[Rachethead]

Noticed this old '48/'49 model 336ADL on Gunbroker tonight, #218152820 (marlin 336a 30-30 $375.00): looks like its been carried many miles in the last 60 odd years, if this old gun could talk I suspect it could recount some interesting stories.

 

[Mike Leck]

Looks my '48, which does NOT have the original swivels and sling. (Dammit!). Those on the GB gun ARE original and are worth at least a hundred bucks alone...

(Edit) A thought on the reason for the GB gun to be offered as a 336a (sic): Barrel rollmark probably reads (as does mine)
336----A-----
Appears that early ADL's were made up before an ADL roll stamp was available.

 

[Rachethead]

Right, with the original swivels; and assuming the old Weaver scope remains sound, this example represents a very good value at that price in spite of the blue wear.

 

[Mike Leck]

Guess I did reasonably well with mine. Found it in a pawn shop near me, and paid a total of $282.50 for it. It had been d/t'd a long time ago, and I stuck the old Redfield 2-3/4X on it. (Rear sight is not original. Still looking for the correct one.)