Meet the "New" Ruger Marlin 336 Classic

As the former Director of Marketing for Marlin, Matt Foster was curious about Ruger’s take on the reintroduced Marlin 336 Classic Rifle. Foster sat down with Marlin Product Manager Eric Lundgren at the 2023 NRA Annual Meetings for an in-depth conversation on this much-anticipated rifle.
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You can find a full review of the 336 Classic here: bit.ly/RugerMarlin336Review
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[@wilderer-rb3rz]

I'm from Germany, and ordered this nice rifle over the german Ruger distributor. Hopefully it comes at christmas.

[@haraldsteger5761]

Hallo, ich komme aus Österreich und warte ebenfalls schon sehnsüchtig auf diese tolle Marlin - ist sie in Deutschland schon verfügbar? bzw. haben sie ihre schon bekommen? was ist der Preis in Deutschland - bei uns in Österreich ist der UVP laut Auskunft eines Händlers Euro 1760 ,- aber ich glaube das ist sie wert und der "must have" Faktor kommt ja auch noch dazu :)

[@wilderer-rb3rz]

@@haraldsteger5761 Nein, ich warte selbst auch noch. Wahrscheinlich liegt sie gerade beim Beschussamt und das kann dauern. In DE ist sie etwas teurer, ca 1900 €. Aber ich freu mich trotzdem schon. Ich kann mir vorstellen, daß der US-Markt erstmal alle Kapazitäten aufsaugt, und die Amis nach längerer Abstinenz alles leerkaufen. Ich wünsch Dir viel Spaß mit dem Edelteil. WMH

[@pauldalia2451]

In north haven, Connecticut I worked for years at Marlin firearms an worked all the way to the end, an happy to see Marlin still running

[@royjohnson465]

Then you know a lot about the history of the company! I agree, just as long as they make stainless-steel models like the 336SS.

[@machone7580]

Give us a STRAIGHT grip 336 and 1895 blued, no bigloop with no threaded muzzle please. Some of us traditionalists don't buy into muzzle threads and stainless on a lever gun! Either way, THANK YOU for keeping Marlin alive! You guys ROCK!

[@NoIwont]

Brush busters...cant count how many times my gun and I fell down. Mine is scratched, bruised and battered. Love that patina worn look. Shoots great out to 150 yrds. Put a fixed scope on as my eyes get worse. Last gun I'll get rid of.

[@dkaspar67]

I agree, don't thread the barrel. What is with these guys?

[@jjcastleberry3662]

Beautiful Model 336!! You can see man hours put into the classic Marlin 336. The $1,300.00 price is on par for a quality-level action rifle.

[@rugerrimfire1816]

Will they ever bring back the Marlin 39A . What a classic that gun was.

[@JEM133]

.35 Rem would be a great little rifle.

[@tomn7829]

I think the coolest part of the whole video was the man giveing credit it the North Haven Marlin plant workers . Thats not seen to much today but that bunch sure deserve it. They made em right the first time with pride. I look forward to seeing a new rifle and going from there. And from what I've gathered is if someone is going to complain about the price then its just not for you theres alot of others.

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

This is the first rifle i ever purchased back in 2018. Thank you Ruger for saving this rifle. It means a lot to me.

[@italianstallion3130]

Got my 1895 SBL finally- was worth wait- happiest I’ve been with a gun purchase in a while.

[@buck546]

I have always loved Ruger and Marlin guns I let one of each brand slip away years ago that today are worth their weight in gold. I am glad that a great company like Ruger picked up the Marlin brand and didn't let it fade like another favorite of mine Remington. I own several Rugers and are pleased with them all. I only own one older Marlin which I also like. Unfortunately guns today with beautiful wood which I prefer are for the most part are out of my reach unless they are well maintained older used models which I have managed to find from time to time and quickly grabbed up.

