 

[ruger 22]

Once again, I am jealous. Congratulations on a great find!

 

[Empe]

That's really nice.... 70 years old and the original box too !
It doesn't appear to have seen much if any use and it just looks too nice to drag through the woods . Will you be using it ?

 

[gunbarrel]

What a great year 1954 was! Don't ask me how I know... ))

 

[spallmaker]

Congratulations
Nice find plus being able to help a friend


My mom bought a 336 in 35 rem for my father in the mid 50s.
He hunted in s florida dade co with it. The rifle made it's way to Pa. and was shared around the family finally landing in central fl.
some years later.
I learned reloading around this cartridge and straight wall handgun calibers. In the late 90s the gun was stolen from my brothers house in deltona fl. Sad day for sure. My wife replaced it to me with a new 336 35 around 2010.
I have to say.. the old rifle was night and day smoother, not sharp and pinchy in the guard with a trigger so fine i can't forget how much I liked it. It may have even been a wee light. There were never any accidents though.

 

[Travis Montana]

Very nice. As a collector of Marlins for 40 years I would have snagged that in a minute. Looks great with very nice wood.

 

[kwill1911]

I'll take it! Where do I send the $$?