The serial number is on the lower tang on this one. I just wonder why Brophy did not list the Model RC or mention it in the book. I guess we will never know. I found part of the answer. Marlin 336 Year of Manufacture The following table can be used to date the year of manufacture of a Marlin 336. Dates of Manufacture* for: Marlin 336. Our database contains values of serial numbers for dates of manufacture from 1948 through 1968 or serial numbers through ADxxx. Nov 22, 2009  Marlin DOM's are coded in their serial numbers. Letter-prefix SN's started with 'F' in 1948 for the first Model 336's IIRC. (The previous model was the square bolt Model 36).

1. Marlin 336 Serial Number Date
2. Marlin 336 Rifle Serial Numbers

Marlin rifle with serial number on bottom stock tang, behind trigger.

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. Some people are under the belief that all one has to do is “subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 2000 and that is the year of manufacture”. This is only partially true.

In order to find the year of manufacture one needs to know the **first two character’s** of the serial number as a minimum, either letters, numbers, or a letter number combination. In addition to the first two characters of the serial number, it’s also imperative in many cases to know the model number. The serial number, depending on the model of rifle, will be located in one of the following places:

• on the upper tang
• on the lower stock tang
• at the bottom of the receiver
• on the side of the receiver

Below are the manufacturing date codes, which are the first one or two characters of the serial number. Please note this list is NOT INCLUSIVE of all Marlin firearms. Only those manufactured from 1941 through 2011 which have serial numbers on them and with the caveat mentioned elsewhere in this blog..

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:

1. Post your question in the general Marlin section of GVB. and / or
2. Contact Marlin Customer Service. Which can be done here: https://www.marlinfirearms.com/contact

EXAMPLES for reading dates of manufacture:

• If your rifle has the single letter “V” serial number prefix, that indicates a 1962 year of manufacture.
• Letters “AC” = 1967
• Numbers “24” = 1976.

(Notice there are no “I”, “O”, or “Q” serial number prefixes in use. Too confusing with the number 1, and 0 )

RANDOM NOTES -

Sometime in 2011 the serial number prefix became MR. This was done in conjunction with the sale of Marlin, and subsequent move to the Remington Arms plant in Ilion, NY. Speculation is that once receivers started being manufactured at the Ilion, NY, plant the prefix became MR.

***While potentially not relevant to this specific thread. As of late 2013, a Marlin .22 RF rifle (XT-22 Mag) had a serial number prefix of MM reported and verified. 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. See here for these guns.

All model 336’s, and all other models of centerfire lever action rifles produced by Marlin, as well as lever action rimfire rifles (39, 39A, etc) made by them will have serial numbers.

Marlin made various Limited Edition / House Brand guns. Some of which do not line up with this serial number - date of manufacture convention. One such example are at least some of the OTASCO (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co) rifles manufactured by Marlin. While these rifles are in essence model 336’s, rebranded under the OTASCO name. Their serial numbering convention was different from what is shown above. Not all Marlin House Brand rifles will vary from the above chart, but some will.

Until the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA ‘68), long guns sold in the USA were not required under US law to have serial numbers on them. After 1968 all firearms manufactured or imported into the USA were required under US Federal law to have serial numbers on them.

Want to to learn more about Marlin model 336’s in general ?! See this excellent blog I also wrote on them. It will most likely answer any question you have about these fine rifle.

Marlin 336 Serial Number Date

If you want to know if your specific Marlin has been stolen. See this blog:

Hope that helps some folks.

Rob

So... what do you think? Please leave me a comment.

Rob62 isa guru administrator and an all time top contributor at Gun Values Board.

325 Comments:

Marlin 336 Rifle Serial Numbers

• JP@AK:Good summary. I’ll offer a couple of clarifying details.
  There is one exception to the 1941 date for guns with a B prefix. In 1945, Marlin made a deluxe edition of the Model 36 that carried the B prefix. These are readily identifiable because the tang is stamped Model 1936 - the first time this designation had been used since early 1937. Also, this deluxe edition had checkering, a pistol grip cap and case colors on the receiver. This is a very rare rifle that people are unlikely to encounter - but it is an exception to the rule.
  Also, be aware that in the years 1957-59, some R numbers were used in 1957 and some S numbers were used in 1958. U numbers overlapped 1960-61, and V numbers overlapped 1961-62.
  JP
• Rob62:Thanks JP that is good additional information to know.
  Rob
• Robert-:my model 94 has serial number 3781470 i don’t see 37 listed in above list.
• Rob62:Are you asking about a 'Winchester' model 94 maybe ? This info is for Marlin rifles only. If you are asking about a Marlin model 94 - I do not know as I never heard of a Marlin model 94.
  Happy Holidays,
  Rob
• Rob62:If its a Winchester model 94 it was made in 1972
  http://oldguns.net/sn_php/windateslookup.php?file=win1894.dat
  Rob
• Robert:It was a winchester model 94, i also have a Marlin 99m1, serial # 25363444 any info on it
• Rob62:Your Marlin 99M1 would have been manufactured in 1975 per my above blog post.
• Rob62:The Marlin 99M1, if in fair to good or better condition is about $100-$175
  The Winchester model 94, if in fair to good or better condition is about $300-$400. If excellent to like new a bit more.
• Rob62:THANKS to whoever cleaned up the list for me! It looks much better now.
• Dan:Ok this is cool I have a 336 30-30 have had it since I was about 16 now I am 50. My dad has given me a 44-40 from his grandpa, took it out 2 weeks ago that was fun, don’t think it had been shot for 60+ years. Just got done getting my dads 35 rem cleaned up going to take dad out and shoot them all this weekend, also the hat trick turns out my dad has a 550-22LR. The down side to all this is my dad has not taken care of these guns at all lots of heave rust, have had to use WD-40 and steel wool still in bad shape. Your site that I just found is and will be very helpful Thanks......
• tom gerstenberger:I am curious if there are production numbers for each of the years with serial number beginning with the letter. For instance for the years 1948 (E) thru 1968 (AD), how many guns were made per year for the 336.
  Thanks.
  Tom G.
• Rob62:Tom - I suspect there are but don’t have those numbers off hand.
  FWIW - BATFE puts out annual figures listing all Firearms Manufacturers and how many each produced that year. I do not know exactly when they started doing this, but most likely in 1968 after the GCA of ‘68.
• Bob Hurley:

  Hi Ron, Thanks for your prompt reply and information. This had left me really confused. I clearly remember my dad bought a 30/30 rifle when I was only 9-14 years old which would have been 1951 to 1955. My dad had remarried about 1975 when he was in his early 60’s and passed on when he was 81 in 1994. After he passed on, my step mother asked if there was anything of his that I would like to have and I mentioned the 30/30 rifle. She told me that had loaned it to her grandson to hunt with in Maine and she would get it back and send it to me. I was surprised that there was a scope on it but it seemed still in very good condition. It is pretty clear that the number on the upper stock tang is 10081709 and MARLIN Firearms Co. North Haven, CT MOD 30AS Micro-Groove Barrel Cal 30/30 Win is on the top of the barrel. I’m beginning to wonder if my young stepbrother had possibly sold my dad’s rifle if it was worth more money then purchased a newer rifle with a scope on it to have my stepmother send to me. I never knew much about guns and wouldn’t have known the difference. 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. Until 1968, firearms sold in the USA were not required to have serial numbers on them. Can you suggest anything else in this matter? Sincerely, Bob Hurley YNCS(SS)USN(Ret)

