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Originally Posted by Drdogface
The fact that it's a "flat bolt" means that it's an original Model 93 which was made in a few calibers up until the early 1900's. Many were 30-30. Certainly a more valuable gun than modern Marlin 30-30 with the designation of Marlin 336. Keep it and shoot if you like. IF it says "Black Powder Barrell" on the bbl near the receiver then don't use modern ammo. Back then, steel was not properly hardened to accept modern ammo. Actually not until WW-I was it really hard and safe.
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I really love this comment. I wonder what U don't understand about the line on the rifle that says, "Model 36R." Its a mdl 36 with BLUED FRAME...that means it was made in 1946-1947. Before that they had case colored frames. Also you have to realize that up to WW2 the 30/30 cartridge was refered to as the 30 WCF. Oh the Model 36 refers to model of 1936.
Daddy U gotta know your stuff. Last June I bought a Pre War Winchester Model 70 marked "300 Magnum." Now if U were a BOOO HOOO you might think, "OHHH that rifle isn't right, they didn't start making the 300 Win Mag until the late 50's, it must be a rebarrel." Ouuu would you have been wrong, the 300 Magnum refers to 300 H & H, as it was the only 30 caliber mag at the time, and were marked as such. That rifle in near new condition went for $1100.00 with a "ZeissKlein' scope on it. Lets us say $3500.00 as its true value.