Came into a real interesting situation. Have in my possession a Matlin 336 in a 30-30. Owner estimates he purchased this lever gun in 1972. Has the original box of Federal 30-40, 170 grain cartridges which has 16 unfired rounds in the box. Claims this was fired four times. Rifle is pristine. No scratches, rust, nicks, nothing.
What would be the estimated value of this rifle? BTW, long time member and forum poster. MTG
Iffin you have a registered account on GunBroker.....
Go to advanced search 'completed items' for the Marlin 336
This will give you ideas....pre safety..prior to 1983 always fetch higher bucks
Marlin S/N lookups can sometimes be confusing....look at this chart
1972 shows S/N beginning with '72'
Value ? $800-900
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