• Rob62:Hi Bob,
  When I say 'some' Marlin Firearms I am NOT referring to the 336’s. What I am referring to is rimfire rifles (not 39/39A’s) made by Marlin. Not all of their 'budget' .22 rifles will have serial numbers. All model 336’s, and as far as I know all centerfire lever action rifles produced by Marlin, as well as lever action rimfire rifles made by them will have serial numbers. Hope that clears the matter up.
  If there is no letter in front of the serial number then without question the rifle you reference was manufactured in 1990. Another key to its vintage would be the receiver mounted safety - which Marlin did not use in the 1950’s. And lastly Marlin Microgroove barrels did not come out in full force on the model 336 until 1954/55. If your rifle has the receiver thumb safety it would clearly be of recent, 1990, manufacture.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Thomas Gerstenberger:Possibly the 1 in the serial is an L therefore making it a 1954? However, I think 1955 or 56 was when microgroove started? So...you are probably correct in that the gun was changed and is now a 1990 year of manufacture.
  I am sure Ron will correct me if necessary.
  Tom G.
• Thomas Gerstenberger:Hi Rob,
  Here is one I have been trying to crack...
  Model 1936 on the upper tang. 'B' serial on the lower tang. So far so good. However, it appears to be a 'blued' receiver! Not so good according to all my web browsing. If the serial begins with a B or no letter then it should be case colored. Any thoughts?
  My two thoughts are:
  1) ReBlued - likely, though owner says it has been in the family since grandpa and never reblued, it’s all original.
  2) Really a 'c', though the serial can not be incorrect?!
  Stumped.
  Is it possible to tell if a receiver has been reblued?
  Cheers,
  Tom G.
• Bob Hurley:Ron,
  Thanks again. My local gun dealer also remarked about the receiver thumb safety and agreed it was a late model probably in the 90’s.
  Looks like my stepmom’s grandson ripped me off and sent me something that didn’t belong to my dad.
• Rob62:Tom G. - hmmmmm, the re-blue seems to be the most plausible if the original receiver was case colored. 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 1941 year of manufacture. I don’t know when Marlin started hot bluing their guns, so can not comment on that aspect.
• JP@AK:Tom and Rob
  You are overlooking an important point. Tom’s rifle (or carbine) is marked Model 1936 on the top tang. These were only made for one year (mid-1936 until mid-1937). 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. I don’t think there is any mystery about his Marlin. We know when it was made (1936-37) and why it has the B in the serial number. It will also have a coil hammer spring.
  JP
• tom g.:J.P.,
  I have one exception...in Brophy both variations of the 1936 (no letter prefix and b prefix) the receivers are listed as being case colored, not blued. The 36 receivers 2nd and 3rd variations were blued. So either Brophy is incorrect, or...? Has anyone seen a original blued 1936 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 1936 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.
  Thanks
• tom g.:I am beginning to question Brophy. 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. The SC is supposed to be 20 inches while the À should be 24 inches. 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
• Rob62:tg - I really don’t have much to add except to say that one of the first things I learned about Marlin rifles is their consistency for inconsisteny :-)
  Brophy’s book is the 'Bible' when it comes to all things Marlin. 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. Please don’t take from this that I am bashing him in any way. With the depth of Marlin’s products I bet there are rifles out there which left the factory, that the factory doesn’t even know about. I will continue to study Brophy’s book and recomend it to any Marlin fans. If I can ever find a reasonably priced hard copy I am all over it. For now I use Google’s 'free' version.
• D Welch:The 336R.C. that I’m looking at has no serial number.
• 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. thx
• Allen:Rob, can you help with this Old gun; marlin 30/30 ( stamped top of barrel) serial number is 874990 or may be 374990 (looks like 87) model 1893 ( stamped on top of stock tang behind hammer), special 'smokeless steel' stamped on left side of barrel below rear site. date of manufacture?
  gun steel over all is in good shape ,smooth action, stock has some wear and tear with some cracks. Estimated worth ??
  thank you!
• 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.
  Regards,
  Rob
• discover:Keep in mind that the Cody firearms Museum is the only palceyou can get a factory marlin letter for your serial number according to bert
• keith hawley:Rob62;I own a marlin 39A serial # 13063. I’ve been unable to find the manufacturing date from anyone. 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 1987.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Ernesto I side Rodriguez:I own Marlin Model 1936 (stamped/etched) on the neck of the stock), (has a peep sight over it) and under the neck of the stock, it has 04847. Although, I don’t think the first letter/number is part of the '4847'. 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. I will be the first to admit my knowledge of pre model 336’s is limited.
• Everet:I have a marlin rc336,that shoots factory 170 gr. 1/2 in groups at 100 yards in out of the box wouldn`t sell for less than 800.oo$
• Everet:I have a marlin rc336,that shoots factory 170 gr. 1/2 in groups at 100 yards in out of the box wouldn`t sell for less than 800.oo$,no serial # how to find year of mfg ?
• Rob62:Everet - As far as I know ALL model 336’s and variants had serial numbers on them. 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 100 yards. You certainly have a outstanding specimen that I also would not sell if it were mine.
  My House Brand model 336 carbine with its shortened 16.25' barrel shoots about 1.5-3' groups at 100 yards.
  As a side note, and I am not sure why this is the case. Most folk’s model 336’s shoot the most accurately with 170 vs 150 grain bullets.
  Regards,
  Rob
• 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 1936 or 1937....
• Everett Presley:thanks found serial # under lever action,with that short barrel i think the gun is a real keeper. i never had to shoot twice,they just drop,& so easy to carry. happy gunning.!!
• Max20:I have a Marlin Model 60, It has a few nicks in the wood and paint.
  Any idea what is it worth?
  Thanks
• JP@AK:Max20
  A blog comment is not a place to ask a question about a specific gun. 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.
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  The blog is not the appropriate place.
• Rob62:Max20 - while this may not be the best format to reply. Value would be about $100-$175.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Trey:Rob - Forgive me if I’ve missed something above, but my Model 99 m1 has no serial number, only a stamped 'CL' near the top of the barrel near where it meets the upper furniture?
  Thanks!
• Rob62:Trey - Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Rob62:Trey - I gotcha - I did not make the connection that you were that Trey.
  The original question was about a Marlin .22 (M99/M1)IIRC. If your rifle does not have a serial number it would have been manufactured prior to 1968.
  This link should help with your gun and or all non serial numbered Marlin .22’s.
  http://guncollectionsonline.com/marlinmodel60.htm
• 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 02035891. My conclusion is 1998. Am I correct?
  Thank you,
  Larry
• willie alexander:thank you, this site is very helpful. I have a marlin model 39a that starts with a e meaning it was made in 1948, 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 'E6469' would mean you own the 6,469th rifle made that year (1948). 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 256 levermatic model 62 with a serial of 106L1? Can’t find anything with that #
• Rob62:

