Marlin Model 36

[CZU]

These just don't show up around here, I don't know much about them and was hoping someone here can enlighten me a bit. Unfortunately, this one has some extra holes. The scope is a Weaver 2.5 w/fine cross hairs and appears that whoever did the mounting knew what they were doing. Does this one have any collectibility left?

 

[Inusuit]

What caliber is it? That can make some difference in value. I assume the extra holes are the sling mounts?

In .30-30 with the old Weaver, probably $450-500 or so in this area. The scope, mounts even well done, the extra holes, and somewhat worn condition limit collector value in my uninformed opinion.

 

[CZU]

It's 30-30, the blue is great but the stock does have some scars.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Most Lever Action collectors are also Lever Action Users, and as they age have found the benefits of a well mounted scope! So it may or may never be a presentation piece, a great many collectors scoop these up!

Ivan

 

[alwslate]

It's an older model with the fat forearm. Some folks like these so it probably has some collector value. Value like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[s&wchad]

$1600???

NO...

 

[CZU]

$1600???

NO...

Noooo, that's a tag for something in the case below.

 

[smoothshooter]

That gun will easily bring $550 to $700 in less than a week around here.
Model number, dates of manufacture, scarcity and collector value not important.
It’s a Marlin lever action in .30-30 that is shootable, and will work for deer and coyotes.
That’s all that matters.

 

[erikpolcrack]

The Model 36 was a 1930s - 1940s progression of the Marlin models 1893 - 93 - 36 -336 line - mostly 30-30s, 32 Win Spls, and 35 Remingtons in the later models. I've got my grandfather's 93(32 WS) and my own 336(35 Rem). It's one of my big regrets I missed out on my uncle's 36(30-30) when he passed while I was serving overseas. One of my cousins got it, but I will never give up on trying to talk/trade him out of it. I think the 36 looks better than the 336 because it still has the flat, slick square bolt instead of the newer round one of the 336. Progress and practicality notwithstanding, I just think the 36 looks more like a 'real' lever gun.

 

[CZU]

It's a shooter. Extra holes kill collector value.

We all know that this forum is an enabling site and will recommend to buy ANYTHING!

I am a Marlin collector. I have 1881's all the way up to 1980's models before the safety. I personally would not consider that gun. If you're looking for a cheap shooter that will NOT appreciate in value, I think it's worth $300-$400.

If I wanted a shooter, I'd buy a 336 that was drilled and tapped for a scope from the factory. The pre-safety's are very popular and going up in value but reasonable prices can still be found if you're patient.

As far as caliber, .35 Remington is popular but ammo is scarce unless you reload. The .30-30 is still widely available and very capable. I killed a buck at 180 yards with mine without a second thought.

I have a couple of the 336 models from late 60's early 70's and a few M94's so the itch for those has already been scratched. I like this one because of the half-mag, longer barrel and the fact that you rarely see these around here. I recognize the fact that from a purely collectors standpoint it has been ruined.

 

[Gene L]

It's 30-30, the blue is great but the stock does have some scars.

Lots of 336s were d/t from the factory. Are you sure that one wasn't? A common practice was to drill the stock from the bullseye, but that's easily filled with a cheap piece. At very least it's a good shooter, at best it might be a collectible rifle...if that matters. A lot of them out there. I've had mine for 15 years or so, got it in January after the deer season was over and people would pawn or sell them and you could really get good deals on them. I think I paid $300 for it but it could have been less. I also have a 1894 in .44 Mag at least I think that's the right model. Paid a bit more for that one.

That one looks like the stock has been refinished; it's shiney.

 

[Cooter Brown]

At least they hit the bullseye with the sling swivel stud...

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

Marlin dropped the bullseye for a few years in the 1930s to reduce cost. The OPs rifle may be from that period. The location of the swivel looks lower than the bullseye location but I may be wrong. Still a fine looking rifle though not a pure collector piece. I assume the extra holes include the scope mount taps.
Saw one recently on a local gun classified site listed for $550. Not in as good condition and it sold fast.

John

 

[Gene L]

If it was from the 1930s the top of the rifle would indicate it....I'm not sure when the waffle top was, but it was an older style.

 

[2152hq]

Last of the (old) Square Bolt L/A Marlin rifles.
Nice guns. I like them much more than the 336 that took it's place but the 336 is a fine rifle as well.

That's a Model 36A (If I recall correctly)
A Model 36A-DL would have checkering.
The Bbl may be marked Model 36A-DL,,but Marlin used up an over stock of Model 36 A-DL barrels on late production Model 36A rifles.
So you get the confusing markings on some.
They were putting these 36's together through the first few months of '48.
Then switched over to the round bolt Model 336 about mid yr 1948.

It's even still got it's front sight hood..

Probably a $500/$600 rifle depending on where it's being sold (too).
I don't see many Marlin L/A deer rifles for much under $500 anymore if in decent condition. Maybe a ridden hard J.C. Penny branded one would go begging for a buyer.

Can't ask for a better all around deer rifle as it is.
I'd be tempted to take the scope off and close up the holes so weren't visible anymore. Same for the sling attachment.
Wouldn't make the gun worth much of anything more. But it;s just the way I am!

 

[VaTom]

At least they hit the bullseye with the sling swivel stud...

The bullseye is a trademark of Marlin and was in all walnut stock rifles. A lot of people think it is where the sling stud goes. You can get replacement bullseyes and put it back in. I did on my golden Model 36A where the bullseye was missing.

 

[22shtur]

Have you asked on the Marlin Owners forum?
Some rifles with addition holes can be sought after if not many were made or survived, or a low production caliber. The 30-30 unfortunately was their most produced caliber.

 

[Retired W4]

I'm not a Marlin expert but a good friend is, and I will point this out to him. The short tube (SC=Sporting Carbine) in the OP would likely bring $700-$950 around here. I owned one made in 1960 (in 30-30) but sold it many years ago and I don't recall what it brought. Doesn't matter, as the market has changed dramatically over the years.