jed

I just picked up a marlin 336 in 30-30. The receiver has been drilled and tapped for a scope base mount. My question to anyone who might know " is the receiver drilled and tapped at the factory or is this an after market job" . The screws that are in the receiver now are way to long and stick up from receiver almost 1/2 of an inch. I plan on trading this gun for a shotgun and the guy who wants it does not plan to use a scope so he wants the original or smaller screws. I was wondering if I could order new screws from the factory, or if it was an after market job I will have to find someone to measure the diameter and twist etc. Thanks for any info.

whelen36

depends on how old it is , all of the 336' s that i know of have been drilled and tapped for a scope at the factory but , like i said it depends on the age of it , to determine that you should try to contact the maker ( marlin ) and give them the serial number and they should be able to tell you . what is the exact model designation buddy ? 336 cs , 336 sc , 336 t , you should be able to get screws to replace them from the marlin factory but , try your local gun smith first , i' m sure he' d have some .

jed

The serial # is 19120719. But the data stamp only says 336. How do I know if it is a CT or whatever?

whelen36

it would usually say on the barrel , right after the model number like on mine for example , " model 336 cs " , so yours is probably an older one , you should give marlin a call . or you could take it to take it to a gunsmith and have him see what size holes they are , and what he has to fill them

P.S. - i think you should edit your post to take your rifles serial number out of it , that' s not something that you want to divuldge

Ruger-Redhawk

Good advice Whelen on all accounts.S/N' s are a private matter and shouldn' t be viewed by the general public. That' s what they " X' s " for. Eg 123xxx.
Ruger Redhawk

aunsaber

Try savage99.com
I have found lots of info on dates of manufacture for savage,winchester and marlin.
Good luck

BigBore1895

Just call up Marlin and ask them about it. They have pretty good customer service.