  Rick Smith - sorry I can not address your Levermatic’s serial number issue. It “should” have a serial number indicative of being made in the 1960’s since that is when these guns were made. I do not know why yours is as it is. I suggest posting your question in the Marlin section of the forums. However, read this article. It addresses the serial number issue of model 62’s in some detail. Maybe this is one of those guns that was sent back to the factory have a serial number added? http://www.leverguns.com/articles/malloy.htm

• Clark:What is the value of a Marlin Golden 39-A manufacturer date 1965 in excellent condition. Thanks.
• Gordon Wereley:I have a Marlin Model 1895 45/70 with serial # B006114. In your list of Serial numbers=Dates of Manufacture you don`t mention letter prefixes on some of the later models. Can I assume that this rifle was made in year 2000?
• Ivan:I recently received a Marlin 30-30, Model 1893, serial number 422317. I cannot find this serial number in any chart or list. I’ve looked everywhere on the rifle and can find no other numbers or letters.
  The barrel states it is a Marlin Safety, Special Smokeless Steel, Marlin Firearms Co. New - Haven, CT. USA and the three PAT’D dates.
  Any information would be appreciated.
  Ivan Mitzel
• Rob62:Hi Ivan,
  Please post this question in the Marlin speciffic section of the forums.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Mark Suain:I have a Model 93 .30-30 that was my dad’s. It’s a shorty with a serial number of 8586. 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. any idea of a value or any information about the gun?
• Rob62:Hi Mark Suain,
  Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums for the best assistance.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Mike Rochen:Looking for date of manufacture for my Mod. 1893. Serial # A3016. 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.
• Rob62:Hi Mike Rochen,
  Please post your question in the Marlin section of the forums. Posting a few clear pictures along with a detailed description is always the best way to get an accurate valuation.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Papy Mike:Hello,
  I am completely lost with all these sometimes letters, sometimes numbers, sometimes both, ad I can’t determine the fabrication date of the 336 C I got last week.
  It’s a new one, of course made by Remington. 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 2011 or later year of manufacture.
• Papy Mike:Thanks a lot Rob62.
  When you say 'or later year' how to determine 2012, 2013, 2014 ?
  I have bought my 336 last week, I suppose the manufacture occured maybe in 2014 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 2011. When Marlin moved to be co-located with the Remington plant in Ilion, NY. After Marlin’s sale to Cerberus Investment - the parent group of Remington Arms. 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.
• discover:Marlin guns dont seem to get the respect of Winchester and colts..wonder why?
• 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 ? I sure haven’t. Lots of Winchesters 94’s, Henry’s, and other odds and ends but nary a Marlin. I’m sure there is a movie somewhere that has a Marlin featured in it, but I sure can’t think of one offhand.
• JP@AK:You are right about the movies, Rob. I can’t ever recall seeing a Marlin used. What is funny though is the preponderance of Model 92 Winchesters in old westerns, even those supposedly set in the 1870s and 1880s. (!)
  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. He’s shooting a Model 92, but the loading gate is on the wrong side of the carbine. Obviously, the film has been reversed.
• Papy Mike:To ROB 62.
  I followed your information and asked Remington about the date of fabrication of my 336C.
  They just answered :
  'Hello sir, thank you for contacting Marlin firearms. That firearm was made in 2013 and was produced by Remington.'
  Thanks a lot ROB.
• Glenn Justus:I have a model 1894 Marlin 32-20 sn 149833. It is aprox. 80% gun. can you tell the date of mfg. and current value?
• 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 336 was.
• Max:Dam good info. That’s from a30 year gunsmith that’s retired
• Dave:Thanx for the help-found the year of my 30/30 Marlin.
• jerrycargile:Thanks for your informative and prompt response. I’ve been to both sites numerous times thinking I may have missed something the past several days. 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. sometime between 1936 and l948. Another gun site told me my gun was made in l907 or later???
  My s/n is 26062747 if you have other info to the contrary. My local gunsmith looked in his books and couldn’t find the s/n. Thanks for your help. Jerry
• Will:I have a 39a golden Mountie in good condition, serial number starts with a 'y'. This gun has a strait stock, what’s it worth ?
• Rob62:

  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. This section for blogs, is by design not intended for that purpose. Please post your question there. Happy New Year, Rob

