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retired · 05-14-2005, 11:49 PM

Just bought the above at an auction. Does anyone know anything about this weapon and how it compares to some of the other more "common" models of Marlin's 30-30 rifles? I can't find anthing on the internet about it to speak of, even on Marlin's site or leverguns.com. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Lumberjack98 · 05-15-2005, 12:35 AM

Congrats on the purchase. That's one of my favorite styles of rifle. Sorry, can't offer any help in regards to your questions though.

invssgt · 05-15-2005, 05:51 AM

IIRC the 30-AS was/is Marlin's "price point" offering; "A" indicates a stained birch stock instead of the standard walnut; some had a little cheaper rear sight, but since the factory irons on most all .30-30's pretty much suck, this is irrelevant. "S" indicates the presence of a cross-bolt safety through the receiver.

They are in all other respects equal to the 336C-S, and should shoot just as well. Mounts will interchange, etc.

Have fun with your new Marlin. My breother just bounght one of these in excellent shapr for $200; mind if I ask what you gave for yours?

retired · 05-15-2005, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the info invssgt. I also paid $200, but after the DROS fee, 10% buyer premium fee from the auction and tax, we are talking $268. A new one here on sale is $320 for the gun alone, so it would be close to $400 buy the time I got finished.

This one is in excellent shape.

The one I really wanted was the 336 with a thinner forestock (evidently custom or after market as the one I have is wider and I was told it was stock). It also had a Leopold (sp) sight. It came up second tho and I was afraid if I forgot about the first and tried to get the 2nd one it would go for over $300 (actually went for $275, but how I was supposed to know!).

The guys down working there gave me the wrong info and said they were the same, but after reading what you said, I wish I had bid on the one with scope and paid a little more for a little better rifle with a great scope. Oh well, live and learn.

05-14-2005, 11:49 PM	#1
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,401	Marlin model 30AS 30-30 Just bought the above at an auction. Does anyone know anything about this weapon and how it compares to some of the other more "common" models of Marlin's 30-30 rifles? I can't find anthing on the internet about it to speak of, even on Marlin's site or leverguns.com. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

05-15-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
Lumberjack98 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856	Congrats on the purchase. That's one of my favorite styles of rifle. Sorry, can't offer any help in regards to your questions though. __________________ XD-9 Service, DGR, CC 3.5# Trigger, TFOs, KG Gunkote Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

05-15-2005, 05:51 AM	#3
invssgt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,321	IIRC the 30-AS was/is Marlin's "price point" offering; "A" indicates a stained birch stock instead of the standard walnut; some had a little cheaper rear sight, but since the factory irons on most all .30-30's pretty much suck, this is irrelevant. "S" indicates the presence of a cross-bolt safety through the receiver. They are in all other respects equal to the 336C-S, and should shoot just as well. Mounts will interchange, etc. Have fun with your new Marlin. My breother just bounght one of these in excellent shapr for $200; mind if I ask what you gave for yours? __________________ It ain't personal. Nothing contained herein is intended is to offend the immature, retarded, hyper-sensitive, emotionally/hormonally unstable, or otherwise easily-offended. But if it does- don't cry to me. I don't care. "Sarge" www.thesixgunjournal.net http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/ LOCK & LOAD the VOTE!

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05-15-2005, 08:35 PM	#4
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,401	Thanks for the info invssgt. I also paid $200, but after the DROS fee, 10% buyer premium fee from the auction and tax, we are talking $268. A new one here on sale is $320 for the gun alone, so it would be close to $400 buy the time I got finished. This one is in excellent shape. The one I really wanted was the 336 with a thinner forestock (evidently custom or after market as the one I have is wider and I was told it was stock). It also had a Leopold (sp) sight. It came up second tho and I was afraid if I forgot about the first and tried to get the 2nd one it would go for over $300 (actually went for $275, but how I was supposed to know!). The guys down working there gave me the wrong info and said they were the same, but after reading what you said, I wish I had bid on the one with scope and paid a little more for a little better rifle with a great scope. Oh well, live and learn.