How old is a marlin model 336

Rob62 : Tom G. Generally speaking it takes someone with a critical eye to detect a re-blue if it was done correctly. It would be unlikely that only the receiver was re-blued so look very carefully at the barell stamps and see if there is any signs of a buffing wheel being applied - rounded out or shallow stamps.

Also look closely at all sharp edges, if they look "rounded" there is a good chance that the gun has been re-blued. The "B" serial number prefix indicates a year of manufacture. These were only made for one year mid until mid They were made in two configurations. The one with a short top tang had a B prefix in the serial number. The prefixed serial number appears on the bottom tang.

The receiver as well as the barrel on these guns was blued. We know when it was made and why it has the B in the serial number. It will also have a coil hammer spring. The 36 receivers 2nd and 3rd variations were blued. So either Brophy is incorrect, or? Has anyone seen a original blued with B serial?

For the record I am trying to get this gun but the seller is hesitant both with quality pics and imprint info. The upper tang clearly shows and he says the serial is b. However the pics sure look blued. Perhaps the receiver is case colored but the pic is that bad. I sure wish he would play even if he does not intend to sell. I do not mind doing this research for the fun of it. It looks to likely be a rifle, perhaps sc, not rc.

I have a model 36 A which I think is second variation blued receiver, but this is irrelevant , but it has a 20 inch barrel. So again something is inconsistent. Either Brophy is inaccurate or the barrel roll is mis-stamped? This is my guess Perhaps the barrel was cut which I doubt as the front sight is perfectly doved in place. Cheers, tjg. However there are verified examples of him being incorrect or maybe better described as not complete in his writtings.

Look no further than Marlin Owners Forums and you will see what I mean. If I can ever find a reasonably priced hard copy I am all over it. D Welch : The R. Rob62 : D Welch - did you look under the lever on the bottom stock tang, as well as on the top stock tang? If nothing is in either location, look to see if the metal has been messed with, such as someone would do when removing a serial number with a file or grinder.

Dex : Did not look under the lever. I will look. Estimated worth?? Rob62 : Hi Allen, Other than the blog I wrote about these guns my market value knowledge is limited. But we do have forum members extremely knowledgeable about them. I recommend you post your question in the Marlin section of the forums.

Also post a few clear pictures and I am sure you will get help and a correct answer. Please advise if you can help me. Rob62 : Hi keith hawley - is it not clear from reading my above blog??

If not, please advise - I may need to look at re-writing it or explaining it better. Although if that is the case I am not sure how successful I will be at it. The very short answer is your 39A was manufactured in I wish to know when it was manufactured. I await your response. Rob62 : Ernesto - this blog is really not the best place to post your question. In order to get the most folks to respond to your specific question may I recommend posting it in the Marlin section.

Everet : I have a marlin rc,that shoots factory gr. Look on the top or bottom stock tang under lever. Its not uncommon for these fine lever guns to provide outstanding accuracy. However not usually in the sub MOA or sub 1" range at yards. You certainly have a outstanding specimen that I also would not sell if it were mine. My House Brand model carbine with its shortened As a side note, and I am not sure why this is the case. Ernesto Isidro Rodriguez : Rob62, thanks for the initial direction.

I am a registered member of Marlin Firearms I have been given answers to my questions. My piece was manufactured between or Everett Presley : thanks found serial under lever action,with that short barrel i think the gun is a real keeper. Max20 : I have a Marlin Model 60, It has a few nicks in the wood and paint. Any idea what is it worth?

Please go to the Marlin category on this forum, click on the yellow "Ask a Question" box. Then write up your query and post a few photos, if you can. Rob or another of our Marlin guys will reply. MingoFrank : Max20, Please post your question in the Marlin section if you want an answer. Rob62 : Max20 - while this may not be the best format to reply. Rob62 : Trey - Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums. Rob62 : Trey - I gotcha - I did not make the connection that you were that Trey.