• Jim 62:I have marlin model 39 22cal. serial number s764 octagon barrel when was it made poor to good condition what might it be worth
• Rob62:Hi Jim 62,
  That’s a very easy question to answer - however the Marlin section of the forums is the place to post and answer that question. This section for blogs, is by design not intended for that purpose. Please post your question there.
  Happy New Year,
  Rob
• woody Fogg:We have a marlin model # 1894c .357 magum Serial # 96000363
  can you tell us what year it was made & who owned the plant? at
  the time of manufacture !
• JP@AK:woody Fogg
  Please ask your question here: http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Blog posts are not the right forum for queries about individual guns.
  Thanks!
  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.
  Regards,
  Rob
• LEVERSHOOTER:WHAT YEAR DID THEY START THE PUSH SAFETY ON SIDE OF 336CS LIKE ON A AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN SAFETY
• 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. I do know that after the sale of Marlin to Cerberus Investments (Remington),and the subsequent move of Marlin production to Ilion NY, they did not use it any more which was about 2009/10.
  LEVERSHOOTER - Marlin announced the receiver button safety in 1984 and they have been on the model 336’s and variants since then.
• Junior Garvin:Thank You for the information posted on here. I was wanting to know what year my rifle was produced. It was my Grandpas and my Grandmother gave it to my Dad when my Grandpa passed away in the early 70’s. I been wondering for a long time how old it was and thanks to you now I know..
• b gray:I have a marlin rifle S# R26441 can u tell me alittle about as I really know nothing when was it made and how much is it worth its in very good condition.. I would appreciate ur help, thank u..
• Rob62:B gray,
  As you can see from this blog your speciffic rifle was made in
  1958. 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.
  Regards,
  Rob
• B Gray:Thank u Rob 62 for the information, and it was so quick! Thanks again..
• Blueliner:What about Marlin 92, A54xx, 22 cal. 1883 ? Rare ?
• 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.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Allen Royal:Rob,
  How can I find the date of manufacture of my Marlin 25-20 lever action Model 94 serial number
  409152?
  Thanks
  Allen Royal
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• Rob62:Hello Allen Royal,
  Post your question in the Marlin section of the forums. 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).
  Regards,
  Rob
• Albert Owens:I have a Marlin model 1894 25-20 #262889. 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.S. Got it from my Dad but ask him about it now. He passed away before I got them.
• Rob62:Hello Albert Owens,
  Please see the comment previous to yours
  Rob
• Lalo Villalon:I own a Marlin Model 336 RC Cal 30-30, serial number W1707, my dad purchased it in the early 1950’s, however, can you tell me what year it was produced by Marlin? thank you for your help. also, where can I go to find out what my rifle is worth, as it is in excellent condition. thanks, Lalo
• 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.
  FWIW your rifle was not made until the 1960’s (see above blog) so it would have been impossible to have been purchased in the 1950’s.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Lalo Villalon:Rob, you are probably right, as I checked last night, and the Letter 'W' indicates it was made in 1963. I will keep on checking. thanks for your help.
• adam fesperman:Rob, thanks for all the info on the ser. num. , I was able to ck mine and was made 1995 so not too old, but still a great 22 rifle . all the best to you an yours! adam fesperman [ <email> ]
• Bob Gebo:I have a model 89C .22 Cal auto and I can’t find the serial number which I need to register it where I live. 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.
  Thanks for your help
• 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.
  The model 89C is not one of Marlin’s more common .22’s. (They are rare in my opinion). Being produced from about 1946 to 1956. 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, .22 rifles produced prior to 1968 did not have serial numbers on them. I do not know if the model 88 series of .22’s were manufactured with serial numbers. 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 .22 rifles, even semi automatic .22 rifles need to be 'Registered'.
  Regards,
  Rob
• barry caito:Using your formula, it would make a 39A mfg using first two digits 99-2001
  If last two 96, subtracted from 100, makes mfg date 2004.
  These are on a 39 A on gun broker, and I want to bid on what I know the piece
  mfg date is since REMLINS are getting such a beating, quality wise.
  many thanx,
  barry caito
• Rob62:Hi barry caito,
  Not sure what formula you are referring to. The blog is straightforward and matches serial numbers prefixes (first character/s) to the exact year made from 1941 through 2011.
  As mentioned in the blog - one CAN NOT simply subtract (formula?) the first two digits from 2000 to get year of manufacture, as this does NOT work for all Marlins.
• barry caito:Formula= first two digits or last two subtracted from 100.
  EX:99xxxxx96 would, in the first two digits show mfg date of 2004,
  whereas last two subtracted from 100 =2011.
  My ? is, which do I trust to be accurate?
  barry
• Rob62:There is no need to trust or use any 'formula'.
  All the dates of manufacture / serial numbers from 1941-2011 have been broken down for you in the above blog.
  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).
• p.s.51:I have a Commemorative mdl 336 1970 serial,#70 82005 does anyone know how much it is worth
• 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. Regards, Rob
• George mcmanious:Very helpful. I have a marlin 1895/450 that is in mint condition. Doest seem to have ever been fired. Based on your information this rifle is 15 years old. Thanks
• dean beaudry: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
• David:I have a marlin glenfield modle 60 trying to find out how old it is ,thanks david <email>
• Rob62:Hi David,
  I take it you are not able to decipher your date of manufacture from the above information (Blog) ? Did you see the link in the blog specifically addressing some model 60’s that would not be covered by the blogs in depth list of dates ?
  If you tell me what is confusing or giving you trouble I can try and fix that in the blog.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Marshall Reed:Rob, I appreciate your swift reply but we find the year 1987 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 1987 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.
• Greg Nelson:Cannot find mine - a Marlin Safety No. 448970. What year is it? What caliber? Thanks!
• Rob62:

  Greg Nelson - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. The most appropriate place for it. Since your rifle was made prior to 1941 it would not be covered under this blog. If you also want value, post a detailed description. Or best yet, clear photos of the left and right side - overall length views. As well as close ups of all factory stamps and markings. Caliber should be stamped on the rear of the barrel, just ahead of the receiver. We will specially need to see the model markings - one of which should be on the top stock tang. Regards, Rob

• Greg Nelson:Thanks so much, Rob,
  You are really fast in replying. The caliber is 30-30 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 1893 rifle'.
• dan:your the closes i have found and i have search hard finding rifle date on the marlin lever gun that makes sense
  thanks dan
• Don Bertsch:Super reply Rob... What is the best place to sell a 1965 Marlin Golden Mountie 22 cal like new?
• Rob62:Don, The following web sites are all good places to list your Marlin - Gunbroker, Gunsamerica, or Armslist.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Bob Whittlesey:Are there scope mounts available to mount a larger dia. scope to the Marlin 80DL with the side
  barrel mounting screws?
• JD:How do? Just some input/info for the knowledge database, specifically the MR prefix you mentioned that began in 2011. I just purchased a Marlin 1895 SBL (manufactured in 2015 according to Remington Arms who e-mailed me back to confirm this). My serial number of this 2015 .45-70 is MR99###E. I omit three numbers for whatever reason (security?), but there IS an 'E' at the end. Hopefully with time this cryptographic system of serial number issuance will be deciphered. Obviously the subtraction method from 100 doesn’t work here, but 99 = 2015 might be a starting point with a known quantity. 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 2015. Judging by it there does not appear to be any discernible pattern from 2011 and before. However it’s way to early to draw that conclusion. Regards, Rob
• JD:Hi Rob. If some other folks can chime in with their MR serial numbers along with their model and year (if known), then reverse engineering the 'system' shouldn’t take long at all, but of course input will be needed. Alternatively, someone COULD go to Ilion, NY and find the Rem Arms folks local hangout and 'chat them up' over a tasty beverage...just good old school information gathering. :)
• JD:MR12393E = 2014 Marlin 1895 SBL .45-70, no discernible pattern at this point to the S/N issuance.
• Marc:Hello, I’m trying to find out the manufacture date and value of my model 93. The serial # 1638. I am unable to upload pics on this forum
• Steven:I looked at your guide and it’s not even close for my rifle. I purchased a Marlin Limited Edition 3080 Trail Rider from OTASCO in 1980. The Serial Number is TR0005xx which your guide says makes it newer than I know it is.
• Rob62:

  The OTASCO rifles had their own unique serial number block and would be outside of what I have listed above. Your rifle would (should) have been made in 1980. Marlin made various rifles (Limited Edition / House Brand) such as yours which do line up with this serial number - date of manufacture convention. I have edited the blog to reflect this point. Regards, Rob

• 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. Sometime after school started, I went in to OTASCO looking for a rifle to deer hunt with and chose this Marlin. The owners, friends of the family, allowed me to put it on layaway and pay it out. A whole whopping $149.50+ tax. What didn’t go for gas in the motorcycle, went on the gun. $5 to $10 a month. I starved the whole year. lol. 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. So, I can confirm, you are correct, this gun was made in 1980, because the gun hadn’t been in the store long when I picked it out. 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.
  Its just sad that this can’t happen today. 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.
• JP@AK:

  Great story, Steven. Thanks for sharing. I was that age in the early 1960s. My buddy and I would get home from school in the springtime, grab our .22 rifles, jump on our bicycles with the rifle in one hand. Then we’d ride across town, out into the boondocks and spend several hours hunting rabbits and snakes. Afterward, we’d ride back across town carrying our rifles home. We’d also do it all summer, after school let out for the year. No one, including the police, paid a bit of attention. Great times. Different times. Better times. JP

