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SCARCE FACTORY SECOND Marlin Model 36A-DL cal. 30-30
Guns International #: 101518584 Seller's Inventory #: M-5
Category: Marlin Rifles - Rifles - American Lever Action
Seller's Information
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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 642
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check
About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 30 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 1500 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
This is a Marlin 36A-DL lever action rifle in caliber 30-30, serial number C2153 and is a First Variation having the upper tang factory drilled and tapped for a tang peep sight while the left side of the receiver is solid and never drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight. Standard 24" round barrel, 2/3 mag, walnut stocks, semi-beavertail fore arm, plain pistol grip stock with bullseye in toe line and correctly lacking the white spacer between the Marlin butt plate and wood. This also happens to be a scarce and rare factory second and is so stamped on the barrel just forward of the receiver. According to the text in Col. Brophy's book, they were not defective in strength or function but had some cosmetic failure that caused them to be so marked. Typically they were only sold to employees or on special offer to someone making a catalog inquiry. By all accounts, these early model 36 rifles had case colored receivers, but this one has the correct Marlin factory blue, so that would be my guess as to the "SECOND" marking. In all aspects otherwise, it is standard first variation Model 36A-DL made somewhere between 1937 and 1946.
CONDITION: Barrel and mag tube retain 90% original bright blue with some light scratches and some fading starting on top of the barrel in front of the receiver from carry wear. Receiver retains 75% original blue with some light scratches and starting to thin from carry wear. Mint bore has the Ballard-style rifling, and the rifle has a properly operating half cock safety. Fore arm is slightly loose from age drying - screws are as tight as they can get. Stocks are sound with no splits or cracks, never sanded or refinished, no extra holes. Correct Marlin butt plate intact. Great shooter - see pic of 25-yard target using Remington 170 Core-Lokt factory ammo. Grades NRA Modern Very Good and a must-have for the Marlin / lever action collector due to its scarcity as a factory second - is the only one I've encountered in over 30 years of collecting/selling.
TERMS: No international sales. Must ship to FFL or C&R licensee (shipments within New York State must be to an FFL ONLY). Please be aware of what is legal in your state. 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Payment by bank check, personal check or money order. All major credit cards accepted with 4% convenience fee added. Shipping will be USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance. Always interested in used long guns and used antique handguns so please contact me if you have anything for sale or trade. 315.251.4799 with questions or concerns.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 36A-DL
Serial Number: C2153
Barrel Length: 24" round
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Manufacture Date: circa 1940
Item Location: New York