GLENFIELD 30A

Overview

Glenfield 30A lever action 30-30 rifle in good condition. Comes with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope. The stock has some scratches as seen in the pictures. Gun will ship in a soft rifle case. The Glenfield Model 30A is a traditional American lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 Winchester, manufactured by Marlin Firearms and sold under the Glenfield name primarily through large retail chains from the 1960s through the early 1980s. It is mechanically very similar to the Marlin Model 336, with most differences being cosmetic rather than functional.Typical DescriptionAction: Lever-action repeating rifleCaliber: .30-30 WinchesterMagazine: Tubular magazine under the barrelBarrel Length: Typically 20 inchesStock: Birch hardwood stock (rather than walnut on many Marlin 336 models)Finish: Blued steelUse: Deer hunting, hog hunting, and general sporting use at moderate rangesSights: Open iron sights; many rifles are drilled and tapped for scope mounts.Historical NotesThe Glenfield line was marketed as a more affordable version of Marlin rifles. Owners and gunsmiths commonly describe the 30A as essentially a Marlin 336 with lower-cost wood and simpler finish work. Many Marlin 336 parts and accessories will fit the 30A..30-30 Winchester CartridgeThe .30-30 Winchester is one of the most popular lever-action hunting cartridges ever made and has long been associated with deer hunting in North America. It offers moderate recoil, good effectiveness on deer-sized game, and practical hunting ranges of roughly 150-200 yards.Example Catalog-Style DescriptionGlenfield Model 30A lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 Winchester. Features a 20-inch blued barrel, tubular magazine, hardwood stock, and side-eject action. A reliable and lightweight hunting rifle well suited for deer hunting and woods carry.