The original question was about a Marlin. If your rifle does not have a serial number it would have been manufactured prior to This link should help with your gun and or all non serial numbered Marlin. Trey : Thank you, sir! I just purchased this gem yesterday and I have completely gone through it, and I Never plan to part with it! Thanks, for your help! Larry : I have really tried to follow instructions to figure the date manufacturer of my new old marlin 30aw.

The serial is My conclusion is Am I correct? Thank you, Larry. I have a marlin model 39a that starts with a e meaning it was made in , what do the numbers aftr the letter mean? Rob62 : My understanding is they are the number of the gun produced that year. So for example an "E" would mean you own the 6,th rifle made that year However I have also heard that Marlin did not start at 1 each year. So I am not positive on this issue.

Hopefully someone else will post with more knowledge on this specific topic. Rob62 : Larry - you are correct if there are no letters in front of the digits. Rick Smith : I have a levermatic model 62 with a serial of L1? Clark : What is the value of a Marlin Golden A manufacturer date in excellent condition. Can I assume that this rifle was made in year ? Ivan : I recently received a Marlin , Model , serial number I cannot find this serial number in any chart or list.

New - Haven, CT. Any information would be appreciated. Ivan Mitzel. Rob62 : Hi Ivan, Please post this question in the Marlin speciffic section of the forums. Mark Suain : I have a Model The stock has been crosshatched or checked and the tube under the barrel is shorter than the barrel by a few inches.

The sights appear to be original. No pits or anything anywhere, the bluing is worn though. Rob62 : Hi Mark Suain, Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums for the best assistance. Mike Rochen : Looking for date of manufacture for my Mod. Serial A It appears that rifle was tastefully re-done as no color casing is present.

Has crescent butt-plate and special smokeless steel appears on barrel,and Marlin Safety appears on top of receiver. Posting a few clear pictures along with a detailed description is always the best way to get an accurate valuation.

Serial numbers :MR 05xxxxx. Letter near the action left side of the barrel is "K" REP. Thanks in advance for all the coming information. Rob62 : A serial number prefix of "MR" would indicate a or later year of manufacture. Papy Mike : Thanks a lot Rob When you say "or later year" how to determine , , ? I have bought my last week, I suppose the manufacture occured maybe in as the rifle is new.

Do you know what is meaning the "K" before REP? Rob62 : Papy Mike, I stopped collecting serial number information in I do not know what the serial numbering system, reference date of manufacture is after that. You could contact Marlin Customer Service with any serial number and they should be able to tell you when a specific firearm was manufactured based on the serial number. The K you reference sounds like it may be an assembly code, or it could be part of a barrel date code system similar to what Remington uses on their firearms.

However I do not know if Marlin now uses barrel date codes, which Remington seems to have originated long ago. The most accurate way in most cases to verify date of manufacture of any firearm is to contact the manufacturer directly.

Rob62 : discover - I wish I knew why. But frankly am very happy about it. If they were more popular then they could not be picked up for the reasonable prices that they still can. Personally I think it has a lot to do with old Cowboy movies.

Think about it, have you ever seen a Marlin lever gun used? What is funny though is the preponderance of Model 92 Winchesters in old westerns, even those supposedly set in the s and s. Watch the Commancheros, with John Wayne, sometime. In the scene where they are escaping from the valley near the end, Wayne is shooting at the bad guys from a moving wagon.

Obviously, the film has been reversed. I followed your information and asked Remington about the date of fabrication of my C. They just answered : "Hello sir, thank you for contacting Marlin firearms. That firearm was made in and was produced by Remington. Glenn Justus : I have a model Marlin sn It is aprox.

Rob62 : Hi Glenn Justus - your question would be best answered if posted in the Marlin section of the forums. Rather here than on this blog. Please note that for something this old and potentially valuable. Posting a few clear pictures of the rifle, in that section of the forums, will get you the most accurate answer. Seasons Greetings, Rob. Billy O'Neal : Very helpfull, thank you very much. Wasnt sure what model my was.