[@johngibson7307]

I wish they would bring back some of marlins older stuff like the marlin camp carbine in 45 auto and there rim fire models but im glad they atleast still make some of there lever actions

[@cranstonchristopher9212]

In 1964, I purchased a slightly used Model 336 for 45 dollars. It was one of the finest rifles I ever owned. Stationed on Shemya Island in The Alaska Aleutian Island chain In The US Army. We had a shooting area. I took advantage to go to the shooting area and target shoot every chance I had. Also bought a Ruger 22 with 6 inch barrel at the same time for 15 dollars. I no longer have either and sorry I parted with them. I prefer Marlin lever actions over Winchester.

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

That gun in .360 Buckhammer would be lights out for sales in the mid-west. I would buy one, to keep my Henry company.

[@guaporeturns9472]

No it wouldn’t

[@perrypiehl3209]

That's a beautiful rifle! I am content with my "Remlin".

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I remember having my Marlin model 336 in the .44 magnum caliber and boy what a thump it had to the shoulder but a fun carbine to shoot or hunt with and dang I wished I still had it !!!

[@GoldenClays1]

Certainly a match made in heaven. Two great gun makers come together to produce an outstanding product. Good Luck. Thanks to Ruger, Marlin will now be around for a very long time.

[@GoldenClays1]

I was speaking about Marlin of the past, not when it and Remington was owned by Freedom Group, quality was horrible then. @@Allenmar73

[@kevinrollman3101]

Buy a real Remington Marlin lever gun made in 2016 when Remington just began making their own Marlin lever guns after they used up all the leftover J.M. Marlin parts. Just buy one of these and you will know who made them better.

[@guyallphin1295]

Thanks. This is awesome. I knew Ruger would do a quality job. Rev

[@kesleycottrell1416]

As long as there is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania you will sell those 336's. Very popular here.

[@leonardguccini3276]

In 1966 I purchased a 336 in 35 cal. For 89.00 dollars out the door and still shots excellant

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Just goes to show you how little the dollar is actually worth now.

[@Luckyrider1958]

and gas was 24 - 28 cents a gallon....

[@bobbygreen2291]

The cold hammer forged barrels are a lot of the cost ,,and from what I’ve seen shot in my 67 years ,,this process produces the longest lasting and the most accurate barrels produced ever.

[@The_Bushman]

Marlin would be silly to not chamber their lever guns in cartridges like the 444 Marlin, 360 Buckhammer, 38-55 etc. They could even make their own cartridge based around the straight wall cartridge hunting laws etc.. 444 Marlin, shortened to 1.8in case length and send it.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Why make ANOTHER cartridge when the .360 Buckhammer is already out there?

[@stanleymarucha8194]

wish they would expand the cartridges 38 55 and 307 25 35 etc they always hard to get ole timers the real classics . ruger was always good at making collector runs

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

So glad marlin is in good hands

[@kcMan7938]

I picked up a used JM MARLIN 336 at Gander Mountain that was near mint . Small mark on the wood stock .

[@alaskarailroad3996]

I have a model 30as and model 60 .22. There both my babies. I absolutely love my marlins. Both extremely reliable and accurate.

[@tacman2893]

I know they cost more, but if it works without fail and the quality control is there, I don’t mine the cost. Just get some of these beauties to Canada so I can add the new Marlins to my collection!

[@silent1967]

Soon Trudeau will take it away. 😂

[@ranchlife8128]

I have an early 2000's 336W with the JM stamped barrel and gold trigger. Excellent fit and finish and like new condition even after hunting with it a few times. Paid $350 for it new.

[@Alleghenytracker35rem]

35 Remington 👍👍 338 Express yes please

[@barkeater9606]

Make them in 38-55 and 444 Marlin. 👍

[@daviddavey1727]

Hope they’re better quality than the ones Remington made!!! I have a genuine JM Marlin

[@lamarwilson9645]

I have a 22 and 30-30 . I love them both . I bought the 22 in 61 and it was missing the firing pin, and reload tube. I bought the 30-30 in 65. You can't beat the guns. I wouldn't have anything else.😊

[@scott331]

Yeah, in 2010 I bought a brand new Marlin 336W for $375, and now 8 years later they’re $1,200+ wtf?

[@seniorchief.e8]

Thank God Ruger American quality!

