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| caption = Marlin 336W in .30-30 Winchester
| origin = United States
| type = [[Lever-action]] [[rifle
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| design_date = 1948
| manufacturer = [[Marlin Firearms]] (until 2010), [[Remington Arms]] (most recent production)
Purchased by [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] in 2020 (
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| number = 4,000,000+<ref>Alberts, K. (2021, September 10). Fingers crossed for Ruger’s return of these six Marlins. Guns.com. https://www.guns.com/news/2021/09/10/fingers-crossed-for-rugers-return-of-these-six-marlins</ref>
| variants = currently: A, C, CB, CS, D, DL, ER, LTD, LTS, M, Octagon, RC, SDG, SDT, SS, TS, W, XLR,Y, Zane Grey
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The '''Marlin Model 336''' is a [[lever-action]] [[rifle]] and [[carbine]] made by [[Marlin Firearms]]. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in [[.30-30 Winchester]] or [[.35 Remington]], using a 20- or 24-inch barrel. Currently,
==History==
The Model 336 is a direct development of the Marlin Model 1893 rifle which was produced from 1893 to 1936.<ref>{{cite web|last=van Zwoll|first=Wayne|title=A Lever Rifle's Lineage|url=http://www.rifleshootermag.com/rifles/featured_rifles_rs_leverrifleslineage_200904/|work=Rifle Shooter|date=September 23, 2010 |publisher=Petersens|access-date=October 18, 2010}}</ref><ref name="BRO">Brophy, William S., ''Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them'', Stackpole Books, {{ISBN|0811708772}} (1989), pp. 193, 210, 216-221, 243, 252-267</ref> Based on the patents of L.L. Hepburn, the Model 1893 incorporated a new locking bolt system and a two-piece firing pin.<ref name="BRO" /> In 1936, with only minor changes to the stock, forearm, and sights, the Model 1893 was redesignated the Model 1936 (soon renamed the Model 36).<ref name="BRO"/> All of these firearms featured a solid-top receiver made of forged steel and incorporated side ejection of fired cartridges.<ref name="BRO"/> Compared to the [[Winchester Model 1894|Winchester 94]], then the predominant lever-action hunting rifle, the Model 36 was somewhat heavier with a simpler internal mechanism and a full [[pistol grip]]-type [[Stock (firearms)|buttstock]] in contrast to the Winchester 94's straight grip stock.
In 1948, the Model 36 was replaced by the Model 336, which incorporated the patents of Thomas R. Robinson, Jr., a Marlin employee.<ref name="BRO"/> Sold under both the Marlin and Glenfield brands, the Model 336 has been in continuous production from 1948 to the present day, and is currently produced by Ruger Firearms under the Marlin brand.
While most current variants of the Model 336 feature a full pistol-grip walnut stock, 20 inch barrel and full length tube magazine, other versions of the 336 have been frequently offered by Marlin over the years, including barrel lengths of 16.25-inch, 18-inch, 22-inch, and 24-inch barrels
==Design==
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As of 1983, the Model 336 was ranked the #2 all-time leader in U.S. high-powered sporting rifle sales, after the [[Winchester Model 1894]], with over 3.5 million sold.<ref name=Wallack>Wallack, LR. "Sixty Million Guns". 1983. In ''Gun Digest Treasury'', Harold A. Murtz, editor, DBI Books. 1994 p.190 {{ISBN|0873491564}}</ref>
Ruger began manufacturing Marlins after buying rights to the design from Remington. New production of the 336 was announced
==Other models based on the Model S336 action==
[[File:Bicentennial Rifle.jpg|thumbnail|right|This 30-30 Cal. Marlin rifle is engraved with scenes from American history commemorating America’s Bicentennial.]]
'''Marauder, Trapper, and Model 336Y'''<br />
Marlin has made short carbine versions of the Model 336 over the years, including the Model 336 ''Marauder'', ''Trapper'' and the Model 336Y (Y standing for "Youth Model"). Usually featuring a short 16- or 18-inch barrel, these carbines are considerably shorter and lighter than the standard 20" carbine. The Model 336Y also featured a short buttstock to enable use by younger shooters.<br />
'''The Glenfield'''<br />
For many years, Marlin produced a less-expensive ''Glenfield'' line of Model 336 rifles for retail at mass merchandise and department stores including: J.C. Penney, Sears Roebuck & Company, Western Auto, K-Mart and Wal-Mart. Marlin sold these rifles as the Glenfield Models 30, 30A, 30AS or 30AW. Other Model 336 production rifles were stamped with names chosen by the retailer, such as the ''J.C. Higgins'' (Sears) Model 45 and Model 50, the Montgomery Ward ''Western Field'' Model 740-A EMN, the J.C. Penney ''Foremost'' Model 3040, the K-Mart Model 30TK and the Model 3000 for Big 5 Sporting Goods. Mechanically identical to the Model 336, these mass market rifles were typically fitted with lower-cost hardwood (birch) stocks and forearms, and some metal finishing operations were eliminated in the interest of lowering unit cost.<ref name="BRO"/> By marketing a less-expensive version of the same rifle under a different name to mass merchandising stores, Marlin protected its customer base of small specialty gun dealers.<ref name="BRO"/><br />
'''Store Brand Models
By 1983, most of Marlin's mass merchandise retailers were in a position to insist on name-brand firearms, and the ''Glenfield'' line was dropped. However, Marlin continued to offer a less expensive version of the Model 336, variously called the Model 336W or Model 30AW, originally sold only to the Wal-Mart chain. Fitted with a hardwood stock and lower-cost sights, these rifles were frequently offered as part of a special package with an inexpensive rifle scope, sling, or other options. The Marlin Model 30AW package included a 3-9x32 factory-mounted scope and padded sling, but was otherwise identical to the Marlin Model 336W.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/centerfire/336W.asp |title=Marlin Model 336W |access-date=October 5, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081003091041/http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/centerfire/336W.asp |archive-date=October 3, 2008 }} Model 336W — Also Available with Mounted Scope</ref><br />
'''XLR Series
Marlin also offers an XLR line of rifles in several calibers, all based on the Model 336 lever action design. The Model 336XLR features stainless construction, a 24-inch barrel, and a grey/black wood laminate stock.<br />
'''Model 336SS'''<br />
The Model 336M, a Model 336 carbine made largely of stainless steel, was introduced in 2000. It was replaced a year later by the Model 336SS, a 20" carbine offered only in .30-30 caliber. The Model 336SS features a forged stainless steel receiver, barrel, lever, and trigger. The magazine tube, springs, and loading gate are also fabricated from stainless, while other metal parts are nickel-plated steel.