Max : Dam good info. I found the manual download but Marlin told me not to use the schematic for parts and also advised no owners manual was available for my gun because of the age. Marlin Canada told me today my gun was mfg. Another gun site told me my gun was made in l or later???

Thanks for your help. Will : I have a 39a golden Mountie in good condition, serial number starts with a "y". Jim 62 : I have marlin model 39 22cal. JP, Administrator. Rob62 : Hi woody Fogg, I am trying to make this blog as easy to read as possible.

In that context can you please tell me the difficulty you are having reading the above information? I want to improve on it as best as possible, with your help that may happen. The manufacturing facility where your rifle was made was owned by Marlin - look at the barrel manufacturers stamp. Christopher : Excellent, clear, concise explanation. Was the JM stamp used throughout production? Or only beginning at some particular date? Thx Christopher. Rob62 : Christopher - I am not certain when the "JM" stamp started being used, but it was a loooooong time ago now.

Junior Garvin : Thank You for the information posted on here. I was wanting to know what year my rifle was produced. I been wondering for a long time how old it was and thanks to you now I know.. I would appreciate ur help, thank u.. Rob62 : B gray, As you can see from this blog your speciffic rifle was made in The rest of your question is best addressed in the general Marlin section of the forums. Starting a thread in that section, along with posting a couple clear pictures of the gun is the best way to get an accurate answer to your question.

B Gray : Thank u Rob 62 for the information, and it was so quick! Thanks again.. Blueliner : What about Marlin 92, A54xx, 22 cal. Rob62 : Hello Blueliner - your rifle is certainly is not common. And it could be fairly valuable.

However there is no way to know that for certain without clear pictures and or an in depth description of the rifle. Please post your question, along with clear pictures of the rifle in the Marlin section of the forums. Show overall length views of both sides of the rifle along with close ups of all factory stamps and markings The Marlin specific forum vs the blog section is the best place to address your question.

Allen Royal : Rob, How can I find the date of manufacture of my Marlin lever action Model 94 serial number ? There is at least one member JP AK who frequents that section and is very knowledgeable about these older Marlins.

FWIW - I do not know the answer to your question. Albert Owens : I have a Marlin model I would like to know when it was made and if I can shoot today ammo in it? Any help would help greatly.

Thank you Albert P. Got it from my Dad but ask him about it now. He passed away before I got them. Rob62 : Hello Lalo, Can you not figure out from the above blog what year your rifle was made? If not please advise how I can make it clearer. For valuation please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums.

This blog section is not the best place to address that issue. Lalo Villalon : Rob, you are probably right, as I checked last night, and the Letter "W" indicates it was made in I will keep on checking.

Bob Gebo : I have a model 89C. The instructions I have read say on the trigger guard, behind that on the stock tang and no so! I am about to give up. Rob62 : 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. They are rare in my opinion. Being produced from about to Since long guns were not required to have serial numbers on them under US Federal law, your rifle in fact may not have been manufactured with a serial number on it.

Many, many,. I do not know if the model 88 series of. If they were, the serial number would almost certainly be on the receiver somewhere. Side note - I am not aware of any place in the USA where. Rob62 : Hi barry caito, Not sure what formula you are referring to. Rob62 : There is no need to trust or use any "formula". But if in fact you are asking what I think you are asking - which I am not sure of at this point.

It is the first two numbers - but that is only applicable for certain years - NOT all years see blog break down. Rob62 : Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums for the most help. The blog section of the forums is not the best place to address this very speciffic question. George mcmanious : Very helpful. Doest seem to have ever been fired. Based on your information this rifle is 15 years old. Rob62 : Hi David, I take it you are not able to decipher your date of manufacture from the above information Blog?

If you tell me what is confusing or giving you trouble I can try and fix that in the blog. Marshall Reed : Rob, I appreciate your swift reply but we find the year inconsistent with our memories. All our offspring were out of the nest and getting on with their married life and child rearing eras. There is no way my wife or I would have gifted a 22 repeating rifle to one of them or have purchased it for ourselves in or any time for that matter.

