[H-D]

How can I tell if a Marlin 336W is pre or post freedom group?

 

[GunHugger]

The real Marlins will have "JM" stamped on the right side of the barrel near the receiver.

Serial number will NOT start with "MR".

 

[H-D]

Ok mine has that and the ser # starts w a 94. I have heard the older ones before freedom group are better than the new ones

 

[GunHugger]

Ok mine has that and the ser # starts w a 94. I have heard the older ones before freedom group are better than the new ones

I've seen a few made at the end of Marlin that weren't all that good either.

I wouldn't worry about it unless there is a problem. Most of the complaints were fit and finish, not so much about function. If it shoots good and cycles rounds without jamming shoot and enjoy it.

 

[H-D]

The fit is fine, it has some rust but just small surface spots , I probably did ok for 150 bucks .