Just wanted to say Hi. I just purchased a 1982 336 in 30-30 winchester. Went to the range today and put about 20 rounds thru the rifle. When the firing line went "cold" I left the action open. When I returned to fire the lever was stuck open and even with the help of the range officer had a very hard time getting the bolt forward. At first I thought it was the hammer extension but I am now home and removed the extension and started to move the lever action and now have it stuck again. Any help would be appreciated. Another problem encountered at the range was I was unable to feed a round into the magazine. I live in Westchester County NY, yea I know! Is there any good gunsmiths you would recommend? Thank you for your feedback
Remove the magazine cap from the muzzle end, it's under a little pressure from the spring. Remove the follower that's behind the spring and inspect the tube. Follow this link for a breakdown. 336A Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts
First thing I'd check is the loading gate screw,if it's loose you will have issues. Don't ape tighten it...just snugged good. Second here's a link to our gunsmithing section in the reference Library. http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/how-disassemble-clean/20184-disassembly-assembly-1895-pics.html
Follow it and you should have no problems, trouble with schematics is it shows the blow up..not how it comes apart or goes together. Poke around in the Library, there's all kinds of help in there for everyone to use. Mr fixit
Make sure the Follower is staying in the magazine tube and not protruding into the reciever. Someone may have installed the wrong one, installed it backwards or it's worn out. And don't be surprised if you find a "homemade" plug in the magazine.
To assist with understanding the Marlin lever action. Eli Chaps pointed out it does not represent the Marlin specifically, as the lifter rises when the lever starts on the close cycle....at least I think that's what he stated. Hope it helps someone understand more about our firearms. Mr fixit Firing Cycle of A Lever Action Rifle
Hello and welcome from the high plains of Colorado. Hope you get your 336 issue sorted out.They really are a well made and reliable rifle, the fix should be something simple.
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