Value of 80's vintage Marlin 336?

daved20319 · Oct 31, 2017

I've had this rifle kicking around for quite awhile, never shoot it, and now I want to put together a precision .223 bolt gun, so something has to go to help pay for it. This is a JM marked gun, barrel band version, metal is good, stock only fair, it was my little brother's gun, and he doesn't treat stuff very well. I put a Williams peep and Firesight on it, other than that, it's all stock. I've tried to Google selling price, but most of what I've found have been newer rifles, and even then, the prices seem to be all over the place. Some help would be much appreciated, thanks.

Dave

Andy54Hawken · Nov 1, 2017

Caliber may play a part in value...Is this rifle in .30-30 or .35 Remington?
Bore condition is important as well...If the rifle looks less than well cared for on the outside.. It may leave doubts on the bore or mechanics on the inside

Where and when you try to sell can also help or hinder...Deer season is here or gone and Lever Actions may not be popular where you live...Firearms can be "faddish" or trendy at times.
Just what a 336 will sell for where I live may be different than where you live.

Pictures would be a big help.
Andy

Aero Denezol · Nov 1, 2017

I guess it depends how fast you want to sell it. I recently saw an older 336 in .35 Rem for about $400. Very solid action, but I expect it will sit there for a while, since the chambering is uncommon and expensive.

FWIW, brand new "Remlin" 336 are on sale at Dick's now for $400..

daved20319 · Nov 1, 2017

AndyinEverson said:
Caliber may play a part in value...Is this rifle in .30-30 or .35 Remington?
Bore condition is important as well...If the rifle looks less than well cared for on the outside.. It may leave doubts on the bore or mechanics on the inside

Where and when you try to sell can also help or hinder...Deer season is here or gone and Lever Actions may not be popular where you live...Firearms can be "faddish" or trendy at times.
Just what a 336 will sell for where I live may be different than where you live.

Pictures would be a big help.
Andy

Will try to post some pics later today, but here's the other details that I should have included in the first place. Rifle is a .30-30, there are the typical dents and dings of a 30+ year old field rifle, bore is clean with sharp rifling. The only reason I said the stock was fair is that my brother did a dumb kid thing, he drilled a hole and drove the bullet case from his first deer with it in the bottom of the butt stock. Not a terrible job, but not great either, but it's always been one of those things I look at and go "Really?!"

. I've considered replacing it more than once, but like I said in my OP, I almost never shoot it, last time was to sight in the Williams WGRS peep and Firesight I installed back in 2010.

As to fads, this is mule deer country, so everyone thinks they need a .300 WM or .338 Lapua

. So I get that being a lever action can/will impact perceived value. But this is also forested mountain country, with lots of old-timers still hunting the hills, and that's a place where a lever action shines.

Anyway, I'm just hoping to get an idea of a starting point. And it's not like I have to sell it, if current value is only a couple hundred bucks, I'll just stick it back in the closet. Later, and thanks.

Dave

ZigZagZeke · Nov 1, 2017

daved20319 said:
Will try to post some pics later today, but here's the other details that I should have included in the first place. Rifle is a .30-30, there are the typical dents and dings of a 30+ year old field rifle, bore is clean with sharp rifling. The only reason I said the stock was fair is that my brother did a dumb kid thing, he drilled a hole and drove the bullet case from his first deer with it in the bottom of the butt stock. Not a terrible job, but not great either, but it's always been one of those things I look at and go "Really?!" . I've considered replacing it more than once, but like I said in my OP, I almost never shoot it, last time was to sight in the Williams WGRS peep and Firesight I installed back in 2010.

As to fads, this is mule deer country, so everyone thinks they need a .300 WM or .338 Lapua . So I get that being a lever action can/will impact perceived value. But this is also forested mountain country, with lots of old-timers still hunting the hills, and that's a place where a lever action shines.

Anyway, I'm just hoping to get an idea of a starting point. And it's not like I have to sell it, if current value is only a couple hundred bucks, I'll just stick it back in the closet. Later, and thanks.

Dave

Older 336's are more valuable if they have cut checkering and walnut wood. The newer versions have pressed checkering and use ash stained to look like walnut. Also, the older guns have overall better workmanship and finish. The metal will be polished and machined rather than stamped. When I went looking specifically for a 336C for my son I chose one from the 1950s for these reasons.

VinnieBoomBah · Nov 1, 2017

Look here
WTS OR - Marlin 336W 30-30 $325

orygun · Nov 6, 2017

VinnieBoomBah said:
Look here
WTS OR - Marlin 336W 30-30 $325

And it didn't last long. Without any pictures to judge by I'd throw a $375-425 wild a$$ guess on it.

Certaindeaf · Nov 6, 2017

daved20319 said:
I've had this rifle kicking around for quite awhile, never shoot it, and now I want to put together a precision .223 bolt gun, so something has to go to help pay for it. This is a JM marked gun, barrel band version, metal is good, stock only fair, it was my little brother's gun, and he doesn't treat stuff very well. I put a Williams peep and Firesight on it, other than that, it's all stock. I've tried to Google selling price, but most of what I've found have been newer rifles, and even then, the prices seem to be all over the place. Some help would be much appreciated, thanks.

Dave

Sounds like baiting/spam. Figure out a price like a big boy and then post it for sale in the classifieds instead of "innocently wondering" about a price for a gun you want to sell. come on

orygun · Nov 6, 2017

Certaindeaf said:
Sounds like baiting/spam. Figure out a price like a big boy and then post it for sale in the classifieds instead of "innocently wondering" about a price for a gun you want to sell. come on

Oh, c'mon, Deafie, You probably make as many posts in an hour as he has altogether. Cut him just a little slack will ya?

oh, well. I thought I'd try.