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I came into a Marlin 336 (RC I think) 30-30. Dates to about 1951 or so. Very very nice shape. All original, non tapped. Question, the top of the action has wavey lines that are factory original. I was told its called a waffle top.
any special interest or value in that?
thanks
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It is suppose to cut down on the glare from sunlight! I have one in 35 Rem. a '51 also, I don't know if it give extra value or not. I just like old guns over new ones! Sounds like you have a non-micro groove bore gun too! Great for cast bullets!
Semper Fi USMC/0331
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its just part of the way Marlins looked back then. I have two like that, but I don't feel that feature alone 'enhances' their value.
Sam......
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The waffle top when left untapped for scope mounts does raise the value. They only did it for the years of 1948-1952. After that they received a matte finish and were drilled and tapped for the scope mount. Collectors looking for early 336's seek those out and they generally run $100+ more then others in that era. I have three now in the standard rifle and one in the Sporting Carbine, so I try to keep an eye out for them when they can be found. The Flaydermans blue book also denotes a premium on this model but can't remember how much off the top of my head, Ryan
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