• Steven:My granddad, who walked to school, took his gun to school every day and hunted for dinner on the way home. If he didn’t shoot anything, the family didn’t have meat for dinner. 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. Missing just couldn’t be afforded. 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. Steven
• Brennon:Well rob62 thank you for making this forum post but I’m in a bit of a delema I have a marlin model 336 s.c that has the searal number H4000 and it seems to have a buehler scope mount with a ziess 'zielklein' scope wish I have never heard of and I can’t seem to find anything on. I had asked my grand father that said that he. Dad bought the rifle as is from Marlin in new haven and I can’t find any thing about these rifles being manufactured like this, much less finding any thing on. The scope
• Rob62:Hello Brennon - The best place to address your specific question is in the general Marlin section of the forums. But the short answer is that have never heard of a Marlin coming with a Zeiss scope from the factory / as a factory original option.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Brennon:Wow thank you so much I don’t think that I have ever gotten a response so diligently from a forum thank you very much
• Jarod.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 336 s.c fitted with a ziess on a buehler mount. So in 1951′ as is your cerial number there was an order of 57 rifles to the buehler company in orinda cal. To be fitted with 'German rifle scopes' under sale description and looks like you have one
• Jarod H.:Looks like one may. Have remained or was shipped back to new heaven for your grand father to find.
• Dennis:I have a Model 60 with serial number beginning with 11 it is an 18 round model and the action stays open when empty By everything I have read this isn’t possible can anyone tell me how this is?
• Dennis:I should have been more specific The rifle is a Marlin Model 60 the serial number is 11305908 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. I don’t know when my Dad bought it but he never shot it and left the owners manual attached He passed and now the rifle is mine. I have read that these rifles were available for a short time in the 1980’s But mine has a 1989 serial number. Which makes me wonder about the manufacturing date and serial number. He also had a Winchester Model 1300 20ga. youth with a laminated stock that has some nice engraving on the receiver. 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. I can’t help thinking he never fired these weapons for a reason. 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 blog section in general is designed primarily to address one specific subject, in this case; serial numbers = years of manufacture for Marlin. 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.
  Regards,
  Rob
• WilliamEBliss:Thanks for the additional information on the Marlin. It’s really nice to have this kind of advice at my finger tips. Thanks to all you Guys on The Gun Values Board. Thanks again
• Aaron Doby:I have a Marlin papoose,wood stock ser#12456008 what year and worth needs some work.my dad gave it to me when I was 5 and I’m 27 now so it has been shot many of times.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 (1988) ?
  Please advise how I can make it clearer.
  For valuation post your question in the Marlin section of the forums. This blog section is not the best place to address that issue.
  Regards,
  Rob
• GK Vaughan:Hello Rob,
  I’m not sure if you are still monitoring this page, but I just found it. (Dec 2015). You seem to know a bit about the 336. So, I acquired back in 1985 a 336-RC with a serial #AC12204. OK, it’s a ‘67. But... the entire gun is either chrome or nickel plated. And it looks quite factory! Even all the screws are plated. Never thought much about until recently and I’ve never seen another one anywhere. Any ideas???
  Thanks!
• 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. Regards, Rob
• John:Thanks for the information. I have a semblance of a 336 with a serial number of F8146, and assume that is 1949. 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 .22 that I got from my father when I turned 10 (1976). He got it from his father at about the same age (approximately 1944). 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.
  Thanks.
  Frank Heabler
• Rob62:

  Frank, did you read the above blog ? I address that very issue in it. If there is no two letter code then there is no way to provide a year of manufacture. Happy Holidays, Rob

• tom mcbride: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. 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 ? Happy Holidays, Rob
• OldNav2:Rob - hope you’re still out there...
  I have an OLD Marlin Model 1895, serial 138101. I know it’s older than 1949 when I first shot it (don’t ask) and I believe my father bought it in the early ’30s in Wyoming. 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. Happy Holidays, Rob
• bigjohn:To anyone I just would like to know if the stocks of the 1894s Originals are the same as the newer 1894 cl .I would like to customize it a little with the cowboy crescent butt plate and stock.And dose any open levers fit this gun. i love this gun shoots great in the 218 Bee but i like that old look . thank you
• Jeffrey Taylor:Hi, I’m just wondering the age of my .22Marlin, M#39-A, Ser. # D1482 All I know is it’s older (I’m pretty sure) than me...I’ll be 59 in March, 2016. Also, if you have any info on S&W .22 and .38 Spl revolvers or can point me in the correct direction it would be appreciated. Thank you, Jeff Taylor, Pgh, PA
• 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.
  bigjohn - I do not know the answer to your question - which should also be posted in the Parts and Repair section of the forums. I can say this. Enlarged (replacement) levers generally will need some minor custom fitting. Specially on older Marlins.
• JimmyJ:Hi:
  I have a Marlin Model 336 in .44 Magnum caliber.
  The serial number is on the lower butt stock tang #239099.
  What is the year of manufacture and approx. value ?
  Thank you,
• Rob62:Hello JimmyJ,
  Did you read the blog at the top of the page ? It explains when your model 336 was made. If its unclear please post back what part may be confusing. 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. Regards, Rob
• 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
• msmike:go to the top and read the letter prefix. the numbers are there too. 23 is 1977
• robert:rdk801 i have a marlin lever action 1894s in 41mag.serial number starts with #16 is this a rare rifle ,i cant find any info.on it. thank you rdk801.
• Rob62:rdk801,
  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. Regards, Rob
• W. West:This Marlin S/N is very similar to mine. How many could start with 'J 37XXX?
• JP@AK:'How many could start with 'J 37XXX?'
  1,000 of them, made in 1952.
• W. West:Thanks. Searching for S/N J37114. Stolen from my home.
• Rick:Thanks Rob.
  I have an Original Model 39A and with your help I see it was made in 1982. I bought this gun new and have owned it much longer than I remembered. It is still in beautiful shape.
  Rick
• Joe L:On a Marlin 30-30 Lever action 30A Glenfield model would this be one of the store models. The year of the rifle is a 1981 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 30-30. Great information on this site. I learned a lot about the three Marlin 30-30s we have.
• Rob62:I personally do not consider the 'Glenfield' line as a 'House Brand'. However I believe that some people do. When I say House Brand, I am referring to guns made by Marlin and then stamped with Sears, Western Auto, Montgomery Ward, etc. information, model designations, trade names, and such.
• Joe L:Where and why was the 3030 30A Glenfield called a Glenfield and not considered a house brand ? or is it? 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.' Rob62 explained what those were.
  The Marlin Glenfield line was Marlin’s own brand and it indicated more economic versions of the Marlin top-line guns. 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 1981 Marlin Glenfield 3030. Would this gun have the same resale value as the others made in 1981 Being a Glenfield ?
• Rob62:

  Joe L. - House Brand, and “pure” Marlin’s have basically the same values. **Maybe** 10-25% less if in equal condition. But that is very subjective. Please post further questions regarding off topic discussions in the general Marlin section of the forums. That is the best place to address these off topic issues.

