Marlin lever actions 1870's-WWI, Ballards, and single shot rifles! happy gunning.!! My granddad, who walked to school, took his gun to school every day and hunted for dinner on the way home. It was my grandfathers so that year would make sense. where is the serial number? Unfortunately quality, .22 Mag chambered lever guns in nice condition by Marlins and Winchester do go as high as $1K. Thank you, Jeff Taylor, Pgh, PA. Jeffrey Taylor - Did you read the blog at the top of the page ? I have a 30-30 Marlin 336 sc # F52142 Would like to know the year it was made? It says on the barrel that it is Microgroove. The Marlin 99M1, if in fair to good or better condition is about $100-$175. Rob - I have owned a Henry .22 Magnum lever action. Thank you Rob62! I do not think $375 was not an outrageously high price if it was in very good condition. Happy New Year, Rob, Greg Nelson - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. Sometime in 2011 the serial number prefix became MR. Here is the link to that section - http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/, I have a Golden 39AS serial # 05095711. Look on the top or bottom stock tang (under lever). A serial number prefix of 'MR' would indicate a 2011 or later year of manufacture. I love this rifle, even more so now that I know it’s two years older than I am. Lol finally took me forever to figure out when my model 995 was manufactured, I can’t find a year for my Marlin it says it is a 336cs. It’s in nice condition and appears to be fired very few times. If there is no serial number on your specific specimen then it would be one of the ones Marlin did not put a serial number on. JEEEZ, I have what im thinking is a 1947 marlin 22lr lever action rifle numbers . FUN. In addition to the first two characters of the serial number, it’s also imperative in many cases to know the model number. I just purchased a Marlin 1895 SBL (manufactured in 2015 according to Remington Arms who e-mailed me back to confirm this). Marlin (Canada) told me today my gun was mfg. I just bought a Marlin(Remlin) 336 from a pawn shop. Hi keith hawley - is it not clear from reading my above blog ?? by Sure-Shot » Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:09 am, Post Thank You for the information posted on here. From the above blog: “The serial number, depending on the model of rifle, will either be located on the, Bill - using the above blog what year exactly was your specific rifle manufactured ? I wish to know when it was manufactured. I had asked my grand father that said that he. The Model 99 has been sold in over thirty-five variants, and is one of the fastest-selling sporting rifles ever, as of 1983. Had been looking for a pre-safety model for quite a while, but all were more than I wanted to pay. Add 100 percent. The line of games EA Sports has reported that it is the best FIFA of all, with more than 50 improvements in manager mode, gameplay, graphics, movement physics, game forms, AI artificial intelligence, totally renewed graphics for this release. Can’t find anything with that #. I have a Marlin Model 1895 45/70 with serial # B006114. I omit three numbers for whatever reason (security? I have a Model 93 .30-30 that was my dad’s. My understanding is they are the number of the gun produced that year. I’ve been to both sites numerous times thinking I may have missed something the past several days. The stock has been crosshatched or checked and the tube under the barrel is shorter than the barrel by a few inches. It “should” have a serial number indicative of being made in the 1960’s since that is when these guns were made. 1883 ? My piece was manufactured between 1936 or 1937.. thanks found serial # under lever action,with that short barrel i think the gun is a real keeper. JohnR, if your serial number begins with an F (or any letter/s) then you disregard the numbers following for year of manufacture. There will be a letter before the serial number that will probably be between "M" and "S"" in the alphabet. can you tell the date of mfg. Serial # A3016. Without a manufacturing date, all I can do is guess. The serial number, depending on the model of rifle, will be located in one of the following places: If you have a question about the date of manufacture of a Marlin outside these dates, or from reading the blog it is still not clear when your specific rifle was made, then the best alternative is to either: EXAMPLES for reading dates of manufacture: (Notice there are no “I”, “O”, or “Q” serial number prefixes in use. Got it from my Dad but ask him about it now. Bob Gebo - since you have been run around on this issue I do not want to give you further run around, and direct you to the Marlin section of these forums, where this question is best addressed. Originally smooth wood stock, checking was added in 1971. Did not look under the lever. Side note - if you have an 'original/vintage' model 1894, this blog would not apply to you at all as those rifles were manufactured prior to 1941. I have a Marlin 1895 45-70 with Serial #B0061xx. ( If you just want to confirm DOM is 1947, it is), Marlin chambered its 336 lever-action in .375 and called it the Model 375 from 1980 to ’82. After 60 years and more than 