Charity Has Its Moments, Marlin 336CS GOT PICS

[twyacht]

A co-worker inherited a Marlin 336CS Micro-Groove Bore 30/30 Lever Action, that was his elderly Uncle's, and has sat in a South Florida closet for 20years. It is "pot marked" with minor rust spots, but the action remains smooth, the rifle is not abused, but simply neglected. Anyone know what the 'CS" stands for?

Either way, I removed the stock, and gave it to Scott cause he is better with wood. I have wiped it all down and am soaking it with Aero-Kroil, and Marvel Mystery Oil. after, I intend to use Brake Fluid, and 0000 Steel Wool to remove the spots. There is some minor pitting but it is sporadic. The barrel looks like "dust bunnies" have invaded it, but will get to that in time.

There is a working rifle under the neglect and punishment of humid Florida closets, it is never going to be a show piece, but it is solid enough to restore to shooting condition.

Any and all tips are greatly appreciated. Just in the little bit of time "oiling and fondling", it is "telling me"; "I'm Still Alive"...

I'll get the pics up. With before and afters,......

If anyone knows what the "CS" stands for, that would be great. I am generally estimating the rifle's age at mid 70's to mid 80's, but will try to find out more as she gets cleaned up.

Pics to follow shortly. I figured with Marlin closing shop to move to the Remington facility, I could bring one back.

Thank you,

I am having some issues with my upload pics to photobucket right now, but will get some ASAP.

Here's pics:







Thanks for the info on the CS, it has already started to improve, with Kroil, Marvel Mystery Oil, air, and TLC, I'll have some shots of the progress coming these are before I did anything.

[billt]

I'm not sure of what the letters themselves stand for, but I believe the "CS" designated rifles were a lower cost version of the 336 that didn't have quite as much metal handwork, and were equipped with Birch stocks instead of Walnut. There were more commonly sold through the bigger, mega retailers like Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, and the chain sporting goods outlets like Big 5, The Sports Authority, and Dick's Sporting Goods. All parts interchange with the standard 336's. The "CS" models were to Marlin what the "Vanguard" models are to Weatherby. A good, but lower priced option.  Bill T.

[twyacht]

Thanks billt, I had my suspicions, but didn't know for sure. I bought a Winchester 1894-1994 Anniversary from a Wal-mart in NC in 94, but it was not changed or modified in anyway for the Wally World Retail...via stamping or box, etc,...

I know Marlin wanted a to take a piece of the 30/30 market from Winchester for decades, now both have been "bought out" and relocated.......

Thank you.

tw

[tombogan03884]

I think it was cooler when Stores had their own brands , Like Sears, and Western Auto.

[Hazcat]

I have an old "Western Field" .22 BA rifle that was sold at Western Auto.

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[Solus]

Found this:

Marlin - 336 S C - 35 REM - 20 Inch - Blue - H7462 -

Stamped on the barrel is a JM with a circle around it I recently inherited this weapon from a deceased uncle. I was wondering how old and any history you may have on this rifle.

Answer:
Brian, my records indicate that your Marlin 336SC was manufactured in 1951. "SC" stands for "Sporting Carbine". The model 336SC was manufactured from 1949 to 1963, it is similar to Model 336A, except that it has a shorter 20 inch barrel and comes with a 2/3 length magazine tube. The circle "JM" stamping that you describe is a Marlin proof mark that has been used on Marlin firearms since 1889, "JM" stands for John Marlin. Marlin 336SC values are in the $100 - $250 range depending on condition. Marc

[billt]

I think he said it was a "CS" model, not "SC"?   Bill T.

[Solus]

I think he said it was a "CS" model, not "SC"?   Bill T.

ooops...

Well I found this too.

Q:  OK, I just bought a cherry Marlin 30-30 336cs for $250. Can anyone tell me how the cs model varies from others?

A:  CS was the delux model with a checkered walnut stock and grip cap, I forget what the CS actually stood for. It was discontinued a few years ago when the 336C was introduced. Te SN is on the top tang behind the trigger.

A:  My findings are:
C stands for carbine,A is for rifle, RC is a regular carbine, CS was the designation of the rifle with the cross bolt safety, SC has the short magazine.

A:  According to the Blue Book, 336CS production began in 1984. Only in 1994 did checkering become standard. When you look up the serial number you may find that you have one from those first 10 years of production, or your stock was replaced with one from that era.

[Jrlobo]

When in doubt, Google it! CS stands for Carbine w/Cross Bolt Safety. My old 336 is an SC, the Sporting carbine with the shortened cartridge tube but the standard half-cock safety and black walnut two-piece stock. Sweet! I'm no Marlin expert, so equally confused with their letter designators.

[billt]

You're right. I had "CS" confused with "AS". The "AS" models were the birch stocked, cheaper Marlin Lever guns. I just checked my Marlin 39-A and it is a "CS" Model with the cross bolt safety. Sorry.   Bill T.