Marauder?

[spinafish]

I have a friend who recently bought an older Marlin in 30-30.  It has a 16 1/4 barrel and a straight stock.  Is this a marauder?  Its marked 336 with no letter.  Shoots like a house afire!  Most accurate 30-30 I have ever shot.

[Old Grizz]

I have been around Marlins for a long time but can't seem to remember a Marauder model. This sounds to me like it may be a custom job, but I cant' say for sure. Try this site, maybe it will help.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,495.0.html

[spinafish]

Thanks, Grizz.

[glazer1972]

There was in fact a Marlin Marauder.  Sounds like it could be one.  It could also be a custom job.  Marauders do exist but are fairly rare.

[Lloyd Smale]

what he said. Its worth if for you to give marlin a call to verify it is a maruader as there worth a pretty good premium if it is.

There was in fact a Marlin Marauder.  Sounds like it could be one.  It could also be a custom job.  Marauders do exist but are fairly rare.

[pastorp]

Spinafish, The Marlin Marauders do exist but are rare. They are not marked Marauder anywhere on the gun but rather are marked "RC". They do have a letter for the year of mfg. They were only produced in 1963 & 1964. The straight grip and 16&1/4" barrel are the most noticeable features but the front sight is dovetailed into the barrel rather than on a ramp. The stock is fluted behind the grip. The forends are longer than some models, meaning they extend farther past the barrel band.

There were only 5,856 produced with about 65% made in 30/30 caliber and the balance in 35rem.

Hope this info helps, Byron