10 million rifles sold, the Model 60 is one of the world's most popular . Happy Holidays, Rob, OldNav2 - I am pretty sure we, or someone on these forums can help you come up with a year of manufacture or at least close to it. Sincerely, Bob Hurley YNCS(SS)USN(Ret), Rick Smith - sorry I can not address your Levermatic’s serial number issue. Hello Nick, You probably have an original vintage specimen. Very helpfull, thank you very much. Thanks, hi guys I recently bought a marlin model 94 in 44-40 serial #444xxx any idea on how old and is it safe to use modern loads, I have a marlin glenfield modle 60 trying to find out how old it is ,thanks david . Thanks so much, I do understand and have some great history on my 1981 Marlin Glenfield 3030. No bolt release lever in trigger guard. Am I correct? Please post your question, along with clear pictures of the rifle in the Marlin section of the forums. Or best yet, post a few clear pictures in your new thread. :). However, read this article. The Marlin and Winchester rifles I have seen are priced from 900 to 1000 bucks. Looks like one may. http://www.leverguns.com/articles/malloy.htm, Hi Will, That’s a very easy question to answer - however the Marlin section of the forums is the place to post and answer that question. I do not know why yours is as it is. I purchase a marlin from my grand farther in 1954 model 336 s.c. 30-30 also a# by lever G 1647 looking for the yr. He got it from his father at about the same age (approximately 1944). by jrandom » Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:00 am, Post num. 1979 - 1987, Marlin Model 99G - Very similar to the 60. Definitely better times. Many of these had letter “codes” on them that will help ID date of manufacture. Marlin Model 60, Model 60 serial numbers, Marlin Model 60 value, 60C, 60DL, 60S-CF, 60SB, 60SS, 60SSK, 60SSBL, 600,.22 caliber, rifle, Gun Collections Online Gun Collections Online Specialists in Marketing Your Gun Collections. (Hint 2001). Everet - As far as I know ALL model 336’s and variants had serial numbers on them. The Marlin Model 60 was developed in 1960 from the Model 99 design. Gun Collections Online Specialists in Marketing Your Gun Collections Serial Number Lookup Model 60 Quick Facts: First Year of Manufacture: 1960 Number Produced: 11,000,000 Originally the tube fed magazine had a capacity I purchased a Marlin Limited Edition 3080 Trail Rider from OTASCO in 1980. DINO - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums for the most accurate information and help.. be sure to describe the physical condition. Hello Defcon - interesting note about 73 being used as the first two digit sof the serial number for about a month (January ?!) Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by sentinel89, May 31. Generic loads such as those by Federal still cost me about $16-19. The Model 99 was offered from 1959 through 1961, and a lower priced version, Model 99G, was offered under Marlin's Glenfield line. I hate to buy another that doesn’t fit. by Pete44ru » Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:47 pm, Post Of course this was the depression and he used to tell me if he took 6 shells to the woods he better bring either 6 squirrels, rabbits or whatever or 6 shells home or a combination of them. The gun itself was still stamped Model 1936 until sporting arms production was discontinued in 1941. I did see the statement on your article that confused me too: It’s important to note that some Marlin Rimfire rifles that were manufactured prior to 1968 did not have a serial number. Possibly the 1 in the serial is an L therefore making it a 1954? Hello DFB - Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums. That rifle would have been made in 2011 or more recently. Hopefully someone else will post with more knowledge on this specific topic. Any ideas please? These will have a "REP" proof mark on the right side of the barrel. I just purchased this gem yesterday and I have completely gone through it, and I Never plan to part with it! Just now taking an interest in it’s history. Hello Blueliner - your rifle is certainly is not common. If you also want value, post a detailed description. Hopefully with time this cryptographic system of serial number issuance will be deciphered. I have no further info on this model. If there is no two letter code then there is no way to provide a year of manufacture. My serial number of this 2015 .45-70 is MR99###E. Other wise where would I look. Has crescent butt-plate and special smokeless steel appears on barrel,and Marlin Safety appears on top of receiver. I have a marlin 1894 ser No. I am unable to upload pics on this forum. Top: older 18-round model. Missing just couldn’t be afforded. Can anyone tell me anything about this rifle and or shotgun? I’ve looked everywhere on the rifle and can find no other numbers or letters. Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums for the most complete information and help.. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/. Please post further questions regarding off topic discussions in the general Marlin section of the forums. The first field covers numbers up through the Model 1897, the second only covers from 1948 and up.