Marlin ser# G50***

[randyrat]

I found a lever 336 with a 1950 serial # but they want $400 It's about 85%-90% blueing on it good bore no dings and it's not tapped for a scope. Too much money? or should i run and buy it?
No microgrove in this gun has ballard rifling.

[pietro]

It's a 'fair" price, to a "score", - depending on which model 336 it is (RC/SC/A/etc) and which chambering/caliber (.30/.32/.35) is involved.

ALL Marlins had the Ballard-style rifling, until many years later.

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[randyrat]

It's a 'fair" price, to a "score", - depending on which model 336 it is (RC/SC/A/etc) and which chambering/caliber (.30/.32/.35) is involved.

ALL Marlins had the Ballard-style rifling, until many years later.

. Seems to me they changed to Ballard rifling in the early 50's
This one is a 30-30 chamber....I'm not sure which (RC,SC,A ect.. ) I'll check into it.

[6pt-sika]

They were ballard thru 1955 .

As to price a 336SC or 336A in good shape is worth $400 in most places if it's ballard .

[dsmjon]

I gave $150 for mine w/ scope and rings, with less than 20 rounds through it. Sounds like $400 is too much! :D

IMO, I'd throw an offer at least $100 less. If you plan on a scope for it, a little less off to compensate. Do you know the buyer, and/or how long it has been up for sale?

Brand new Marlin 30/30's here (NC) routinely go for $350-450 depending on how it's equipped.

[crazy mark]

would run $325 to $350 around here. I try to get them for $250 or less.

[pietro]

Actually, Marlin patented the Microgroove rifling in 1953, then immediately introduced it into their line of .22 rimfires.

Microgroove was introduced into the centerfire line in 1956 - many years after the 1950 DOM of the rifle in the OP here.

http://www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxell/microgrove-barrels.htm

[This one is a 30-30 chamber....I'm not sure which (RC,SC,A ect.. ) I'll check into it.]

For those who may not be aware of the differences:

336SC = Sporting Carbine = 20"bbl, 2/3 mag, PG stock.

336RC = Regular Carbine = 20"bbl, full mag, PG stock.

336A = Rifle = 24"bbl, 2/3 mag, PG stock.

Since the 336 was introduced in 1948, the 1950/G in the OP here is only from the second year they were made, and a desireable rifle, especially in top condition.

The values cited above by 6pt are IMHO real-world values, and not what anyone can grab a deal from an uninformed seller for - where just about any kind of $$$ can change hands.

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[randyrat]

I'ts an RC and the only wear i can find is a little ahead of the pivot point of the lever. Carry position glove wear. My guess is 90% Plain good ol rifle from what i can see.
I sure thank you guys for the research.
I'm very interested in this rifle because i have another one a year earlier and mine is not as good a shape. Mine shoots better than i can and it eats heavy cast boolits real good.

[Marlin Junky]

I'ts an RC and the only wear i can find is a little ahead of the pivot point of the lever. Carry position glove wear. My guess is 90% Plain good ol rifle from what i can see.
I sure thank you guys for the research.
I'm very interested in this rifle because i have another one a year earlier and mine is not as good a shape. Mine shoots better than i can and it eats heavy cast boolits real good.

400+ shipping is a little high for an RC in 30-30, especially if it's only an 85-90% gun. I'd pay 400+ shipping for a nice Ballard SC or A in .35 Remington or even .32 Special though. However, I have a C&R FFL; therefore, in my case there are no transfer fees. However, these guns are getting harder to find in nice shape so it just depends on how bad you want one. The A's and SC's may be a bit more accurate when things heat up due to the lack of barrel bands.

MJ