===Model 375===
Introduced in 1980, the Model 375 uses the Model 336 lever action mechanism but was chambered in the then new [[.375 Winchester]] cartridge. This model was discontinued in 1984 after around 16,000 were produced.
===Model 336ER===
Introduced in 1984 this model was very similar in appearance to the Model 375 with the addition of the cross bolt safety. This model was originally to be chambered in both the [[.307 Winchester]] and [[.356 Winchester]]. The 307 Winchester was never manufactured,
===Model 444===
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===Model 1894===
{{Main|Marlin Model 1894}}
In 1963, Marlin added the
Marlin was well aware of continued demand for a lever-action carbine in .44 Magnum caliber, and began searching for a replacement. In 1969, Marlin introduced the New Model 1894 in [[.44 Magnum]]/[[.44 Special]] caliber.<ref name="BRO"/> The New Model 1894 is not based on the Model 336 mechanism, instead, it uses the old short-receiver Model 1894 action incorporating the flat-profile bolt, which received minor improvements before being reintroduced in .44 Magnum caliber.<ref name="BRO"/> The decision to use the original Model 1894 action, a design originally designed to accommodate pistol-length cartridges such as the [[.38-40 Winchester|.38-40]] and [[.44-40 Winchester|.44-40]], proved a complete success.<ref name="BRO"/> In keeping with its predecessor, the New Model 1894 was given a straight grip buttstock instead of the pistol-grip style version fitted to the Model 336.<ref name="BRO"/> Since 1979, other calibers have been introduced for the Model 1894, including [[.38 Special]]/[[.357 Magnum]], [[.41 Magnum]], and the [[.45 Colt]] under the Models 1894C, 1894S, and 1894CS.<ref name="BRO"/> A cross-bolt safety was added in 1984.<ref name="BRO"/> The Model 1894 is particularly popular with [[cowboy Action Shooting|cowboy action shooting]] enthusiasts, as well as shooters who desire to carry a shoulder arm and a revolver in the same caliber.
===Model 1895===
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====.450 Marlin====
The [[.45-70]] was originally a black powder cartridge and most factory ammo is loaded moderately for safety in older rifles, including the original Model of 1895. With increasing numbers of modern .45-70 rifles built with high strength actions (including the current Model 1895, the [[Ruger No. 1]] single shot, the [[Browning BLR]] or the Siamese Mauser conversions), handloaders and specialty ammunition makers like [[Hornady]], Buffalo Bore and Garrett produce high intensity .45-70 loadings that may equal or exceed the power of the .444 Marlin. Some approach the power of the [[.458 Winchester Magnum]] (although with smaller bullets with a much lower sectional density) and are effective against dangerous game. Use of such loadings in older .45-70 firearms is dangerous and should not be attempted; for that reason, Marlin introduced the [[.450 Marlin]], a belted version of the .45-70 cartridge that will not chamber in older .45-70 rifles. However, many .45-70 Model 1895 owners chose to use the traditional .45-70 loads for deer-sized game with the option of using the high intensity .45-70 loads for more dangerous game.
The 1895M lever-action rifle chambered in .450 Marlin was offered from 2000 until 2009 and is no longer in production.
====Guide Guns====
One recent innovation growing in popularity is the "
====Conversions====
Aside from existing Marlin models, the basic Model 336/Model 1895 receiver and lever action mechanism has enjoyed some popularity as a parent for various wildcat caliber conversions. These custom rifles are increasingly popular in the western United States, Canada, and Alaska where encounters with grizzly bears and other potentially dangerous animals can be expected. Some of these wildcat cartridge conversions include the [[.450 Alaskan]], [[.457 Wild West Magnum]], [[.50 Alaskan]], and the [[.510 Kodiak Express]].
Of the conversions mentioned both the .450 Alaskan and the .457 Wild West Magnum do not require new barrels, but simply a chamber reaming and the required action modifications (referred to as "action lengthening"); the .457
The [[.45-90 Sharps]] (also called .45-90 WCF or simply .45-90) has occasionally been used in converted Marlin 1895 rifles. The .45-90 conversion involves modifications to the action that increase the bolt travel and action timing (to adjust when a round is ejected, and when a new round lifts to enter the chamber), and the chamber in the barrel is reamed to .45-90 specifications. The case of a .45-90 is more than a quarter inch longer than the .45-70. The limitations on bolt travel of a converted Model 336 rifles are generally limit its case overall length (COL) to 2.85 inches. The 2.85 COL allows all bullets that work with the .45-70 action to be used in the converted .45-90. The .45-90 converted 1895 actions have the same pressure limitations as the .45-70 actions.
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