value of a Marlin 336 in .219 zipper - The Firearms Forum

Steely · 09-05-2008, 10:03 PM

can anyone give me the value of my
Marlin 336 in .219 zipper?
condition is poor,
lots of surface rust, but in working condition
thanks
Steely

Xracer · 09-06-2008, 07:21 AM

What you've got is a Model 336 MicroGroove Zipper. They were made only from 1955 to 1959.

The Standard Catalog of Firearms values it (in Poor condition) at $150.

If it has a standardweight, not heavyweight barrel, and has an "M" prefix code number, you can double that value.

Contenderizer · 09-13-2008, 08:23 AM

As usual, I find myself agreeing with Xracer. However, take a good look at the rifling ... the Zipper tended to tear-up those Marlin barrels. As a result, the gun may be worth little or nothing.

22Remjet · 10-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Steely ,
I have a T/C Super 14 and a Marlin Lever Action in the 219 Zipper . I have never shot eather of them . It's really hard to find the amo and when you do ,.....Were talking 50 to 60 bucks an OLD BOX .
About the Marlin , Their were 3,230 of these things made . The first 1,000 had standard barrells . The other 2,230 were made with heavy barrells . Why ? The bullet wasn't very inaccurate so the thought if the barrell was heavy it would help it out .
Not , it had nothing to do with the thickness of the barrell , it was their Micro groove . It turned out to be to much for the 219's speed . Thats why when they came out with the 17HMR it was a contracted barrell , it does not have a Micro Groove . If it did , that little .174 would be all over the place .
The first 1000 are worth more do to their quanity , as are the last 2,230 . In my book , they should be worth more than the Winchester . Granted , they do not shoot near as well as the Winchesters but I'm a firm believer , like anything else , the harder to find , the less there are the higher the price .
It works for everything else . By the way Marlins have a letter attached to the SN , Thats the month they were made . I am very proud of mine , the SN is U104 . That would be August of 60 . The last month they ever made this Wild Cat ,.....Hang on to it or sell it high ! Later, 22Remjet

09-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#1
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09-06-2008, 07:21 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: value of a Marlin 336 in .219 zipper What you've got is a Model 336 MicroGroove Zipper. They were made only from 1955 to 1959. The Standard Catalog of Firearms values it (in Poor condition) at $150. If it has a standardweight, not heavyweight barrel, and has an "M" prefix code number, you can double that value.

09-13-2008, 08:23 AM	#3
Contenderizer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Central Florida, USA Posts: 599	Re: value of a Marlin 336 in .219 zipper As usual, I find myself agreeing with Xracer. However, take a good look at the rifling ... the Zipper tended to tear-up those Marlin barrels. As a result, the gun may be worth little or nothing. __________________ NOTE: The information herein is provided free of charge. In some instances, you may actually be getting your money's worth. Author of: The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl www.cornellpubs.com

10-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#4
22Remjet Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Re: value of a Marlin 336 in .219 zipper Steely , I have a T/C Super 14 and a Marlin Lever Action in the 219 Zipper . I have never shot eather of them . It's really hard to find the amo and when you do ,.....Were talking 50 to 60 bucks an OLD BOX . About the Marlin , Their were 3,230 of these things made . The first 1,000 had standard barrells . The other 2,230 were made with heavy barrells . Why ? The bullet wasn't very inaccurate so the thought if the barrell was heavy it would help it out . Not , it had nothing to do with the thickness of the barrell , it was their Micro groove . It turned out to be to much for the 219's speed . Thats why when they came out with the 17HMR it was a contracted barrell , it does not have a Micro Groove . If it did , that little .174 would be all over the place . The first 1000 are worth more do to their quanity , as are the last 2,230 . In my book , they should be worth more than the Winchester . Granted , they do not shoot near as well as the Winchesters but I'm a firm believer , like anything else , the harder to find , the less there are the higher the price . It works for everything else . By the way Marlins have a letter attached to the SN , Thats the month they were made . I am very proud of mine , the SN is U104 . That would be August of 60 . The last month they ever made this Wild Cat ,.....Hang on to it or sell it high ! Later, 22Remjet Last edited by 22Remjet; 10-17-2008 at 09:25 PM..