I picked up a Remlin 336Y recently. Wood isn't walnut, appears to possibly be birch, but it's smooth and well built. My understanding is Remington bought Marlin with the understanding they could duplicate the equipment. Problem was, the equipment was so worn out the Marlin guns, took a lot of hand work. Ergo, the Remlins started out rough. Today I believe there are built better than the later Marlins the last year or two. Far as I'm concerned either buy older or a new Remlin if you come across one you like, at the right price.
