Marlin 336 CS ?

[jwh2]

What is the difference in the Marlin 336CS which is no longer made and the new Marlin 336C? When did Marlin quit making the 336CS? I found one that appears to be in good shape with no glaring defects and the action seems smooth. Is $250.00 a reasonable price on this rifle? The wood and bluing have no mars or scratches. Any info would be appreaciated.

Thanks
James

 

[Flash!]

I believe the difference is the stock... I have the 336CS and it is sweet...... New they sold for $270 to $350 depending on the retail store you were in...... I bought mine new for $270 at Walmart a number of years ago..... a lot of years ago actually...

 

[ants]

If you don't buy it fast, jwh2, the rest of us will jump on it.

 

[f4t9r]

that is fair if its like new. Last I checked you could buy new right at 300.
It has been a little while since I have priced one.

 

[SSN Vet]

It has been a little while since I have priced one.

it sure has been...

The CS he's talking about typically has very nice Walnut furniture (not Walnut stained Birch).

I believe the CS designator was to distinguish the "new" rifles with the cross bolt safety feature.

They all have the cross bolt safety now and have for a long time, so there's no longer a need to distinguish it.

I love mine. And although many bemoan the cross bolt safety, I believe it has a very specific purpose (preventing an AD while quickly cycling the action to unload the rifle) and I only use it for that pupose.

Some complain about engaging the CBS and then at the moment of truth when they see their deer, cocking the hammer and forgeting to disengage the CBS.....and then hearing that deafening click, followed by the sound of Bambi taking off through the woods.

 

[jwh2]

Thanks to all of you for your input. I decided to order a new 336C instead of purchasing this one. I ordered the new one for $429. which is fair enough.

James

 

[ArmedBear]

Someone on here showed a picture that had the solution to the safety while hunting. Disengage the safety and put a rubber O-ring on the button. Problem solved.

I like the safety; it does serve the purpose above as well as making it totally safe to thumb the hammer down after chambering a round as you hit the trail, etc. It has the downside mentioned also; the O-ring takes care of that while still keeping the safety available.

 

[ronto]

I just hunt round chambered, "half-cocked", with the safety off.