this model of rifle was made from 1983-2007,and sold by Wal-Mart only.
I believe that the marlin model 30AW(all weather) stock was a walnut finished birch stock.
By including the serial number in your question,we will be able to answer when your Marlin model 336 was produced.
With the serial number that you provided,your Marlin model 1893 rifle was made in the year 1899.
Your serial number indicates that your Marlin model 30A was made in the year 1979.
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.
Your Marlin model 30AS was made in the year 1984.
Made between 1936 and 1945
The Marlin 3030 model is a classic hunting rifle made in 1902. The value of this gun today can reach several thousand dollars.
The R prefix to your serial number indicates that your Marlin model 336 rifle was produced between 1957-1958.
Your Marlin model 336RC(regular Carbine) was made in the year 1966 with the 2 letter prefix of AB to your serial number.
I happen to have the same rifle. I have been looking for worth and owners manuals for the gun and the only info i can find on the gun is it was made in 1983.
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.