How do you find the year of manufacture on a Marlin gun?

There is some confusion about how Marlin Firearms used their serial numbers to ID the year of manufacture. Some people are under the belief that all one has to do is “subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 2000 and that is the year of manufacture”.

How does the safety work on a Marlin 1898 shotgun?

The slide/bolt should remain locked in battery until the hammer drops, the safety mechanism perceives recoil, or the slide release is activated. Third: Be sure that the hammer does NOT follow the bolt when the trigger is held.

What are the models of Marlin pump shotguns?

marlin pump shotguns Model 1898 Model 16 Model 17 Model 17 Brush Gun Model 17 Riot Gun Model 19 Model 21 “Trap” Model 24 Marlin “Trap Gun” Model 26 Model 26 Brush Gun Model 26 Riot Gun Model 28 Hammerless

What is the serial number on a Marlin 39A?

All model 336’s, and all other models of centerfire lever action rifles produced by Marlin, as well as lever action rimfire rifles (39, 39A, etc) made by them will have serial numbers. Marlin made various Limited Edition / House Brand guns. Some of which do not line up with this serial number – date of manufacture convention.

Is there a serial number on a remlin Marlin?

It is unknown as of December 2013 how Marlin (”Remlin”) will continue with their serial numbering convention. It is important to note that some “budget” Marlin Rimfire rifles that were manufactured prior to 1968 did not have a serial number. Many of these had letter “codes” on them that will help ID date of manufacture.

Where do you find the date code on a Marlin?

The first letter of the date code represented the month of manufacture while the second letter indicated the year. This date code was usually stamped on the left side of the barrel just in front of the receiver.

Is there a serial number for a Marlin 22?

As of late 2013, a Marlin .22 RF rifle (XT-22 Mag) had a serial number prefix of MM reported and verified. It is unknown as of December 2013 how Marlin (”Remlin”) will continue with their serial numbering convention. It is important to note that some “budget” Marlin Rimfire rifles that were manufactured prior to 1968 did not have a serial number.

Is the Marlin Model 57.22 Magnum varnished?

I am looking at a Marlin Model 57 in .22 Magnum. It has a three digit serial number on it. 773 I believe. The stock is not varnished and there is no white spacer between wrist cap and stock. The rifle is in beautiful condition but the unvarnished stock bothers me.

When did the First Marlin Model come out?

(Including Models 1881, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897.) Note that records are chaotic as all models were numbered in a single serial number range, and numbers are often duplicated, and the dates recorded are apparently shipping dates, not dates of manufacture.

How old is a Marlin Model 81 rifle?

, Long-time gun owner, fixer, and shooter. For the majority of Marlin model 81 rifles, you’ll at best be able to narrow the production date down to an approximate year range, as they were largely made without serial numbers.

When was the last year a Marlin was made?

MARLINS MADE 1948 and LATER. Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. All Marlins (except lever action) manufactured from 1962-1968. A two letter code was used to designate month and year of manufacture.

Where is the serial number on a Marlin?

Open the lever and look at the lower tang. The serial number should be there. Marlin lever actions 1870’s-WWI, Ballards, and single shot rifles! Hi, new member, just joined today.

What kind of rifle is made by Marlin?

Marlin made various Limited Edition / House Brand guns. Some of which do not line up with this serial number – date of manufacture convention. One such example is at least some of the OTASCO (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co) rifles manufactured by Marlin. While these rifles are in essence model 336’s, rebranded under the OTASCO name.

When was the First Marlin 1895 gun made?

The first Model 1895’s made between 1973 and 1976 had the “B” letter prefix. Since your gun has the number listed, it is a 1973 gun. I hope this helps. That does help, thank you for the quick answer.

What was the serial number for the Marlin 1895?

The early Model 1895’s had the “B” serial number prefix up to 1977, when they went to the other system of serializing where you subtract the first two digits from 100. The JM you mention is the proof mark applied to all Marlin rifles.

Is the Glenfield Model of Marlin the same as the regular Marlin?

The Glenfield model is the same as any regular Marlin 336 but was made for a chain store, used hard wood instead of Walnut and may have had different sights. The workings are exactly the same as any other Marlin.

What’s the serial number on a Glenfield Model 60?

Likewise, a serial number starting with 17 would be a rifle manufactured in 1983. This method has not been uniformly followed. It is valid only from 1971 through 1999. Prior to 1971, the first two digits indicated the year of manufacture. For example, a rifle with a serial number starting with 70… would have been made in 1970.

What is the serial number for a Marlin 44 Magnum?

Firearm serial numbers were date coded by a prefix within the s/n, as signified below. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N12478 would have been made in 1955. while a 1894 in 44 magnum with a serial number of 25105098, would have equated to 1975.

What was the serial number of the 1894 Marlin rifle?

1894 Marlin Rifle. S/N 135XXX. 25-20 Caliber. Number 1 Factory Engraved. 24 inch 1/2 Octagon 1/2 Round Barrel. Take Down. Blued Receiver. DO YOU WANT IMMEDIATE SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION on your MARLIN RIFLE? Records from 1881 to 1906 (Serial #4001 to serial #355504). These Include Models 1881, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897.

How to find the serial number of a Marlin 30-30?

Marlin is a popular gun manufacturer brand in the United States. The .30-30 is a type of small-bore, sporting rifle cartridge found in many Marlin hunting rifles. Rifles that are chambered in .30-30 include the Marlin 336A and 336C model numbers. Each Marlin rifle is engraved with a unique serial number that can be used to trace its ownership.

Do you need a model number for a gun?

If the gun does not have a model number, it has a model name instead. In some cases, both the number and the name are required to identify a gun as there might be a shared name for various guns, generally under the same series. Another factor needed to answer your question “What is my gun worth?” is the caliber.