If we did not purchase the gun and scope near the year I mentioned in last evenings email, we are left with no conceivable alternative of just how the rifle came to our household and has remained in our attic with perhaps occasional use by one of our five grandchildren unbeknownst to my wife or me. Nevertheless we thank you for your estimates.

What year is it? What caliber? Rob62 : Greg Nelson - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. Greg Nelson : Thanks so much, Rob, You are really fast in replying. The caliber is and marked just where you said it would be. How do I locate the general Marlin section of the forums?

Rob62 : Click the ASK button as the top of the home page. Choose Catagory: Marlin, also select the free question option. Make the title something like "looking for value of a Marlin rifle".

Don Bertsch : Super reply Rob What is the best place to sell a Marlin Golden Mountie 22 cal like new? Albert : Thank you for the info. Bob Whittlesey : Are there scope mounts available to mount a larger dia.

JD : How do? I just purchased a Marlin SBL manufactured in according to Remington Arms who e-mailed me back to confirm this. My serial number of this I omit three numbers for whatever reason security? Hopefully with time this cryptographic system of serial number issuance will be deciphered. Feel free to email me back if you can add anything to my analysis. Cheers, JD. Rob62 : JD, Thanks for the input. It will help this blog progress. I am a little dismayed that your serial number represents Judging by it there does not appear to be any discernible pattern from and before.

JD : Hi Rob. The serial I am unable to upload pics on this forum. Steven : Rob, The long version of this story is, when I turned 14 in July 80, my dad purchased a motorcycle for me to travel back and forth to school. I used to use my lunch money for gas, which my parents told me later, always made them wonder where I was getting money for gas. The owners, friends of the family, allowed me to put it on layaway and pay it out.

I starved the whole year. I took my birthday money from my 15th birthday, borrowed the rest from my sister, and told dad I wanted to go get my rifle. Surprisingly, the owners never told my parents about the purchase.

So we went down to the store and I finished paying my Marlin off, and my dad signed for it, which the owners had told me he would have to when I started the layaway. Unfortunately, when I rounded my money up to pay it off, I forgot to include a box of shells.

So, dad pitched in and bought my first box so we could go sight it in. Unfortunately, later I purchased some other guns, put the scope that came with the Marlin on another gun and the scope went when I sold that gun, so I no longer own the original scope and mounts.

If a 14 yr old kid walked into a store to make the same purchase today, it would involve the FBI, ATF, Social Services, psychiatrist, psychologist, time in a mental hospital, federal prosecutors, and probably satellite and helicopter surveillance. Oh and a speech from the president about needing stronger "gun safety" laws.

A nod to much simpler times. I do miss them. Steven : My granddad, who walked to school, took his gun to school every day and hunted for dinner on the way home. He said they actually had gun racks on the walls of the school just to keep their guns. 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. Dad, on the other hand, took his to school on the school bus.

He would keep it in his locker and ride the bus home with a friend and go hunting after school. I took mine in my truck hung prominently on a gun rack in the back glass of my truck just like all my friends.

Definitely better times. I had asked my grand father that said that he. The scope. Rob62 : Hello Brennon - The best place to address your specific question is in the general Marlin section of the forums.

H : Well thank you for pointing me in the right direction and I just. Wanted to share my findings with who ever needs it. So in the last wile I have skimmed thrugh all my values books for this model of s. To be fitted with "German rifle scopes" under sale description and looks like you have one. Jarod H. Have remained or was shipped back to new heaven for your grand father to find.

Dennis : I should have been more specific The rifle is a Marlin Model 60 the serial number is The magazine tube comes nearly to the end of the barrel. The rifle will hold 17 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber,and the action stays open after the final round is expelled. Which makes me wonder about the manufacturing date and serial number. He also had a Winchester Model 20ga. And it says National Wild Turkey Federation on one side and a strutting turkey on the other.

