[68rs327]

I was originally looking for a Marlin Lever gun in .44 caliber when I ran across this one in a pawn shop.
It's a Marlin 336 30/30 with the straight stock. Didn't write down the serial number... but what years would this have been made? Doesn't have the safety so I know it's older. But from the photo can anyone give a date range? Also, I assume this would be what they call the Texan model? Thanks,

 

[Ret_Eng]

That is a Texan and they were made between 1952 and onward into the late 1980s. Since this rifle doesn't have the CBS--it was probably made before 1983.

 

[thelineman]

I was originally looking for a Marlin Lever gun in .44 caliber when I ran across this one in a pawn shop.
It's a Marlin 336 30/30 with the straight stock. Didn't write down the serial number... but what years would this have been made? Doesn't have the safety so I know it's older. But from the photo can anyone give a date range? Also, I assume this would be what they call the Texan model? Thanks,

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And it having the square lever an the newer sight hood, I would say made after 1973, and before 1983

 

[mattusmc]

Go buy that rifle!

 

[Boris]

'77 - '81. 1982 seen the change from gold triggers to blued. Stock flutes were finished in 1976.

 

[Tomray]

That's a good looking rifle, and a bit hard to find in the straight stocked configuration...............I hope you bought it........

Tom

 

[kingstrider]

What were they asking for it?

 

[turbobug]

go back there and buy that rifle

 

[Arkie]

That is a really nice one. I hope you own it by now.

 

[rob42049]

+5. You'd better go buy that rifle. You'll find a .44 later on,they're much easier to come by. That Texan is a nice piece,and somewhat rare. Great condition,too.

 

[Desparodo]

While we're waiting on pic's of the new rifle how bout a couple shots of the 68 rs camaro with the 327. Years back I had a 67, 327...275 hp, blue with white vinyl top, added tic toc tach and console gauges.

 

[TnIron]

Nice rifle! I really dig the straight stock! So are you heading back for it yet??

 

[68rs327]

They are asking $400

What were they asking for it?

 

[Desparodo]

If you don't want it let me know.

 

[edcknives]

They are asking $400

That's easily a 600 to 700 dollar rifle in that condition in most places. I'd be on that like a chicken on a June Bug.

 

[68rs327]

Wish I still had it.... I sold it a few years back when they got crazy expensive. Owned it for a lot of years and now miss it. It was a '68 RS, 4 speed, 327, Coronado Maroon color, factory console. Loved the hide-away headlights.

While we're waiting on pic's of the new rifle how bout a couple shots of the 68 rs camaro with the 327. Years back I had a 67, 327...275 hp, blue with white vinyl top, added tic toc tach and console gauges.

 

[Desparodo]

Yeah me too on the headlights. Just after I got it restored for the wife at that time she was pulling out of parking lot at work and got the right front fender caught on a pipe style bumper on the back of a truck and ripped fender and headlight assembly out. Found a guy that had 2 nos fenders I bought and repaired it. Oh well. How about that rifle, what you plan to do on it.

 

[68rs327]

I plan on going back to get it this Saturday... hope it's still there.
I also found a Marlin 1895 .44 caliber made in 1971. It looks new, the guys asking $600 for it. I am debating on which one to get, but I'm leaning toward the Texan. I think $600 if full price on the 1895 and the Texan at $400 is a better deal.

Yeah me too on the headlights. Just after I got it restored for the wife at that time she was pulling out of parking lot at work and got the right front fender caught on a pipe style bumper on the back of a truck and ripped fender and headlight assembly out. Found a guy that had 2 nos fenders I bought and repaired it. Oh well. How about that rifle, what you plan to do on it.

 

[68rs327]

Picked the Marlin up today.

Picked up the Marlin today... She's in really good shape. Says Model 336 with no letter. Serial number is 23081XXX the gun shop thought it was a 1977? What do you guys think? Thanks for all your help. Love the straight stock.. beautiful stock with reddish tint.

 

[shawlerbrook]

Very nice Texan !