What's this 336 30WCF worth?

[MacEntyre]

Apparently, I have an inflated idea of the value of my 30-30. It's a Marlin 336 Texan in every way except it isn't stamped "Texan" on the barrel, and the serial number has no "T" suffix. I put Skinner front and rear sights on it, and I have the original sights. It's got only minor blemishes from use. It's JM stamped, and has no safety other than half-cock. In my experience, it is actually harder to find than a Texan!

I like it a lot, and don't really want to sell it, but I never use it. Twice now, folks have scoffed at my price of $600, and didn't bother to counter-offer. What's this rifle worth?

Thanks, folks!

Edit: Mine has a 20" barrel... isn't that what a Texan has?

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[TedH]

I wouldn't scoff at that price. Seems reasonable to me.

[MacEntyre]

Thanks, Ted...

I've seen Texans on GB with 18.5" barrels. Didn't they normally come with 20" barrels?

[Blaine]

I'd offer 500.....NICE shooter

[Pete44ru]

Apparently, I have an inflated idea of the value of my 30-30. It's a Marlin 336 Texan in every way except it isn't stamped "Texan" on the barrel, and the serial number has no "T" suffix. I put Skinner front and rear sights on it, and I have the original sights. It's got only minor blemishes from use. It's JM stamped, and has no safety other than half-cock. In my experience, it is actually harder to find than a Texan!

I like it a lot, and don't really want to sell it, but I never use it. Twice now, folks have scoffed at my price of $600, and didn't bother to counter-offer. What's this rifle worth?

Thanks, folks!

Edit: Mine has a 20" barrel... isn't that what a Texan has?

If you double-click on the image, you can view other pictures.

One straight-gripped Marlin 336 can be hard to distinguish from other straight-gripped Marlin 336's, since there were several variations - like the 336T, 336DT, 336TS.

The earlier 20" barreled .30-30 & .35 Rem Model 336T Texan's had a rounded lever (1954-83) & some years also with a saddle ring (1965-71).
The 18-1/2" barreled earlier Model 336T Texan was offered only in 1983.
The same earlier Model 336T Texan was also offered in .44 Mag (1965-67) with a 20" bbl.

There was also a 1962-63 Model 336DT Deluxe Texan in .30-30 & .35 Rem, with upgraded & carved (a pic of Texas) buttstock.

Then there was also a 1984-87 Model 336TS, which was offered only in .30-30, with a squared lever & no saddle ring, & only with an 18-1/2" bbl.


The earlier 20" Model 336T's in .30-30 usually change hands for around $$500-$550.
The eralier 20" Model 336T's in .35 Rem usually change hands for around $550-$600.
The earlier 18-1/2" Model 336T's usually change hands for about $600 (.30-30), or $650-$700 (.35).
The later 18-1/2" Model 336TS's usually change hande in the $450-$500 range.
(BTW - The rarer 16-1/4" barreled straight-grip Model 336 Marauder is usually $700-$750 in .30-30, or $750+ in .35.)

Your straight-grip Marlin is interesting, because it has a Model 338TS square lever, no saddle ring, AND a 20" bbl, supposedly not available on the 336TS.

I would SN date your rifle's DOM (by the SN prefix letter) to find out if it's either 1954-83 Model 336T or a 1984-87 Model 336TS, before I would venture an estimated value other than I posted above.


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[MacEntyre]

Your straight-grip Marlin is interesting, because it has a Model 338TS square lever, no saddle ring, AND a 20" bbl, supposedly not available on the 336TS.

I would SN date your rifle's DOM (by the SN prefix letter) to find out if it's either 1954-83 Model 336T or a 1984-87 Model 336TS, before I would venture an estimated value other than I posted above.

No prefix in the SN... 230783XX... on the barrel, "Model 336" without suffix. I guess it's an oddity!

Sure wish I could find one in 35 Rem.

[TedH]

I would SN date your rifle's DOM (by the SN prefix letter) to find out if it's either 1954-83 Model 336T or a 1984-87 Model 336TS, before I would venture an estimated value other than I posted above.


