Its basically the Wal-Mart version of the Marlins.However there is nothing wrong with the gun at all,the only difference is the wood.Instead of having a Walnut Stock,it is just stained to match Walnut.So to answer your question AW stands for American Walnut stained...
The "AW" in Marlin 30AW stands for "All Weather," indicating that this model is designed for durability and reliability in various weather conditions. It typically features a stainless steel construction and a synthetic stock, making it more resistant to moisture and wear. This makes the Marlin 30AW suitable for hunters and shooters who need a dependable firearm in challenging environments.
Impossable to say without you providing a serial number to your Model 30aw.
I believe that the marlin model 30AW(all weather) stock was a walnut finished birch stock.
All that I can say is that the marlin model 336W/30AW were made during 1983-2007.Most of these were sold thru Wal-Mart.
NO! Your Marlin model 30aw(all weather) was chambered in 30-30Win.That is the only cartridge that will fire correctly in your rifle.
prior to the year 2000 the marlin model 30AS was a way for marlin to distinguish that the rifle with the AS was a part of the glenfield line of guns,which were made with a walnut finished birch stock.The same applys to the AW except this also indicated all weather,meaning synthetic stock.
In 1983.
100-300 USD
Do you mean ejecting?
Look on the barrel and receiver.
Your marlin should hold 5 plus one in the chamber.
I, too, have been trying to find out about the Marlin 30-30 Model 30AW and I discovered that the Model 30AW is the low priced version of the Model 336. (Very disappointing to pay $400 for a gun to find out it is a "low priced version".) Anyway, here is a link to the owners manual I found: http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Centerfire.pdf It appears to be the same gun that I purchased.