GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 336A LEVER ACTION RIFLE.MARLIN336AM700530-30MODERNCal. 30-30. Fine deluxe rifle with 21" rd bbl, 2/3 magazine, ramp mounted white bead front sight & folding rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured flame & shell grain American walnut with A-style checkered forearm & white line capped pistol grip stock with cheekpiece & "Marlin" embossed white line black composition buttplate. Bottom of stock has the "Marlin bullseye" and the buttstock & forend cap have sling studs. Receiver is beautifully engraved in foliate & floral arabesque patterns with about full coverage on both sides. Trigger is gold-plated & the hammer has a JM gold lettered Marlin extension. Everything about this rifle appears to be correct except for the bbl length. The model was produced as either 24" rifle or a 20" carbine & this one's barrel measures 21". Wood is correct proportions for a deluxe model 336A which, according to Marlin Firearms, Brophy, was supplied by the Bishop Gunstock Company. Speculation by this cataloger is that this rifle was probably created at the factory by an employee or as a special presentation. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 99%+ fine factory style finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new & unfired. 50178-9 JR220 (4,000-7,500)