Cleaning out a nice lever-action rifle I picked up along the way. Good worker. Solid rifle.

Asking $425 OBO. Located in Woodbridge

The Glenfield Model 30GT in .30-30 Winchester is a limited-production, lever-action rifle manufactured by Marlin Firearms in 1979 and 1980. It is mechanically identical to the Marlin Model 336 but features some economical differences in finish to be sold at lower prices through mass merchandisers.

Key Features and Specifications

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co. (under the Glenfield name).

Production Years: Only manufactured in 1979 and 1980, with approximately 7,737 units produced.

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester.

Action: Lever-action.

Capacity: Full-length magazine tube holding 6 cartridges.

Barrel Length: Approximately 18.5 inches (some sources mention 20 inches, but 18.5 is more specific to the GT model).

Stock: Straight-grip (also known as a "pistol-grip" in some contexts, but it lacks the curve of a standard 336's pistol grip) with a squared operating lever. Made from lower-cost hardwood (birch) with impressed checkering, as opposed to the black walnut used on standard Marlins.

Sights: Typically features a front dovetail blade with a bead and a rear adjustable buckhorn with a u-notch; optics-ready (often found with scope mounts).

Reputation and Value

Accuracy: Owners and reviewers from levergunscommunity.org and Reddit forums generally praise the rifle for its good accuracy.

Durability and Use: It's a reliable, durable "working woods rifle" and a popular choice for deer hunting due to its compact size and effective caliber.

Value: While not as desirable to collectors as the standard Marlin Model 336, the limited production run gives it some unique appeal.

According to Marlin Collectors Association experts, the Glenfield versions typically value about 25 to 35% less than a Model 336.

Used models are generally found for around $500-$600, depending heavily on condition.
Modifications: Due to its mechanical similarity to the Marlin 336, many aftermarket parts for the 336, such as internal components, can fit the 30GT.