Where is the serial number on a Marlin rifle?
The serial number, depending on the model of rifle, will either be located on the upper or lower stock tang, bottom of the receiver, or side of the receiver.
When was the Marlin 336A made?
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, the 336A was made from 1948 to 1962 and reintroduced from 1973 to 1980. This 336A features the very cool “waffle top” receiver, which was a feature of the 336 from its introduction until 1952.
What year was my Marlin Golden 39A made?
The Golden Mountie Model 39A was introduced in 1954. The 39A was produced until 1983 when the current Golden 39A was introduced. Changes between models were so minimal the rifle is considered to have been continually produced to the same basic specifications for over 100 years.
What kind of gun is a Marlin Model 783?
Marlin Model 783- identical to the model 781 but chambered in.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Model 25 identical to Model 780 but with a birch stock rather than walnut. Originally introduced as part of Marlin’s budget Glenfield line, and continued as a Marlin “promotion model” after the Glenfield line was retired in 1983.
When did the Marlin Model 780 come out?
Production of the model 780 ended in 1988, and it was replaced by the Marlin 880 in 1989. The Marlin Model 780 features a 21.25-inch barrel with micro-groove rifling (16 grooves).
What year is my Marlin Model 336?
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.
When did the Marlin Model 1895 come out?
You apparently have a new Marlin Model 1895 that was manufactured in 1973. 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.
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