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Pete, if it was a 84-87 as you suggest, wouldn't it have the cross bolt safety?

[MacEntyre]

oldguns.net says it was made in 1977.

[Streetstar]

Can't offer much help on value --- but i sure do like the rifle -- i was complaining in another thread today about not getting along well with the pistol grip on a Marlin youth rifle i have

[MacEntyre]

Thank you very much, Streetstar... I don't own any rifles with pistol grips.

[Pete44ru]

I would SN date your rifle's DOM (by the SN prefix letter) to find out if it's either 1954-83 Model 336T or a 1984-87 Model 336TS, before I would venture an estimated value other than I posted above.


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Pete, if it was a 84-87 as you suggest, wouldn't it have the cross bolt safety?

Yeah (the Marlin CBS started in 1983) - I'm thinkin' that someone installed a post-1984 squared lever on a 1977 Model 336T.


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[TedH]

I was thinking the same thing.

[MacEntyre]

I'm thinkin' that someone installed a post-1984 squared lever on a 1977 Model 336T.

Maybe I should find a round one... I like 'em better anyway. They have a more vintage look.

[OldWin]

I like it. That's how all 336's shoulda looked to me.

Of course, Gentlemen prefer straight grips.

[KirkD]

I really like that Marlin. I just bought a real nice one made in 1975, with original scope, for $500 earlier this year. Most collectors seem to want pre-WW II rifles for their collection, so its collector's value would be not too great. Its value as a real nice shooting rifle, however, would certainly be there in my mind. I have seen quite a few Marlin 30-30's of that era for sale but I do not recall one advertised for as high as $600. They tend to be more in the $400 to $500 range if they are really nice. I would think $450 is a fair average price, but $500 is quite possible given the nice condition of your carbine. If you lived up here in Canada, I'd be talking to you about a price .... I really like your Marlin and could use another one or two.

[MacEntyre]

I really like your Marlin and could use another one or two.

Thanks, ya'll... I'm convinced I should keep it.

I remember how long I looked for a straight stocked Marlin. It looked much better when I first got it... all the blemishes are mine, from carrying it in the woods, trying to walk up deer. I traded a shooter Colt Woodsman for it about 7 or 8 years ago. The Woodsman is worth more at this time, but the Marlin is one of the most accurate rifles I've shot. At the time, I had a "rattler" 1965 Winchester 94 in 30-30, and the comparison when I got the Marlin was so stark, I sold the Winchester!

[TomF]

The only 336 frame I am aware of with a "T" is the 444T. Texans weren't marked with a "T" but referred to as the Texan model. Some have told me their 336-44 was stamped with a "T" but I have never seen one. The early Texans had straight round levers that changed to square in the early 70's. I have owned both 18.5 & 20" models. I had 2 Texans converted to COWBOYS, a 70 & 71 model. Both have saddle rings. I have converted several other models into Texans, the most recent is a Glenfield 30A as I prefer the capped forend. It appears you have a Texan built after 1970. CBS came along in the early 80s.

Value? $400 -600

TomF

[MacEntyre]

Texans weren't marked with a "T" but referred to as the Texan model.

Don't some have "336 Texan" on the barrel?

[TomF]

Texans weren't marked with a "T" but referred to as the Texan model.

Don't some have "336 Texan" on the barrel?

There are the Cowboy and Octagon 336s labeled as such. The only "Texan" I know marked is the 1897 Texan (22). Later models were the TS and LTS and so stamped. If a 336 marked "T" or TEXAN is out there, please post a picture of it. That'd clear things up a bunch. These may be as scarce as the 444 Magnum.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/336/4 ... exans.html

TomF

[TomF]

Update on value..........I just saw a Texan in a local gunshop, '64 YOM, 30-30, round lever, RC stamped, typical BB gun rear sight, ramp front, smooth action (I like used levers) condition was 75-80% for $425 asking price. I'd buy them all if I could....................



TomF