And in the same condition ,never fired He was a certified genius and a member of Mensa international. Can anyone tell me anything about this rifle and or shotgun? Rob62 : Dennis - The blog section of the forums, which this is and you posted in, is not the best place to pose your very specific questions.

Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. The Winchester shotgun question should likewise go in its appropriate Winchester section. When you select the ask a question link, you will get an option of which section you want to post in and you will see those sections at that time - just scroll through all the options. Tony : Huge help a new safe ruined two family heirlooms just wondering if it is worth fixing them! Rob62 : Hello Tony, Please post your question with a detailed description of the exact condition, in the general Marlin section of the forums.

Posting a few clear pictures to that thread would be best. WilliamEBliss : Thanks for the additional information on the Marlin. Thanks again. Aaron Doby : I have a Marlin papoose,wood stock ser what year and worth needs some work.

Wanting to keep it in family. Rob62 : Hello Aaron Doby, Can you not figure out from the above blog what year your rifle was made ? Please advise how I can make it clearer. For valuation post your question in the Marlin section of the forums. Dec You seem to know a bit about the And it looks quite factory! Even all the screws are plated. Any ideas??? Rob62 : GK Vaughan, The blog section of the forums is not the best place to address questions about values, or other specific questions just those that address the blog topic.

If you post it in the general Marlin section of the forums it will be answered. John : Thanks for the information. I have a semblance of a with a serial number of F, and assume that is Unfortunately, it has a Winchester butt stock and butt plate. The rifle was given to me by a friend, who passed on, saying his "uncle" had used it as personal protection preacher traveling in the rural areas of NY and PA. Thanks for your information. Frank Heabler : I have a Marlin Model 80 bolt action.

He got it from his father at about the same age approximately His father got it used and traded 2 hunting dogs for it. There is no serial number on it. How can I determine the age. Frank Heabler. Rob62 : Frank, did you read the above blog? I gave to my son he is about to give son.

Rob62 : Tom, did you read the above blog? If you did and did not understand it, how can I make it easier to understand? Any idea what year it was manufactured and what it might be worth in good condition? Rob62 : 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.

However please post your question in the general "Marlin" section of the forums. Posting a few pictures of the actual gun, showing close ups of all factory stamps and marking really helps. I would like to customize it a little with the cowboy crescent butt plate and stock. And dose any open levers fit this gun. Rob62 : Jeffrey Taylor - Did you read the blog at the top of the page?

It explains when your model 39A was made. If its unclear please post back what part may be confusing. For the other brand firearms. Please post them separately in their appropriate sections.

Clear concise descriptions of condition and configuration help. Posting a few clear pictures helps the most. I can say this. Enlarged replacement levers generally will need some minor custom fitting. Specially on older Marlins. The serial number is on the lower butt stock tang What is the year of manufacture and approx.

Thank you,. Rob62 : Hello JimmyJ, Did you read the blog at the top of the page? It explains when your model was made. Value is best addressed in the general Marlin section of the forums.

Please post that question there along with a couple of clear pictures of your rifle, for the most accurate valuation. Ony : I have Marlin 22rifle single shot bolt action no model number how old is this rife.

JimmyJ : My rifle serial number starts with "23" which I did not find on the list. Rob62 : rdk, Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. That is the key place to address questions such as yours. Posting a few clear pictures of the rifle is always best to getting an accurate answer. How many could start with "J 37XXX? West : Thanks.

Stolen from my home. Rick : Thanks Rob. I have an Original Model 39A and with your help I see it was made in I bought this gun new and have owned it much longer than I remembered. It is still in beautiful shape. The year of the rifle is a and bought it new.

I have used this gun for deer hunting for 34 years. I have harvest a lot of deer with this gun and some nice buck using open sites. I refuse to put a scope on it. I have bought other deer rifles, but for some reason when it comes opening day of season I always take my Great information on this site. I learned a lot about the three Marlin s we have. Rob62 : I personally do not consider the "Glenfield" line as a "House Brand".