• scarecrow66:Rob I have j.c higgins 3030 model 45 the serial no begins with the letter T. Is there any way of telling what year this firearm was made. I know it was made by marlin. Would appreciate an answer. scarecrow66
• Rob62:Scarecrow66,
  1960 should be the year of manufacture. Same as non House Brand Marlin’s.
• LES:** Well done BOB!.....Thanks for the info will pass it on to friends...
  LES
• jim:Didnt really help for some reason.I have a
  22 marlin golden 39a mountie with serial number under the lever which is
  ( 8 18899 ) ?
• 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.
  FWIW - there were some special runs with 'odd' numbers/prefixes. 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 1894 ser No. 00063948 which shows as made in 1890s but the rifle is a lot newer than that???
• Rob62:Brian, 'OO' is for the year 2000 as shown above - did you see the above blog write up?
  Model 1894’s (the modern version, were made in 2000, earlier, and are still being made today)
• 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. Here’s a link:
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Based on the serial number you supplied, I strongly suspect you have one of the modern Model 1894 carbines, first produced in 1969. It is probably chambered for the .44 Special or .44 Magnum cartridge, neither of which were even invented in the 19th Century.
• jim:I just put some reading glasses on and took another look at the serial number and it appears to be a ( s )and not an 8 on the prefix so I would assume it is a 1959. Thank you.
  love the sight
• bob 111:I have a Marlin Glenfield model 25 bolt action. serial # 71331350,When was it made?
• Rob62:Hello bob 111,
  Was it not clear from my blog post above that your gun was made in 1971 ?!. How could I make the blog easier to read ? Thanks for your input. Rob
• Al:Hello
  My question is what are these tiny letters 'JM' on the right side of the barrel in a very small circle
  336rc. J39— series
• JP@AK:JM stands for John Marlin, the founder of the company. It is a trademark.
• John Kelley:I have a Marlin lever action.the serial no. Starts with the letter R. I bought a hammer extionsion gthm-70 for 1957-1982 &it doesn’t fit. Could you help me? I hate to buy another that doesn’t fit. Thanks John Kelley
• Rob62:John Kelley - Please post your question in the parts & repair section of the forums for help. The blog section is not the best place to address this issue. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/parts-repairs/
• Jonas Stead:I have a 30-30 Marlin 336 sc # F52142 Would like to know the year it was made?
• 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.
  However, if you read the blog you’ll find your answer. Try looking at the beginning.
• Nicole McCulley:I have a special 45/70 elk hunters special, all engraved it’s #50 of 250 made it is 24 karet gold it’s model 1895ss, serial # 00014145, would like to know how much it is worth?
• 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. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Nicole McCulley:I need to know what a Marlin 1895SS is valued at? Serial # 00014145
• Nicole McCulley:I’m real STUPID, about computers! Thanks everyone...
• 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. Here is the link to that section - http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Jesse Nicholson:I have a Golden 39AS serial # 05095711. Can you tell me what year it was manufactured please. Thank you. Jesse
• Rob62:Jesse Nicholson.
  Look at the top of this page. 1995
• Defcon:Wow this is old, but the serial # change in 1973 is not exactly correct. I was given a 336 serial #73000001.
  I called marlin and they said that it was the first one made in 73. 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 ?!) in 1973. I did not know that, but do not doubt the validity of your claim. However I don’t think I have ever encountered one of these guns - with 73 up front.
• 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.
• GaryD9088:Rob:
  Great article.....but, I’m confused. The way I read it, the 336A model is the oldest, but I am confused about the age of the 336A I just purchased.
  It has the CBS, the receiver is D &T, and the initials ‘JM’ is stamped into the left side of the barrel, near the receiver, but other info on the barrel indicates it is ‘Micro Grooved’. The serial number is 94002897, which appears to have been manufactured in 2006.
  It is in VG condition and I paid $375 for it. To be perfectly honest, I thought it was a good price (considering the name, caliber and condition), so I bought it to sell/trade. However, after reading your article, I’m not sure if I paid too much, or not.
  Your thoughts?
  Thanks!
• Rob62:

  With the first two digits of the serial number being 94 - you are correct in that it was made in 2006. I do not think $375 was not an outrageously high price if it was in very good condition. If you have any further questions about this rifle please post them in the general Marlin section of the forums as that is the best place to address those issues.

• CURTIS bRASHER:what is the value of a like new model P SINGLE SHOT
• Rob62:Hello CURTIS bRASHER - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. 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. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• 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. http://guncollectionsonline.com/marlinmodel60.htm
• Ron60:MR#%*& A= 2011 B=2012 C=2013 D=2014 E=2015 F=2016 ??????? maybe
• 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 11544. Can you tell me the year of manufacture?
• Rob62:Hello DFB - Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums.
  Here is that link:
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Be sure to include clear pictures of the gun and all factory stampings on it.
  Regards,
  Rob
• ASP:I am looking for a year of a marlin 30-30 lever action with model number A324 it also has the SMOKELESS METAL stamped on it. Any ideas?
• Rob62:ASP - it would have been made prior to 1941 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 1956 worth. it is very good condition with a scope added. it was my Great Uncles favorite Squirle gun. I want to know for insurance reasons. its a family heirloom. Thanks.
• Rob62:Hello Duck,
  Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums.
  Here is that link:
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Be sure to include clear pictures of the gun and all factory stampings on it.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Chas33:I have a marlin model 90 over under 16ga duel trigger serial number H450 in good/excellent condition would you be able to give me an estimated value?
• Rob62:Hello Chas33,
  I am sure we can help.
  Please post you question in the general Marlin section of the forums.
  Here is that link:
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Be sure to include clear pictures of the gun.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Pete:Through your site, I found that my Marlin 336-R. C. SN G21589 was manufactured in 1950. I love this rifle, even more so now that I know it’s two years older than I am.
  Based on the SN, is it possible to learn the month of production?
  Thanks!
• Rob62:Hello Pete,
  I do not know how to determine the month of manufacture.
• Pete:Thanks, I don’t suppose I really need to know the production month. 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 150 gn instead of the heavier bullets?
• Rob62:There is no reason why shooting 150 grain over 170 grain bullets would have any effect on general wear and tear of the gun. However, I have found that 170 grain bullets usually shoot more accurately in my .30-30 chambered rifles. So on that basis I would try them at least.
• Daddyboar:I’m looking at a 336RC with a sn A32xx. 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 3-9 Simmons scope mounted.
  Thank you for your help
• Rob62:Daddyboar:
  Are you certain its a model '336RC' - 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.
  Here is that link:
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  Regards, Rob
• Sven6100:This confuses me because my 336 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 1960 or 1974 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 ?
  Regards,
  Rob
• Rob62:Your speciffic rifle was made in 1960. If there is any way I can make the above blog clearer please advise.
• Sven6100:Ok so then if there is a letter then the numbers aren’t used at all in the equation to figure out date of manufacture? 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. Fires dead straight and consistent!! Thanks again.
• Rob62:You are correct. If there is a letter or two letters, those represent the year of manufacture.
• John56:I have a Merlin model 56, .22 cal, that I received for Christmas in 1956. I was 13. It says on the barrel that it is Microgroove. but I cannot find a s/n on it. From previously posts I gather that some .22s of the era did not have s/ns. Other wise where would I look.
  John
• Rob62:My understanding is that some model 56’s did not have serial numbers on them - yet some did. Even though long guns in the USA were not legally required to have serial numbers on them prior to 1968 - Marlin did put them on some. 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. Contrary to what would be common sense. The earlier model 56’s were serial numbered, with Marlin stopping the process at some point.
• JohnR:Im having some confusion with the info listed above because my 30-30 seems to qualify for two different dates. The serial number starts with an F which would indicate 1949 but then the first 2 numbers of the 4 digits after that are 25xx which would be 1975. Can anyone clarify this for me? Thank you very much.
• Rob62:

  JohnR, if your serial number begins with an F (or any letter/s) then you disregard the numbers following for year of manufacture. F = 1949 as you referenced, which is when your rifle was made. FWIW - the numbers following the letter in your serial number would loosely indicate the number that your rifle was produced in that year.

