This Marlin 336CS features a 20" barrel, checkered wood forend and grip, and a side loading gate. The rifle appears to have been manufactured in 1997; the serial number starts with "03", "JM" is stamped on the barrel, and there is a black dot on the bottom of the stock. This rifle is in very good condition; there is a couple small scratches and nicks on the stock, on the right side of the barrel there is a small spot where the finish appears to have rubbed off.