The All New Marlin 336 Classic by Ruger

Marlin’s original Model 336 lever action defined generations of deer hunters. The design is now 75 years old, but the road hasn’t always been smooth. Early models have always been favored, but after John Marlin’s company changed hands numerous times over the years, the line went dead.

Flash forward to 2023. Ruger has taken ownership and is righting the ship. On the heels of a family of recently reintroduced Marlin Model 1895s, the brand is shipping the first “new” Model 336 Classics. Could they be the greatest yet? Let’s find out.