Marlin 336 Royal Canadian value

[ethan]

Anyone know what the trade value or cash value of a Marlin 336RC is? I was horse trading and got it and it looks brand new, but I have no interest in a safe queen at the moment and would really like some help getting a price on it. To my knowledge only ~270 were made. ANy help would be appreciated thanks

[10-Ring]

I was intrigued and as a Marlin nut I couldn't help but go down the rabbit hole. The Royal Canadians were produced in 1962 and 1963. They were produced in 35 Rem and 30-30. Multiple online sources substantiate the 270(35)/271(30-30) production numbers.  Apparently, the Canadian government took offense to Marlin using the maple leaf without permission and sales ceased in Canada, the remainder were sold in the US. Marlin offered carved stocks as well, if yours is carved it may bring a premium. I don't see much collector value because of the Royal Canadian designation. However, vintage Marlins in and of themselves are hot right now.  The problem is you have to find a buyer who sees value in the RC designation, if you stumble across a misplaced Canadian who is a Marlin nut you may get a premium for this rifle, but to a guy like me the RC designation adds no value and likely detracts value slightly.

 

I find that Marlin values are high locally. Kind of strange but, I see stuff on here sell quickly priced substantially higher than similar Gun Broker listings, plus GB is going to add shipping, background, and FFL. If it were mine, considering the like new condition and making the assumption the you don't have the original box, I'd start at $900 if it's a 35, and $800 for a 30/30 and see if you get any bites.