However I believe that some people do. Joe L : Where and why was the 30A Glenfield called a Glenfield and not considered a house brand?

I would like to know some history on this gun. Thank you, very good site to learn. JP AK : Glenfield was not a "house brand. They often had less expensive wood in the stocks and, when checkered, used impressed checkering in place of cut checkering a less expensive process. The inner works of the action were the same as the regular Marlin line, with costs mainly contained on the stock side of production.

I hope this helps you understand the difference. Joe L : Thanks so much, I do understand and have some great history on my Marlin Glenfield Would this gun have the same resale value as the others made in Being a Glenfield? Rob62 : Joe L. Is there any way of telling what year this firearm was made. I know it was made by marlin. Would appreciate an answer. Rob62 : Scarecrow66, should be the year of manufacture.

Thanks for the info will pass it on to friends I have a 22 marlin golden 39a mountie with serial number under the lever which is 8 ? Rob62 : Jim, that number stamp does not seem correct for a model 39A. Are you certain that is the exact stamp with a space between the 8 and the 1?

If it is, then I would ask you to post a picture of it in the general Marlin section of the Forums. However you do not say if your gun is one of these "Limited" runs.

Overall if you are trying to run it down your best bet is to post clear pictures of the gun and close ups of the serial number in the general Marlin section of these forums. Brian Bracher : I have a marlin ser No. Rob62 : Brian, "OO" is for the year as shown above - did you see the above blog write up? JP AK : Brian The blog section is not intended to be the place for specific questions about specific firearms.

Please post this question in the regular Marlin category. It is probably chambered for the. Thank you. Rob62 : Hello bob , Was it not clear from my blog post above that your gun was made in ?!.

How could I make the blog easier to read? Thanks for your input. Taurus : Your info very helpful. Al : Hello My question is what are these tiny letters "JM" on the right side of the barrel in a very small circle rc.

J39— series. It is a trademark. John Kelley : I have a Marlin lever action. Starts with the letter R. Could you help me? Thanks John Kelley. The blog section is not the best place to address this issue. Rob62 : Jonas Stead - did you read the blog at the top of this page? The answer is there. MingoFrank : Jonas Snead, The proper place to ask questions would be on the Marlin section of the forum, not as a reply to a blog.

Try looking at the beginning. Rob62 : Nicole McCulley - Please post your specific question in the general Marlin section of the forums. That is the best place to address your question vs the blog section. Serial Thanks everyone Can you tell me what year it was manufactured please. Rob62 : Jesse Nicholson. Look at the top of this page. Defcon : Wow this is old, but the serial change in is not exactly correct.

I was given a serial I called marlin and they said that it was the first one made in They continued this number system for about a month before switching. Rob62 : Hello Defcon - interesting note about 73 being used as the first two digit sof the serial number for about a month January?! I did not know that, but do not doubt the validity of your claim.

Defcon : Wow, thanks for the response. I wasnt expecting it on such an old write up. I originally started looking it up trying to find a value but came up short because of the serial, which prompted me to contact marlin.

GaryD : Rob: Great article The way I read it, the A model is the oldest, but I am confused about the age of the A I just purchased.

The serial number is , which appears to have been manufactured in Your thoughts? Rob62 : With the first two digits of the serial number being 94 - you are correct in that it was made in That is the best place to address your specific question. Also please post a few clear pictures of the gun, or a detailed description of condition.

That will help get you the most accurate answer. J : My marlin model 60 prefix is MM. What dose that mean. Rob62 : J - did you read the above blog?

It addresses model 60 "codes". Here is the link you will need to go follow to look these codes up - they are separate from the ones posted in the blog.

