Marlin 336 30-30

[Hi-Liter]

I picked up a brand new Marlin 336 last year in 30-30, don't know if is Remington built or Pre. But, anyway I shot it 3 times and the big loop handle will not lock into place, therefore you cannot fire the gun. I don't really want to ship the gun back to them. Any thoughts about what is wrong with it? any good gun smiths in the Everett area

 

[CP]

Try removing the bolt, cleaning it and reassemble.  Lots of videos out there on how to:

Marlin Lever-Action Disassembly and Tuning - Part 1 of 2