There have been a number of different configurations of the Model 336 over the years. That would be a great model to stumble across for sure. That does look like a 20" barrel to me.

 

I bought my 336 .35 Rem at K Mart in 1977 for $89. One of the most accurate guns that I've ever owned! Rechambered and restocked it, now it's a .358 Winchester, still shoots great. K Mart used to sell Marlins, er, before Rosie O'Donnel. Same Marlin as you could buy everywhere, I suspect you could buy that model, that year anywhere. BTW, stocked it myself, sold the original stock.

 

The flyer shows a Marlin Model 30TK which were produced between 1989-1990. They came with a 18.5 inch barrel but the barrel and tube mag configuration are pretty much unique. I have never seen another Marlin or store brand Marlin with that exact set-up. I have one and I wouldn't ever sell it.

 

The flyer shows a Marlin Model 30TK which were produced between 1989-1990. They came with a 18.5 inch barrel but the barrel and tube mag configuration are pretty much unique. I have never seen another Marlin or store brand Marlin with that exact set-up. I have one and I wouldn't ever sell it.
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Ditto here also Jay.

 

Yep,I remember the good ol days,when you could buy a firearm in KMart with just an ID.The one in East Haven,CT had a large assortment of both handguns and rifles.Got my first S&W .357 model 19 ,4" barrel there for around $200? in 1982.I believe they even had Colt Pythons,but they were too pricey for me,around $350?

 

If you check YouTube, "mixup98" has a nice shooting video of his....Bought on K-mart close out sale for $130. Looks like a handy little carbine. On the hunt for one now.....Link is here:

 

I bought my first reloading kit at a K-Mart in Olathe, KS in the early '70s. I was visiting my brother, and we had some reason to stop there. I noticed Lee Loader kits back in the Sporting Goods section and bought one (at age 15!!!). They also had shotgun wads, and bags of shot, which I also bought (for a 12 gauge shotgun). I don't think I bought my powder there, but I might have (that was a LONG time ago). Good times!

 

there is one currently on gunbroker

 

Love my TK that had been rechambered to 30-30AI before it was mine. Not enough barrel to make it when competing with my 16 1/2" 336T. Really love it since I had it rechambered in .375 Win.

AC

 

Got some old Outdoor Life Magazines at a Garage sale yesterday. In the November 1989 issue was a Kmart sale flyer.
Any info on this model? Lots of differences between this one and the standard 336.

Looks like a shorter barrel...Different lever...hammer spur?
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I really like the price!

As others have said, that's a 30TK. I may be wrong, but I believe the 30TKs were manufactured with Ballard-rifled barrels. Between that, the Texan stock, and the barrel hookup, they're sought-after for a reason.

 

One of the guys I work with has one. Trying to buy it now, he says he no longer uses it.

 

The 18.5 inch barrel and short mag tube looks just right. Toss in the straight stock and it is super light and handy. Fantastic gun in that configuration.
Pb

 

Thanks for posting the KMart ad. I found a 30tk last December for a little more than double what the ad states. But I had to have it. Don't find them for sale too often. It is one of my favorite Marlins.
Brian.

 

I grabbed one about five years ago, paid a bit more than $130. It's definitely one of my favorites and I too would not sell it!

 

That was a great vid 989 welcome to the MO

 

Nice Find - That was the Rosie O' model t'weren't it...? Big Rosie.... No Ring Around Rosie.... Whole Lotta Rosie... Crazy Rose.. Rosie O"Doozy - she was hawking 'em on layaway for K-Mart's back to school sales back then wasn't she...?

 

All the Marlin's I have handled/owned have the standard "curved" stock.
Does a straight stock allow a person to have your sight line higher? What I mean is that with my 336, it seems I have to bend my neck down quite a bit to have my eye aligned with the sights. It looks like a straight stock may allow a person to have more of a distance between their shoulder and their sight alignment.

Hope this makes sense...I may try and add a picture/drawing if it comes out decent.

When I go into a K-Mart now...I cannot even imagine them having guns/reloading items.

Also, the ad had a Winchester Model 94 with Walnut stock. $189.99!
Plus, Marlin 22's (Model 25) for $89.88, and a Model 60 for $78.77.
I have both of these Marlin's and the Model 25 shoots the better of the two. I was knocking empty 9mm brass off a fence post last time my son and I had it out.

I almost don't want to mention the price for 250 rounds of Remington 22LR ammo in a paper milk pint container. ($5.97)

 

Love the 30TK, I will never sell mine.

 

I think the 30TK is a cool version of the Marlin 336. A 35 Rem or 375 Win version would have been neat, too, but I don't believe any were made. My Glenfield 30 .35 Rem would be the closest to it but has a 20" barrel. However 20" is short enough for me.

 

deltaecho, no. The geometry of the top side of the straight and pistol grip stocks is identical. Exception: the vintage Bishop stocked units equipped with the Monte Carlo and cheek piece.

Best,

 

One of my favorite 336 versions ! Wish I had one .

 

I ran across one in a gun store while traveling on business nearly 2 years ago. Didn't know what it was at the time, but I new I liked it, a lot! It was priced at $329 if I remember correctly, and I almost put it back because I had just bought an 1895 not 30 minutes prior. When the fellow said " Give me $269 and it's yours", I snatched it! Hated to even lay it down to fill out the paperwork. They are unique rifles for sure, and mine seems to like 150's over 170's. And it's never going to be for sale, as long as I am still breathing.

 

30TK Best carrying gun I have and it shoots good.

 

Found a 30TK at LGS last fall. I have it set up with a Burris FastFire III. It will go on its first hunt with me this fall.