"The Marlin Model 336RC (Regular Carbine) chambered in the quintessential .30-30 Winchester is a legendary American woods rifle, and this highly desirable example is a true product of Marlin's classic mid-century manufacturing era. Produced in 1960as verified by its ""T"" serial number prefixthis rifle showcases the clean, uncluttered profile of the highly sought-after ""Texan"" style variant. Setting it apart from standard 336 carbines are its elegant, factory-original straight walnut stock and matching straight lever handle, a configuration prized by collectors and traditionalists for its rapid handling and quick mounting qualities. Featuring a 20-inch barrel that strikes the perfect balance between muzzle velocity and brush-country maneuverability, this pre-crossbolt-safety lever action utilizes a full-length tubular magazine. Adding further to its historical authenticity, it features the factory-original ""JM"" proof stamp positioned on the right side of the barrel rather than the more common left-side placementa fascinating variation highly sought after by dedicated Marlin aficionados. For the deep-woods hunter who values the authority of the classic .30-30 cartridge or the collector seeking an investment-grade, early-production ""Texan"" regular carbine, this 1960 Marlin 336RC is a premier find."