The Marlin

[legion]

My FIL gave me an old family rifle yesterday.



Unlike other lever-action Marlins I've seen, the bolt is exposed on the right-hand side.



On the top, it says: "*Marlin Safety*".



On the left side of the barrel, it says: "The Marlin Firearm Co. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. - Est. 1870". The second line says: "Model 36-R* - 30-30 Cal.-------A" I can't tell if the * is a marking or not.



I can't find a serial number on it anywhere.

[Retaks]

I know a guy that has a 30-30 exactly like that. I got to hunt with it 2 times but never shot anything with it.

[TUK101]

My 44 has a bolt similar to that. My 30-30 has the round ss bolt. I dont know which is a stronger design though. Just take care of the gun and use it like it was meant to be.

[FA]

Model 36: 1946 to 1947.
30-30, 32 Special
Model 36 is marked on the barrel, not on the tang as in the Model 1936 and earlier guns. Blued reciever. Serial numbers located on the lower tang under the lever. These are squarebolts and are not to be confused with later roundbolt Glenfield 36 (336 roundbolt action). Late 1945 production resumed on limited basis using C prefix and leftover parts (some guns will have Pre-WWII Model 1936 parts mixed with Post WWII Model 36 parts. IE: 1936 action with 36 barrel. These guns are considered Model 36s.
Post WWII production had blued receivers and Model 36 on barrel
Barrel roll stamp reads:
"The Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven Conn USA-est 1870"
Model 36 (then caliber designation)
Variations of Model #: 36-A-DL, 36-A, 36-RC C-1945 shiny blue on top of receiver
c-1946 (note: c prefix is lower case)
D-1947 sandblasted top of receiver starts
Model 36 Production supposedly ceased in 1947. However Model 336 production began in June 1948. Is a there a possiblity of some E prefix Model 36s??


I hope this helps some.