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Wow, that looks like it might be an old edition of the BlueBook; the prices are extremely low. For instance, it shows a 336W in 70% condition at $120 plus $44 for a factory 3x9 scope. I looked this up a couple of weeks ago in the almost-out-of-date gun values book at my local FFL, and it showed $195 plus $50 for the scope (in same 70% condition). Local conditions can affect values as well; these seem to sell between $350-400 on local sites all the time.You can start here: <broken link removed> . Scroll almost halfway down to get to the 336's. This can give you a rough estimate of what you're holding. The older Marlins can hold value...especially if thet are in good shape.
This is the second reference indicating that you can buy a new one at Dick's or WallyWorld for under $400. There is a difference in quality and value between the AS / W / CC models and the older C or CS models, which is what I assume the OP has (unless I missed something after his original post). The C/CS models and others with the walnut stock instead of the pressed birch stock stained to look like walnut are worth more, and older Marlins are generally of better quality than the newer ones. This is reflected in the Blue Book link posted above (I think the AS/W models at 70% are shown at $120 and the C/CS models are somewhere around $195 according to the posted link which is way low compared to current values). I have a newer W model and like it fine, but I would gladly trade it for a similar older CS.The Blue Book of gun values is a good place to start if you have the latest edition. Then you have to go to the market and see with the auction pricing is like to determine your final value to set for your Marlin.
You can price an old one for $450 or $1,000 for that matter if you want but when you can by a brand new Marlin AS 30-30 for $400 today who would be dumb enough to pay more than that for a old model. Assuming there is no collector value, like a John Wayne model for instance.
Wasn't it PT Barnum that said "There is a sucker born everyday!" You will see the hooks out on Gun Broker and Guns America, with all kinds of BS lines about there gun being owned by Audy Murphy, or some other line to set the hook and a big fat price tag to go with the ad.
But look at all the ads and take an average of the pricing you will be close to current retail value for a nice used rifle.