[@davidwhite5858]

I have an original 336 C Marlin before Remington. I’m definitely keeping this baby.

[@carlubambi5541]

Would love to see them here in Canada .I still have my marlin in 3030.Would love be to get one in 4570 and 44 rem mag.I paid $249 at canadian tire in 1989 with a bushnel 3X9 scope ! Everybony wants it and i say no way .Its bullet proof

[@michaelthompson7570]

have moms 1940 something 336 ,,mainly a safe queen now..this new offing tho has my interest,,,,thanks for the extended video....

[@timclarke9627]

Looks better than first ones. Originals are still in rural pawn shops at fair prices. That is the best route. Shop as far away from deer season as possible.

[@topnotch01830]

Absolutely the Finest 30-30 Carbine I ever Owned or Hunted With - Beefy and Reliable. I had one that I bought Back around 1991 or 1993 or so, Marlin 336 Microgroove Barrel was Reliable and So Accirat as Hell with a Classic "Cowboy" look and feel to it. If the New 336 is as good as the older ones are I highly recommend the purchase of it. If I was still able to hunt I would still have one.

[@richardespinoza6243]

Ruger is heavily involved with Cowboy Action Shooting. So to have Marlin is only fitting for business. That is a perfect match for Ruger & Marlin. What I like to see is Marlin make a double-barrel shotgun. That would be awesome.

[@MD-hf8rp]

They do it’s called an O/U. I suspect what you mean is a SXS? A “double barrel” whether they be stacked or side by side is still a double barrel

[@joycedimaggio3816]

I own both and love them both!!!

[@jeffreyhall2136]

The gun would be even better in .35 Rem as many of the older ones are.

[@topnotch01830]

The Historic and Classic look of the Lever Action Carbine should never be Dis-Continued, Beautiful Craftsmanship - look - Feel and utility. My Favorite of all time.

[@cs-rj8ru]

It goes back to sales. Last time I was in a mega gun store, It was an ocean of plastic pseudo sniper bolt guns in Tupperware.

[@topnotch01830]

@@cs-rj8ru Left face the Truth - AR's and AK's and MP's will sell everywhere - Great for Self Defense. But not many Hunting Rifles are going to sell in LA - NYC - Oakland CA - Boston - DC - Or any other major City where there is not much Deer, Bear, Wild Boar, Elk, Moose or Antelope Hunting going on - But in areas and stated and towns where Hunting is Prevalent.....Yea the Leaver Action Guns are gone as soon as they come in and often time they are Back Ordered. Location Location Location.. Just like there won't be many houses sold for over a Million Collars in neighborhoods and towns with an average property value of under $75,000.

[@randyguapo7793]

Early OCTOBER And I'm Yet To See My FIRST 336 Ruger/Marlin In All The Gunshows I've Been To. Would Really Like to Is The 336 in The .38-55 WCF Caliber Should Be More Powerful Than The .30-30 WCF

[@lorentcase1023]

Great rifles !! Love the straight stock versions best !!!

[@Mike-id8gu]

Did I hear him say, "Most of their guns will be threaded?" Oh please...no! [I don't mind the additional offerings, but I wouldn't buy threaded barrel ones.]

[@IrnMaiden304]

Have a 336 from 82, now that Ruger has gotten involved and picked up Marlin, I would buy a new 336, not really a fan of the cross bolt safety since I'm use to the halfcock and the lever safety, but that's ok. Did they take the old trigger flop out of them ?.

[@John-ih2bx]

Thank you for the upload. I see it is only available in 30-30? Beautiful rifle. I need to hunt zombies, not deer, and very large paper targets, and need a kick ... .45-70 would be nice. Will it be offered in larger calibers?

[@chuckoaks6756]

I do like the bright bluing. It seems like the matte just don't fix the classic.

[@hleigh842]

Incredible presentation .....thank you.

[@michaelharrity9795]

I would love one in 308

[@jeffreyhall2136]

Tub magazine never happen....

