Marlin 336 Octagon

simgre · August 11, 2020

I was going to sell this a few years ago, then took it down. A rationalisation of my cabinets and other "shiny" things sees me offer this again... a Marlin 336 Octagon in .30-30.

The Octagon models were only produced for one year, in 1973, in .22, .44 and .30-30. They came after the Centennial models of 1971 and were produced, literally just to finish off the barrel making machines before scrapping them. Just over 2000 of each model were produced with around 2400, 336 Octagons.

A 22" tapered barrel, just like the guns of the 1890s, a straight stock in really nice condition which I have owned it for 15 years. The rifle has a Lyman No2 tang sight and Marbles dovetail blank. The tang incidentally does show a small repair from where a 'smith cocked up the fitting of the sight. The repair, despite being almost un-noticeable is actually under the sight anyway, so can't be seen.

The .30-30 cartridge is gaining popularity in the UK as it is a very versatile offering. With 150gn bullets at 2300, it's deer legal and with some 165gn cast and a few grains of Vhit N32C it's a lovely plinker at gallery rifle ranges.

These are not to be confused with the current crop of Ilion, Remington produced, 336s. These are very sought after model in the US where they fetch close to $2000! But this isn't the US. Current produced 336 Cowboy models in .30-30 offered for sale in the UK are anywhere from a grand to 1300, and given the pedigree, rarity and condition of this almost 50 year old rifle, this is a bargain!

£895