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Is there really a Marlin model 30 or is this a typo, or an urban legend? I noticed that a recent manufacture Lyman tang sight is described as fitting Marlin models 30, 336, 94, and 95. I cannot find a model 30 in my limited reference books. I have a couple of Marlin model 36's and 36 is not included in the Lyman description although the 36 is practically identical to a 336. Anyone have a model 30 that they can tell me about?
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The Marlin model 30 was often marketed as the Glenfield Model 30. Basically, it's a 336 with a hardwood (non-walnut) stock and simpler sights.
They were sold primarily through discount chains. (For example, in Oklahoma's OTASCO stores, there was a series of Model 30's sold with custom model numbers--3080, 3081, etc., where the last two digits were the year of sale.)
There were several evolutions; the 30, 30A, 30AW, 30TK, and 30AS come to mind, though I'm sure some true expert will be able to name some others.
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I own a 30AS in the Glenfield model. As stated the wood is a little cheaper and has some scroll work to the checkering instead of the 336's checkering with the diamond in it. Shoots great and has the same look and feel of the 336, just not as nice in the wood department.
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Thanks Guys, for clearing up the mystery. I forgot that the 36's have a square bolt that closes up the ejection port like the 93's and the 336's have round bolts. By the dates, I assume the 30's have a round bolts also.
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I have one sold through Montgomery Wards. It has a walnut stock, with some figure in the forend even, a metal forend cap, a recoil pad (!), and non-detachable sling swivels. The sights are pretty rudimentary; I scoped it. I bought it new in about 1972 for $70. It was my first deer rifle. I hunted with it for several years and my Dad hunted with it thereafter. I still have it. It's good for 1.5"@100 yds consistently. A lot of gun for $70!
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These are Marlin 336's which have the Glenfield name on them also. The model 30 has 20'bbl full mag plain stock; the model 30a same but checkered stock; Then you have a few model 36G's which are the 336SC look-a-like with 2/3 length mag-tube. charie in TX
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Back in 2001 I inherited a Marlin Model 30AS from one of my uncles. It appeared to be unfired and the serial number dated it as 1990-something if I recall. A friend of mine has a 336 and apparently the 30AS is just an economy version of the 336 that I've heard was made for the mass retailers like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc. The wood isn't as nice as the 336, (Birch, maybe?), and the sights are pretty basic looking and the front sight isn't hooded like my buddy's 336 but otherwise it seems to be the same rifle but just geared for a lower price range. It even shoots pretty good for a lever action 30-30.
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Got a Glenfield Model 30, as well. I'd say they do exist <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Oogled one as a possible donor for a .25-35 or 7-30 build-up just this past week.
The trigger was just amazing...
I might have to have it... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Well Fellas, Speaking of Glenfield / Marlin Model 30's, I've got an OLD one in .35 Remington with a 20 inch barrel and a 2/3 tube magazine (4 shots) that has a serial number prefixed with the letters "AC" followed by numbers in the 25000-30000 range. So Yep, they's been making model 30's awhile now ain't they?
Flower Child P.S. I ain't even got an idea how old this one is but it has been in my family a LONG TIME. Maybe one of y'all can date the thing.
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Flower_child; thought the only 2/3 mag was a 36g model...got me stumped. Could you check for sure not a 36g model. charlie in TX
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Yes AC is 1967. Sweeettt. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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I had one and to be honest, I really liked it better than my Model 336. The stock and forearm just felt slimmer or something and it shouldered like a fine shotgun.
My youngest daugther liked it, had her name machine engraved on it with the date, and gave it to her.
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I also have a glenfield 30A in 30-30. I have a Simmons 1.5 to 5 X scope on it. It groups within 3 inches at a hundred yards. I think it's the trigger as it doesn't have a very crisp break (I don't think it's me because I can consistantly print under a half inch groups at that distance with some of my bolt actions). I also wanted to ask if there Is a web site that I could go to to check the serial number of my Glenfield for date of manufacture?
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I bought a 30AS in 1975-76 from J.C. Penny, package deal included a Marlin 4X scope and mount, added a box of shells a cleaning kit and a soft case which lightened this then teenagers wallet by a grand total of $125. It turned out to be very accurate, I used it to shoot crows and buzzards more than once, besides being my whitetail gun. My son has been the new owner for several years now, with no complaints.
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I saw a Marlin at gun show this past weekend marked Marlin model 30 TK. It was a straight stocked gun with a 2/3 mag.
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I own a model 30 with a 4 round mag. I am guessing this is the 2/3 mag you guys are speaking of, but mine does not have a letter designation. Only says Glenfield Model 30. Manufacture date is 1989.
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IMO the 30TK is one of the best kept secrets in the world of 336s. They're handy little rifles. I have one that might get turned into a .356 Win.
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IMO the 30TK is one of the best kept secrets in the world of 336s. They're handy little rifles. I have one that might get turned into a .356 Win. Don't re-bore a 30tK to .356 win, there are to few of them for collectors. Find a Glenfield. Doc
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