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I've picked up some really nice ones for around $200.00. The last one had a 24" barrel and it was made in 1949.

I would suspect you could double your money on it if you sold that 1950 model today.
Your forgeting the hyperinflation of the 70's and 80's when inflation was in the double digits.
I remember getting 10% interest on my CD's and home loans were up to 15% interest or more
I've seen mint conditon 1950's waffletop Marlin 336's going for $500 or more.

The last pawn shop Marlin I bought was a 336CS which came with a vintage Weaver scope for $200. The one before that was a 336CS with a Leupold VX-I scope and nice figured walnut stocks for $250.

Thanks, still looking here!

Here's one I'm thinking of buying:

I don't know what kind of scope it has, how many shells, if they're factory or handloads, etc. But, if it's an older one in good shape is it worth it?

I'm going to call shortly. I don't really need one of these -- I already have a Westernfield Marlin clone that was my deceased brother's, but I'll probably give that to his son. Kilt a bar with it last spring in New Brunswick. (So, maybe I do need one.)

Just gave a call. The guy says it's about 10 years old, one box of shells, Bushnell Banner scope. He hunted with it only a couple of times, and he has arthritis real bad and can't hunt anymore. Shall I proceed?

Steve

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Why are you sitting there at your computer? You should have bought and be loading pictures on this forum for us to see.

Yeah, I know. I couldn't leave right then, and then missed it. I didn't really need it (but that's not a reason not to buy a gun.)

Steve

I picked up a Marlin 336SC 35 Rem today for $340, had a
scope base on it, which is what I wanted anyway. K prefix
serial number. Wasnt really looking, just blundered into it.

I saw a nice one marked J.C. Higgins the other day for $250.00. Pretty walnut stock....

Not the best deal I've ever got on a Marlin at a pawn shop, but $220 for a 30AS 30-30.

mpmax,
that is a good looking rifle you have there.

I bought a 1949 serial number 336 (pre microgroove) 30-30 for $100 three weeks ago. OK, I lied: I felt so guilty I gave him an extra $20.

He was asking $475 for a 336 in 44 mag and $575 for a 336 in 45-70.

I don't know what he was thinking. He said he had 9 phone calls but I was the first guy to wave money at him.

He posted an ad on the bulletin board at the local grocery store. I am grateful for the great price and it shoots fine.

Wow good find.

I went back in to the shop this week to pick up a Glenfield model 60 I found the week before and found this:

336SC 1949 30-30 for $20 less than the 336as last week.

I've got to stop going in there.

I think I figured out why he was letting it go so inexpensively. Light primer strikes, some ammo does not go "BANG!"

Two separate gun guys recommended a good cleaning (soak in kerosene, lube with a good gun oil).

A new hammer spring is also in the cards for this gun.

Any other suggestions?

-Joe

Take the bolt apart and clean the firing pin @ hole.
Firing pin is 2 pieces.

Neil

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The new hammer spring will cure the problem. A good cleaning as suggested by others is a good plan.

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If anyone is looking for a Marlin 336SC in 32 Special, drop me
a PM.

I've recently run across a J.C. Higgins and a Revelation in excellent condition for $250.00.

I bought a very clean Marlin, scoped 336/.35 Rem walk-around at a local gun show in Freeport NY, two years ago, for $300.00. Not a super bargain but a fair price for a clean gun. Fortunately, its previous owners could handle the thunderous, massive and bone crushing recoil of the .35 Marlin without screwing up the rifle with a recoil pad.

In the Marlin forums, guys are complaining about the shoddy workmanship of the new Remlins. It seems to me that original Marlins will out pace the new ones in value just like pre-64 Winchester Model 70s or pre-CBS Fender guitars (for you guitar pickers out there).

I did experience some light hits with it even after a total breakdown and cleaning. My gunsmith friend will soon install a new spring and hanger with added washer for me.