Your rifle dates to about 1938. The .32 Special was a slightly more powerful round than the 30-30, but they can be hard to find. Very well made rifle, value will vary with condition, somewhere around $350.
Marlin Firearms is still in business. Check with them.(marlinfirearms.com)
The H prefix to the serial number dates your marlin model 336A to 1951.
The J prefix dates your marlin model 336 to the year 1952.
1950
The marlin model 39A is the rifle model,while the Marlin model 39M is the carbine model.
has number 2070 on it
Your marlin model 336 RC(regular carbine) was made by the marlin firearms company in 1948 with the E prefix to the serial number that you provided.
Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them by William S. Brophy
Your Marlin model 336 in the condition that you describe will bring between 300-375 dollars.
There was no Model 1896. The Model 1895 was chambered in .45/90, though. If that is what you have, it could be worth a couple of thousand dollars. There was a model 1896 made it is not in regular books you have to call Marlin to find out the information. (800)544-8892. I have a Marlin model 1896 govt. issue 45-70. It was made in 1941 but I am waiting for info from the Marlin companies antiques and historian dept. to get back with me on my information.. Please contact Marlin and let them help you they are very happy to do so. And you may have something that is really special . Be careful there are people that would tell you different just to get their hands on your rifle.
Plug the phrase "Marlin Model 99M1" into Google, and you'll find a wealth of data and sites relating to this firearm.
The Marlin Model 3000 was the chain-store version of the Model 336. They added a gold trigger, gold bead sight and have no checkering.