Bought a marlin 3000

[timothy75]

I just bought a marlin 3000 which I believe is a chain store version of the 336. Does anyone know when these were made? Thanks

 

[Abel]

The model 3000 was a model 30AS made for Big 5 Stores. I'm not sure what year. Nice find. If its missing the cross-bolt safety, its pre-1982.