Rob62 : Ron60 - I have not found any new confirmable info to add to the blog. DFB : I do not see a letter code. The serial number on my model 37 is Can you tell me the year of manufacture? Any ideas? ASP : Oops serial number A Rob62 : ASP - it would have been made prior to when this list begins. Post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums.

If you also post clear pictures with that thread that would be very helpful. See the post previous to yours for a link to the general Marlin section of GVB. Duck : How much is my Marlin 39A made in worth. I want to know for insurance reasons. Rob62 : Hello Duck, Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums. Rob62 : Hello Chas33, I am sure we can help. Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums.

Pete : Through your site, I found that my Marlin R. SN G was manufactured in Based on the SN, is it possible to learn the month of production? Rob62 : Hello Pete, I do not know how to determine the month of manufacture.

I love this rifle, just a plain walnut stock, no checkering or other frills. The rifle is in great condition and I plan to keep it for the rest of my life!

The thing just looks, shoots and feels good. Given its age, should I limit my rounds to gn instead of the heavier bullets?

Rob62 : There is no reason why shooting grain over grain bullets would have any effect on general wear and tear of the gun. However, I have found that grain bullets usually shoot more accurately in my. So on that basis I would try them at least. In your excellent article there is no A prefix listed. Can you give me a reasonable value and the year of manufacture for a weapon in Excellent condition?

It has a Simmons scope mounted. Thank you for your help. Rob62 : Daddyboar: Are you certain its a model "RC" - does the barrel stamp say that? If the answer is yes, please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. Be sure to include clear pictures of both the right and left side of the rifle to include showing overall length views.

Also show a close up of the entire barrel stamp. Sven : This confuses me because my has a letter and 5 digits as the serial number. So how am I supposed to know what formula to use? According to your guides my rifle could be or how do I find out for sure? Rob62 : What is the exact and complete serial number? Also what is the exact model stamp on the barrel? Sven : Model Serial T Rob62 : Your speciffic rifle was made in If there is any way I can make the above blog clearer please advise.

Ok I think I understand how I got confused. Thank you so much for your help, I inherited this rifle from my grandpa and was just curious when it was made. I know it sat in a closet for 30yrs until last week when I shot it for the 1st time. In , the Model 36 was replaced by the Model , which incorporated the patents of Thomas R.

Robinson, Jr. Sold under both the Marlin and Glenfield brands, the Model has been in continuous production from to the present day, and is currently produced by Remington Firearms under the Marlin brand.

While most production variants of the Model feature a full pistol-grip walnut stock, 20 inch barrel and full length tube magazine, other versions of the have been frequently offered by Marlin over the years, including barrel lengths of An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model is easily distinguished from its predecessors by its open ejection port machined into the side of the receiver. Design improvements include a stronger and simpler round-profile chrome-plated breech bolt, a redesigned cartridge carrier, an improved extractor, and coil-type main and trigger springs in place of the flat springs used in earlier Marlin rifles.

Like its predecessors, the receiver and all major working parts of the Model are constructed of steel forgings. With its solid, flat top receiver and side ejection of fired cartridges, the Marlin is well suited to use with a rifle scope.

From the late s onward, the Model saw increased sales among the growing number of American hunters who preferred telescopic sights over traditional iron sights. In , Marlin also incorporated its proprietary Micro-Groove rifling system into the Model and other centerfire Marlin rifles. This rifling system, which used an increased number of relatively shallow rifling grooves, cut down production time and significantly extended the service life of machine tooling.

According to Marlin, the Micro-Groove system provides very uniform bore dimensions and a very smooth bore finish designed to improve accuracy, prevent gas leakage, and reduce bore fouling. The Model is designed to be easily dismantled for cleaning. Removal of the lever pivot screw with a common screwdriver, allows field stripping of the lever arm, bolt, and ejector for maintenance. Unlike many lever action designs, the Model can be cleaned from the breech, much like a bolt-action rifle.

This in turn avoids cleaning wear to the muzzle caused by cleaning rods and tools. Gun Wiki Explore. On the Wiki. About and Community.