Dating a marlin rifle

How do you date a Marlins rimfire rifle?

Example: SN 2512345 would have been made in 1975 [100 - 25 = 75] and SN 94365295 would have been made in 2006 [ 100 - 94 = 06 (2006) ]. From 1962 thru 1968 Marlins rimfire rifles (other than the 39 series lever actions) used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel.

What years did Marlin make lever action rifles?

Marlin Lever Action Rifle Serial Numbers 1883 to 1906 (Including Models 1881, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897.) Note that records are chaotic as all models were numbered in a single serial number range, and numbers are often duplicated, and the dates recorded are apparently shipping dates, not dates of manufacture.

How do you date a 2000 Marlin?

I believe the rule for modern Marlins that dont start with letters, is 2000-the first 2 numbers in the serial=date. Since your first 2 are 00, I think that makes it a 2000.

What year is my Marlin Model 39-A?

You are correct about the vintage of your Marlin Model 39-A. It is a 1968 production gun. There is a thread somewhere on here that gives about all the serial number information if you want to do a SEARCH for it. It will give all the letter gun production dates as well as how to determine year of manufacture after the letter gun ceased.

What is the date code on a Marlin rimfire rifle?

From 1962 thru 1968 Marlins rimfire rifles (other than the 39 series lever actions) used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel. This date code is different than the one already listed, as Marlin rimfire rifles (other than the model 39 series) did not have a serial numbers until required to by Law after 1968.

How do I find out what year my Marlins were made?

All Marlins manufactured from 1969 to 1990: The first two digits of the serial number designate the year of manufacture, either as the last two digits of the year (in 1969-71) or as a number code (1971 and later).. Enter ONLY the LETTER CODE or the FIRST TWO digits of the serial number below.

Do Marlin rifles have serial numbers?

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.

How do I tell what year my Remington rifle is?

Those with 89XXXXXX, or if any with 88XXXXXX will be all Remington and probably say Illion N.Y. on the barrel in stead of North Haven Cn. Marlin rifle with serial number on top stock tang, behind hammer. There is some confusion about how Marlin Firearms used their serial numbers to ID the year of manufacture.

When was the Marlin Model 39 made?

The Marlin Model 39 was made in 3 different series from 1921 to 1939. The first series had a serial number with no letter prefix and was made between 1921 and 1925. The second series had the letter S as a prefix to the serial number and was made from 1925 to 1932.

What year is my Marlins model number?

All Marlins manufactured from 1969 to 1990: The first two digits of the serial number designate the year of manufacture, either as the last two digits of the year (in 1969-71) or as a number code (1971 and later)..

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 was the model 39a/39m made?

The model 39 (Not 39A/39M) was made from 1922-1938. Since you rifle does not have the HS prefix on the serial number it means it will not take the high speed .22 long rifle cartridges.