Used Marlin 336CS question...

[nralover]

I spied a used Marlin on the rack at my local store, but I am wondering if it has been tinkered with. The barrel says it is a CS, but it has a 16.5 inch barrel and a youth length stock. Does this sound like a 'smith job to you guys, or a factory rifle?

[Pete44ru]

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I don't remember any such combination coming out of the factory - Maybe somebody with a M336 Youth Model could chime in.

Did you look at the SN to determine when it was born ?



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[nralover]

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I don't remember any such combination coming out of the factory - Maybe somebody with a M336 Youth Model could chime in.

Did you look at the SN to determine when it was born ?



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No, I did note a crossbolt safety. And the barrel band was not centered, but placed directly behind the front sight.

[Griff]

I could say: but that would be just because I like to look at pictures!!!

[wecsoger]

but placed directly behind the front sight

Sounds like your answer there.

But since 'Bubba' has already messed it up, I'd be all over it and demand a suitable price reduction since you don't know what else was done.

Far as I'm concerned, current Remlins are still not worth it, and even a crossbolt can be popped out and replaced.

I'm thinkin' ten years from now we'll look back and ask, 'why didn't we buy more of these?'

[Mossyoak1957]

Did it look like this???
.....I copied this from a 2003 Marlin catalog,Marlin sold a Marlin model 336Y "Spike Horn" with a 16 1/2 inch barrel and cross bolt safety

If it's a real "Spike Horn" I would grab it

[wecsoger]

Wow, I think you nailed it!

Had no idea they were making the 336Y that far back - only thought it was introduced couple years ago.

If the price was right, even with the crossbolt safety I'd be all over this. Perfect size for a 'truck gun'.

[nralover]

No, it isn't a "Y". It is marked "CS", and has a walnut stock, with no checkering. I have looked at the current "Y", and I'd almost rather buy a Mossberg 464. They are only 379.00...

[wecsoger]

Configuration says, "Y", rollmark says, "CS".

Manufacturing lines have screwed up before.