[@michaelhayes7471]

Ruger needs to start making ammo for the 30-30 finding that ammo is almost impossible to find

[@martinwall7297]

My Marlin 336 in 30-30 cost $235 new, in1985 at a local gun show. it still functions perfectly

[@billbright1755]

Beautiful Rifles.

[@robertmayer6866]

I have a Marlin 336C in 35 Remington. Great rifle, only problem is you can't get ammo!

[@richardhackman7274]

Offer All the old parts to the public as NOS , SELL IT ALL

[@markchambers2812]

Can’t find them to buy !!!

[@robertireland61]

Please make the Marlin in 357.

[@echosierra9990]

Funny how lever actions went for $200-300 in the 90’s, while bolt actions were $600-700, and now it’s the opposite. Lever guns cost over $1000, and bolt actions go for $400-500.

[@garyh1449]

Those $ 400-$500 guns have plastic stocks and painted finishes with the exception of the Mossberg that shoots 10" groups .

[@AdamDguitars]

How long are they gonna be in their ramp up period? A year later and stores still can’t get these

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Are they still using Miro Groove barrels?

[@nathanduckeorth806]

I think I saw one of these at Walmart recently is that possible???

[@missourirebel9669]

Is a 16 barrel version coming up?

[@billbright1755]

Basically the sky is the limit for this acquisition. Each unit a proud to own firearm. It makes repeat buying of later available models. I’d like to see the reintroduction of the Camp Carbine in .45 ACP and 9 mm. They had a M1 carbine vibe and a lot of fun to have. Wood and steel is a mix made for lasting effect.

[@calebwitt207]

I have not seen quality lever action rifles getting cheaper. Winchesters are one example & all guns are getting expensive. My S&W revolver is three to four hundred dollars higher within the last few years.

[@kaylazehnder3781]

So. Cold hammer forged means its made like the old JM Marlins? Please elaborate on the barrel rifling please.

[@ronwinn879]

Great job - waiting for the “threaded classic” to upgrade my 40 year old Marlin 336.

[@enriqueespinoza6338]

Alguien sabe de alguna tienda donde pueda comprar la mira tracera y delantera de un marlin 336

[@travisrobinson7922]

It is a crying shame the way people are only negative in ther comments! For crying out loud! Cant you just be greatful that the Marlin name and their best product has been saved from disappearing altogether? And most of the questions that are in asked in the comments were answered in the video if you would just listen to it. Is it the dame handfitted rifle from the 1950's? Of course not! Are the prices high? Absolutely! And as long as the market will support it they will continue to be high... its called free enterprise. When things slow down a bit there will be a price drop. Things rarely stay at MSRP for long. Are they too high now for most of us? Probably so but someone is buying them as fast as they hit the shelf. In fact I have yet to see one at all. Im hoping that there will be other caliber as they catch up current production and they hear from us about what we want. I would love to see them bring back my favorite the 35 Remington. Other calibers i would like to see include the 308 &338 Marlin Express, the 375Winchester, the 356Winchester... Marlin would do well to offer different versions of the 336 like a straight grip stock. Different barrel lengths and sporting carbine configurations. They could make Trappers and make different levers with various sized and shaped loops. They could even offer different sights and drill and tap them for receiver sights. The possibilities are tremendous but we all want to do is gripe about some aspect of what we do have. Give them a chance and dont worry, no one can make you buy one!!!

[@cs-rj8ru]

Ok, I bought an 1894. Fantastic fit and finish. Only one spot on buttstock wasn't shaped properly off the router (lower rear tang). I looked at 3 and all 3 share this minor flaw. I was a little disappointed that they didn't use cut checkering that Ruger seems to excel at. Now, I think the real question is, why can Ruger be very critical on wood fit on the 336/1894, but my late No1 looks like the wood was fitted by a high school shop class????

[@user-xf3gx6xb9m]

308 yes please

[@garyh1449]

Bring back the Marlin model 60 rimfire rifle and make a 336A with 24" barrel..................in 35 Rem.