• JohnR:Thank you Rob62! I appreciate it! It was my grandfathers so that year would make sense.
• The Shootist:Thank you so much for this information. Not even Brophy’s book has info on the C,c and D date codes between 1945 and 1947.
• Aubrey:Lol finally took me forever to figure out when my model 995 was manufactured
• 336cs:I can’t find a year for my Marlin it says it is a 336cs. It is a .35 an 11067132 were would I began my hunt
• 336cs:I can’t find a year for my Marlin it says it is a 336cs. It is a .35 sn#11067132 were would I began my hunt
• Rob62:Hello 336cs,
  Did you read the above blog ?!
  If you did, you should have seen that your specific rifle was made in 1989.
  Regards,
  Rob
• MLon:This was EXTREMELY helpful and gave me the date of my Dads 1975 Model 990 Marlin .22LR ONLY.
  THANK YOU !!!
• woody:rob i have a marlin 22 model 20A with an octagon barrel 24'
  I Removed the butt and on the upper lefthand side of the tang
  there are three numbers 845 is the the date of manufacturing and the serial# please let me know. Thank you
• Rob62:woody - Marlin No. 20 is a slide-action .22 caliber rifle with an octagonal barrel and tubular magazine, bearing patents of August 12, 1890 through November 29, 1904, produced by the Marlin Firearms Co. of New Haven, CT. U.S.A. This blog does not address rifles that old - I can not offer any advise. If you post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums another member may be able to help. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• David:My Gun is a 336W JM gold trigger serial # 99170396 A
  This does not line up with this dating system. Is there any way to find out the date.
• Rob62:

  Hello David, Your serial number does line up with the serial numbering convention. Use “99″ and you will see the year yours was made above. (Hint 2001)

• Scott:Thank you very much Rob , the information you gave me . It was very helpful . You have a great day . I will tell my family & friends if they need any info on any thing to be sure and use the knowledge you provide . Thanks again sincerely Scott .
• Gary R:My s.# is tr00 xXxX can’t find anything on it. ?
• Rob62:

  Gary R. - post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums along with a few clear pictures of the gun and I bet we can clear this issue up fairly fast.

• Texan Shooter:Thanks Rob for your informative article!
  I own a Marlin 336W (Bought it at Bass Pro Shops) several years ago. Serial number starts with MR#####B so it’s a post 2011-ish rifle. Any new updates on a serial numbering convention for post-2011 'MR' rifles? Any idea what the 'B' means also?
• Rob62:Texan Shooter - unfortunately I do not have any updates for post 2011 Marlins.
• Mike:Thanks Rob! I just today purchased a 336w in 30-30. It’s in nice condition and appears to be fired very few times. Thanks to your link, I was able to deduce that it was built in 2002. Bought it from a local pawn shop, out the door for 325. Also bought a box of ammo, Hornaday leverevolution for 23 bucks. Curious to know what you think about both purchases.
• Rob62:$325 for that rifle seems like a very fair price. As to ammo, all I use is conventional 150 or 170 grain jacketed flat point cartridges. Generic loads such as those by Federal still cost me about $16-19. When I consider the costs of my own reloads, I can make those for a lot less even.
  While the Leverevolution is a leap forward in .30-30 ammo. My opinion is that the basic jacketed lead ammo is sufficient for all my needs or wants.
• Mike:Thanks for your response. I thought I had gotten a square deal on the rifle. Had been looking for a pre-safety model for quite a while, but all were more than I wanted to pay. They had one in the shop where I bought mine. A 1950 336 in nice condition. Couldn’t get them below 450. It may be worth that, but wasn’t sure. Almost too nice to use. Was curious about the Hornady rounds because I had never seen them before, or even heard of them for that matter. It’s all they had. I’m guessing they are higher velocity and less drop. Wonder if they feed OK? Not sure about the flex tip thing. Will buy some conventional shells for fun and perhaps save these for deer season. Thanks again.
• L. V.:can’t find my serial number on my marlin 3030 rifle. the only numbers i can locate are the mod 336 on the left side of the rear of the barrel and another number underneath side of the bolt , 236F. where is the serial number?
• Rob62:

  From the above blog: “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”. With your model 336, the serial number is almost certainly on the bottom or top stock tang. (You may have to lift up the lever to see it if on the bottom stock tang). If after a thorough and complete check of the rifle, you still can not find the serial number it will most likely have been removed or obliterated. (Which under USA Federal Laws is a Felony - GCA 1968)

• Cletus:Rob,
  I Just ought a Marlin 1894 with the serial number start with 20 which indicates a 1980 date.
  Question:
  What I was wondering about was:
  Do the rest of the numbers on a marlin rifle serial number indicated any information other than an I.D. number?
• Rob62:Cletus - to the best of my knowledge the remainder of the serial number/s do not mean anything other than the complete serial # ID. 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.
• David White:This really helped me to find out the year my gun was made In. Thank You
• BOBBY C.:I HAVE A MARLIN 1894, 44 MAG.
  SERIAL NO. MR52212F
  CAN YOU TELL ME DATE OF MFG.?
  THANKS !
  MTNBOB
• Rob62:Bobby C - per the above blog. That rifle would have been made in 2011 or more recently.
• Bobby C:I HAVE A MARLIN, MODEL 1894CB, COWBOY LIMITED, CAL. 44 - 40, OCTAGINAL 24' BARREL WITH SERIAL NO. 03025818 A.
  CAN YOU TELL ME MFG. DATE OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL RIFLE ?
  THANKS AGAIN !
  BOBBY C
  mtnbob
• Rob62:Hello Bobby C. Did you see the above blog with explanations of how to read your serial number ? If you did and are still having difficulties, please advise how I can make it easier to understand the info presented. I am always looking for ways to improve my blog posts.
• Tom:WOW this was a great help thank you so much for doing your homework and sharing with others awesome. Very helpful Tom
• Smithfirearms.com:My number for my 45-70 is lvooo643
• Rob62:Hello Smithfirearms.com, sounds like you have a rifle made outside the window of dates covered by this blog. Either that, or your rifle was part of a Special production run which fell outside the normal serial numbering convention. Regards,
  Rob
• nuclearmac:i have a marlin 922m 22 magnum.. the serial number is 922m7982, have searched to find out man. date.. any help... thanks ..mac
• Rob62:Hello nuclearmac - This is one of those cases where the above serial number convention does not work. The 922M’s were made from aprox. 1993-2001/2. In 1993 they were made with a walnut stock, and no checkering. In 1994-1999 with a walnut stock, with checkering. In 2000-2001, with a hardwood stock with checkering. I suspect yours will be an early production gun. Possible a 'Pre-Production' model made in late 1992. I have no further info on this model.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Mike:Hey Rob. Am looking for a .22 mag lever action rifle. Preferably a Marlin. The Marlin and Winchester rifles I have seen are priced from 900 to 1000 bucks. I know they are no longer made, but is this really what they can bring these days? A new Henry can be bought in the 400 dollar range. Any thoughts on how they compare?
• Rob62:Unfortunately quality, .22 Mag chambered lever guns in nice condition by Marlins and Winchester do go as high as $1K. Some even higher depending on the exact version and condition.
  With that said todays Henry’s are about half those prices for a new one. It will really come down to your budget and how bad you want one brand over the other. Personally I have not owned a new Henry lever action, and have heard nothing but good stuff about them.
  Regards,
  Rob
• JP@AK:Rob - I have owned a Henry .22 Magnum lever action. It was a well-built piece and I have a fairly high regard for those guns. The only reason I don’t have mine anymore is that I gave it to my granddaughter for her birthday a couple years back. If a person can’t afford a Winchester 9422M or a Marlin Model 1894M at current prices, the Henry makes a nice, less expensive, alternative.
• Mike:Thanks to you Rob, and also to JP@AK. Am strongly considering the Henry with 20.5 inch barrel. Recently looked at a Winchester in really nice condition for 975 at a local pawn shop. Wondering what model and serial number range might be the most desirable of them. This one had a hooded front sight, and no visible serial number. Guessing it is on the bottom tang.
• Bill in Virginia:I can’t seem to find anything online about the Marlin model 69C .22 semi auto I’ve had since at least the early 1960s. I see lots of Model 60s with their tubular magazines but I find nothing about the model 69C which utilizes a 5 or 10 round magazine. The rifle has Microgroove rifling and is very accurate. Did Marlin make very few of this rifle? I appreciate any info offered.
• Rob62:

