The Marlin 336 debuted in 1948, and is an update of the Marlin Model 36. It is, I think, the second most popular rifle made in America, coming in behind the Model 94 with 6 million sold.

The Marlin 336 has an even longer legacy that goes back more than fifty years prior to its introduction. The lever-action rifle is a direct descendant of the company’s Model 1893, which was ...