[@sharpnr445]

American Hunter, NRA publication said that we can expect .35 Remington soon.The nostalgia of hunting with yester-years rifles should be with older calibers as well. You are selling history memorys of old hunting camps. Im buying-

[@tompayton6778]

when are they bringing out the 39 ?

[@jordansuarez7556]

U know when we can expect the 1894 in 357 Mag???

[@Cooldibs]

Can’t wait to have one!

[@wilderer-rb3rz]

Me too👍😄

[@davejones67]

Need .35 Rem….bud the C doesn’t stand for Classic…it stands for Carbine!

[@kyleandrews4233]

Any word on when they are becoming available in Canada?

[@adamcnaughton9539]

Dictator here won’t allow them.

[@joshuamoses1631]

After I seen the price, nice rifle but why to much cost. I have the marlin 336,and it's in great condition but only appraises for 300. I'll wait till the price comes down

[@danielmunch3050]

What about any commerative, Engraved, limited edition models in the future

[@user-pd3lf3uu6j]

are you the same guy that posted about the scout scope on Big Horn armory rifles?

[@dantedimaano9556]

when will we see it in Canada ?

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

So what do prospective buyers look for on the gun and on the box to differentiate ? How do we know it's a new ruger / marlin ?

[@ikocher]

If Marlin released a 336 Classic Threaded right now, the number of guns I would trade in to walk out of the shop with one in hand would be stupid. It would be the worst trade ever but I really don’t care. I’m ready to make that the last rifle I can ever buy. Once we start having kids the 336 will be the last gun I buy for a long while.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Bring back the 375win and 338Express.

[@davidmudge9173]

Please make the 308 Express

[@davewaroff6378]

Love my 35 Remington but I can't find ammo!"

[@jimfields9491]

How about a 7-30 Waters?

[@ben41281]

Remington did everything they could to destroy Marlin, which is why during the years that Remington owned them, their quality control was lackluster. Now, Ruger is doing the opposite, buy reinvigorating Marlin, and IMPROVING their QC. End result, Marlin is back to their glory days of QC good to see.

[@kevinrollman3101]

The real Remington made Marlin lever guns were not produced until the beginning of 2016. I own a 2016 Remington made 1895 CB 45-70 and it is the best Lever gun I have ever seen or went to the range with. Fit, finish, and function superb!! The so called Remlin lever guns if you do not know were not made by Remington!! These were all J.M. Marlin lever guns parts that Remington inherited from the buyout of J.M. Marlin. Remington did not start making their own until 2016.

[@riverrivers250]

Will they b making it in 35 remington

[@nickcirillo6191]

Still waiting for supply.. No stock in stores..

[@charlesbrakeville5825]

RUGLIN!

[@NinosTammo]

When will the 3030 be released in stainless?????

[@randelcaudle7435]

would like to have a 336 classic still need some changes the sights white dot front and 2 white dots on rear sights and barrel a 1 and 10 twist rate.

[@kaylazehnder3781]

His shirt even says ruger marlin. Lol

[@timhallas4275]

I've been looking for a clean used 336 and found the prices to be ridiculous. People who have them think they are now special since Marlin shut down production. I will be buying a new Ruger/Marlin 336. Betting it will be better.

[@thomasbowe6822]

Can't find any Marlins NC

[@AlexCausey]

I'll pass on the 336. I'm waiting for the 1885CB--45-70 with the 26" barrel, hopefully in stainless.

[@tonymills7883]

You can’t give me one if it’s not in the 35 Remington.

[@FISHUNTREE]

Need a .450 Bushmaster 1895

[@fmjmarketing9163]

It'd be a lot of fun, but not gonna happen. the 450 Bushmaster is rimless cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth, thus no crimp. Under recoil the bullets could get pushed further into the case by the bullets in front of it in a tubular magazine. It would be great if it worked, but probably best just to stick to the 45-70...

[@BilgePump]

i hope Ruger stylizes the hammer. Give it a little Ruger whats what to make it your own.

[@vicsmith4090]

I'd just like to say I do care about the cost it's cheaper to buy an ar then a leveraction now crazy world

[@tommybrown7048]

Why not have black synthetic stock & forearm & cut the the price???