I purchased this awhile back after getting the jones for a lever action. The rifle I bought is a very lightly used Marlin 336A. It has a 91Xxxxxx serial indicating it was made in 2009. Someone at the factory tried to apply a JM stamp but its hard to read. This is a North Haven produced rifle. It has a very even nice blue. It also has very nice checkered stocks which are fitted perfectly and no wobble. Instead of the barrel band at the front of the forestock there is a blued nosecap which I really like as far as appearance. The front swivel stud is mounted there and the rear swivel is traditionally located on the buttstock. I dont know the wood type but it looks like a red stain finish. I really dislike some faux finishes out there but for some reason I like these stocks. I like the reddish color, the checkering feels great. Anyway the trigger is fine and the lever action is smooth and solid. I stopped into a local gun store, the kind of place that has racks of gun stuff with 25 years of dust on them. I said I needed scope mounts for a Marlin 336. He said no problem and threw up a Weaver base and Ironsighter rings on the counter all " Made in USA. ". I got these home and in no time had a Redfield Revolution riflescope mounted low and tight. I have fired several loads including Winchester, PPU, Federal and it shoots them all great. Standing hits on steel plates at 200 yds. are easy if you are up to it. Capacity is 7 total. The irons consist of a front hooded gold bead and typical ramp rear sight which might be capable of folding. The buttplate is checkered black plastic and says Marlin on it. Loading is through the gate and you have to cycle the action to empty. All in all I really like this JM 336A. I have not owned any other JM models. Feel free to share your pics and experiences with your 336!