What is the manufacture date of a Marlin?

I got an email back from Marlin about my 336 manufacturing date. The guy said there is no chart he could send me but he did say the serial number: MR22xxxC signifies a manufacture date in 2012. No other information was given.

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.

When was the First Marlin Model 90dt made?

My guess is that it was manufactured in February 2012. Some Marlin Model 90DT O/U shotguns were marked with an A-serial number which I assume means they were made in 1940. Oddly, the next 3 numbers are my company number from basic. (USN) (Tin Hat time) Click to expand… What was your company #? Mine was 116.

What kind of rifle is the Marlin Model 336?

In 1970, a 100th Year Medallion was embedded into the buttstock of 336 Carbines, 336 Texan and 444 Rifle. Deluxe octagonal barreled .30-30, with engraved receiver and deluxe wood with an inlaid medallion, accompanied by a matching Model 39 .22 rimfire rifle. They are numbered the same and furnished in a deluxe luggage case.

When was the First Marlin lever action rifle made?

DATES OF MANUFACTURE For compete information see William S. Brophy, Marlin Firearms, especially pages 628-631 Marlin Lever Action Rifle Serial Numbers 1883 to 1906 (Including Models 1881, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897.)

When was the Marlin 336 lever action rifle made?

First introduced in 1948 by Marlin Firearms, the Marlin 336 is one of the most popular lever-action rifles ever.

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.

Where can I buy a Marlin 336 rifle?

Marlin 336. Buy now! Marlin Firearms * by William Brophy. 696 pages packed with information and photographs. Covers all models. *If you need this book, help support this page by clicking through this link when you purchase.

When did the First Marlin car come out?

Brophy studied the records and came up with the following as dates of manufacture. 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.

When did the Marlin 336 RC come out?

Introduced in 1948, the 336 is a modernization of the earlier 1893 and 1936 models. The Marlin 336 RC utilizes a side-ejecting mechanism for spent shells. This feature allows telescopic sights to be mounted on top of the rifle, thus improving its effectiveness at distance.

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.

How many Marlin Model 25 rifles are there?

The demand of new MARLIN MODEL 25 rifle’s has risen 1 units over the past 12 months. The demand of used MARLIN MODEL 25 rifle’s has risen 5 units over the past 12 months. None Currently For Sale.

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.

When did the Marlin Model 336M come out?

Marlin also offers an XLR line of rifles in several calibers, all based on the Model 336 lever action design. The Model 336XLR features stainless construction, a 24-inch barrel, and a grey/black wood laminate stock. The Model 336M, a Model 336 carbine made largely of stainless steel, was introduced in 2000.

How does the serial number on a Marlin firearm work?

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”. This is only partially true.

When was the Marlin 336 30-30 made?

The following table can be used to date the year of manufacture of a Marlin 336. It is also valid for determining most other Marlin firearm build dates from 1946 to the present.