For Sale: Marlin 336LTS .30-30

[simgre]

Now this is a little bit rare and a little bit special!

This is a JM manufactured 336LTS, chambered in .30-30. The “LT” stands for Lightweight and the “S” denotes Safety, which were added to Marlin rifles 1988 onwards.

The LTS was evolved from the previous models Texan and Marauder. In short, a 16 1/4”, fast handling carbine in a proper calibre. These models were only made in 1988 and 89, for a total of just over 2700 guns. This one was made in 1989.

It’s a lovely little thing that’s a very nice example. It is also fitted with a Lyman receiver sight and tunnel for sight.

Amongst collectors in the US, these were once very sought after. Obviously the market is completely different here and that’s on top of seeming somewhat depressed. With that in mind, I reckon this is priced as a real bargain and quite a find, to boot!

£565

 

[simgre]

 

[simgre]

A lovely little rifle in a wonderful old cartridge, that’s still valid today…

Think out of the box and be a bit different. In an environment of Tikka, Remington and Sako bolt guns, in plastic stocks or aluminium chassis… make a statement!

 

[wytonpjs]

What is the weight please?

 

[simgre]

What is the weight please?

6.4lbs if my kitchen scales are correct.

 

[simgre]

If you reload, .30-30 could also be the “do most stuff” calibre in the UK…
173gn cast bullets from Shellhouse, 7gns of Unique, perfect gallery power level paper puncher.
110gn Sierra for fox and small deer.
150gn Sierra for other deer legal. There probably isn’t another calibre that’s taken as many deer on the American continent.

Just saying…

 

[safer]

Cross bolt safety was introduced to Marlin underlever rifles in 1983.

 

[simgre]

Yes, typo. Thanks.

 

[simgre]

Go on, a wee bump.

 

[simgre]

This has a set of 150 quids worth of after market sights…

 

[Max]

This has a set of 150 quids worth of after market sights…

It’s a beauty and if I didn’t already have one I’d be on it. Good luck with the sale, BARGAIN

 

[Lever357]

Beautiful rifle, have a bump on me

 

[simgre]

Final bump Then it gets part-exed. And you know what ever dealer’s shelf it ends up on, it’s going to be a lot more money!!

 

[Smellydog]

Super rifle, you didn't say how it shoots??

 

[simgre]

I used to have a fairly comprehensive collection of Marlins. 27 to be exact. Unfortunately, divorce saw me have to “liquidate” my collection, and I kept 6. Five of those six I kept not because of their rarity, or value, but because they were shooters!

This one is just lovely. I’ve had it for close to 20 years and apart from a couple of boxes of full house factory ammo, this has mainly been gallery loads. Lead initially, then H&N plated bullets for a real fun, real accurate shooting hobby gun.

I’ve been shooting a lot of clays the last few years and good clay guns are expensive. Something has to give, and I will bitterly regret letting this go. The real bargain price is not a reflection of how bad this is, but how bad our market is for such rifles.

 

[goshawker]

Waiting on a 30-30 variation to come through.
If TVP get their skates on i'll give you a shout

 

[Jsc67]

Going to get a variation for 30/30 if the other guy hasn’t bought it I’d love to have it

 

[simgre]

Little bounce back up.

 

[kenbro]

Someone needs to commit with a deposit for this good opportunity.
Seems not enough people appreciate this great versatile chambering.
Ken.

 

[Jsc67]

Bump