I forgot to say earlier, it ain't a bad idea to grab an old one...
Marlin 336 sells from $200-400 in pawn shops depending on condition...
Had recently finished a crib and decided the empty box would be a good background...
this 1952 Marlin 336RC in .30-30 makes TINY little groups...Happy Rifle!!
http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/900978_1