What is the JM stamp on Marlin rifle?

What is the JM stamp on Marlin rifle?

The JM stamp means that the firearm was made by Marlin and not under the company that bought them out. Some are referring to the new marlins as remlins. The JM stamp would be on the barrel, you will not see it on the new marlins.

What’s the difference between a Marlin 336C and 336W?

336C: The Marlin Model 336C is available in either . 30-30 Winchester or . 35 Remington and has a pistol grip stock and 20-inch blued barrel. 336W: This model is identical to the 336C, except the Model 336W has a walnut-finished stock and a rubber butt plate instead of a recoil pad.

When did Marlin sell out to Remington?

2007
In 2007, Remington Arms, part of the Remington Outdoor Company, acquired Marlin Firearms.

What is a JM stamped Marlin 30 30?

It means that it is a Marlin made barrel, as opposed to no marking or “REM” indicating a Remington made barrel. Newer barrels are made by Remington so the JM also means that it’s an older gun.

How much is a Marlin 30as worth?

What is a MARLIN 30 30 rifle Worth? A MARLIN 30 30 rifle is currently worth an average price of $997.87 new and $756.95 used . The 12 month average price is $1,108.63 new and $747.42 used.

What does a stamped JM mean on a Marlin?

If a gun has the JM stamp then it is a true Marlin not a Remington/Marlin as they don’t have the JM stamp. IMO a gun with the JM stamp will hold it’s value much better than a gun without it. Basically because the JM stamp represents Marlin quality. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

Where do you put the stamp on a barrel?

Never having been able to get a nice, even, aligned stamp on a barrel I decided to make a fixture to hold the stamp while striking with a hammer. Since virtually all the stamping done is on the breech end of the barrel the fixture was made as a feature on the bushing used to hold the barrel in the barrel vise.

What does a JM stamp on a gun mean?

IMO a gun with the JM stamp will hold it’s value much better than a gun without it. Basically because the JM stamp represents Marlin quality. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

How do you mark identification on a barrel?

In use the bushing is slid over the barrel with the slot positioned over the area to be stamped. This assembly is then clamped in the bench vise equipped with padded jaws while being supported underneath by a block of wood.