  Bill - using the above blog what year exactly was your specific rifle manufactured ? That will allow me to look it up in the old catalogs I have. Also are you certain its a model “69C” and not an 89C ? The 89C is listed as early as Marlin’s 1956 catalog, (maybe earlier) being a “clip” fed (removable box magazine) semi auto .22

• Kevin:Thank you i just inherited this marlin model 336 .35 cal. And wanted ti know its age and you helped me find it. The serial number starts wit a U so according to your list it was manfactured in 1961. Its a beautiful rifle and i am looking forward to keeping it nice using it and passing it down to my son when its time to keep it in the family. Thanks again for the help.
• Rob62:Thank you very much for those kind words Kevin. Your model 336 will outlast you, your Son, and many generations of his family if even only a little bit of regular maintenance is done to it. Always lightly oil the exterior metal and bore when putting up, and never store in a zipped gun case for extended periods. Good Shooting, Rob
• Jerry I.:Have a Marlin 336 BL with the serial number MR95732B and according to the barrel made in New Haven. Maybe one of the last?
• Rob62:Jerry I.
  Not one of the last, almost certainly one of the very first made at the Ilion, NY, plant. They used a new old stock barrel made
  at the former plant in North Haven, CT. But the receiver serial number indicates it was made in NY. Not many people will know that, and go by the barrel stamp for place of manufacture. However as far as I know, no 'MR' serial number Marlins were made in North Haven.
• David W:U have a Marlin lever action
  S# 67488
  With Marlin safety on top
  Patented in oct 11-1887-april 2-1889
  How much is it worth?
  Thank you
• Rob62:David W. Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums along with a few clear pictures of the actual rifle for the most accurate valuation.. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Aaron ames:22429014 marlin modle 70 22 lr
  And a 15424579 what can youbtell me about then
• Rob62:Aaron ames - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums along with a few clear pictures of the actual rifle/s for the most accurate valuation.. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Rick Cagle:Appreciate the info. My model 336, .35 cal.was manufactured in 1979. Very nice rifle. Brought down several deer . Thanks, Rick Cagle.
• KWright:Rob62,
  Thanks for the work you do. I’ve got a JM stamped Marlin 336MXLR, Serial #MR02431B. Based on one of your earlier responses, I understand that my rifle was made in Ilion, not North Haven, but were those guns JM stamped? Again, thanks for the help!
  K. Wright
• Rob62:Hello KWright,
  I know that immediately surrounding the move to NY, there were barrels stamped with JM still being used. These were old new stock, just like most of the parts already on hand and moved from CT to NY. I think I read somewhere, but please do not hold me to this, that there is a rifle or two floating around with the JM stamp AND the Ilion, NY stamp. Why or how that happened if true I do not know. General consensus is that Marlin stopped using the JM stamp with the production facility move to NY.
• Pro from Dover:I have a Marlin .22 cal pump action rifle. Serial number 827 is behind the trigger guard. There is also a number N029N on top of the receiver. Trying to figure out the year and model of this rifle. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
• Rob62:

  Pro from Dover - Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums along with a few clear pictures of the actual rifle for the most accurate information and help.... http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/

• JerryI:Just wondering how many how many ported 444P’s might have been produced between 1999 and 2002? Mine appears to have been made in 2000. Cannot find any info on this. Thanks....Jerry
• Rob62:Hello Jerryl, Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums for the most accurate information and help.... http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• JerryI:Sorry Hal if you sent me info on the 444P cannot comment because I did not get anything from you.
• Hal:No, was saying the info posted on the Marlin 336. It was very helpful for me
• Nick:Hello - I have a Marlin model 1894 serial number 170292 in 44.40. I’m pretty sure its older than 1983 according to the chart. Any ideas please?
• Rob62:Hello Nick, You probably have an original vintage specimen. Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums. Along with a couple clear pictures of your rifle for positive ID and date of manufacture/value. Please show both side overall length views. And close ups of all factory stamps and markings. http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• JPinAK:Nick
  Rob is right. Please post a question and pictures, as he suggested. Your rifle or carbine was made before 1900. The scheme of using the first two digits subtracted from 100 only works when there are 8 digits in the serial number, and it only goes back to 1973, as shown in Rob’s chart above.
• chris:i have a marlin model 60 serial number mm421096 im in need of a inner tube but the one i bought seems to big round to fit in the otter tube what year was this rifle made?
• Rob62:Hello chris,
  This blog only covers firearms made through 2011. Your rifle was made that year, or more recently. Contact Marlin Customer Service (linked to above) for exact date of manufacture and the part you require.
  Regards,
  Rob
• Jimbob52:Just tell Rob62 what year his dang rifle was made! JEEEZ
• Amanda swift:I have what im thinking is a 1947 marlin 22lr lever action rifle numbers . under the lever are D8255 what woyld be the correct year if im mistaken and in very good condition what is the approxamate value
• Rob62:

  Amanda swift - you probably missed the write up / blog at the top. Please scroll to the top of this page to see the year of manufacture for your rifle. ( If you just want to confirm DOM is 1947, it is)

• JoanD:Hi, I have a model 989 auto micro groove barrel .22 Long rifle that belonged to my great papa, I’m trying to find a serial # or date or any kind of markings other than the above info being on the barrel. Please help.
• Rob62:Hello JoanD, Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums for the most accurate information and help.... http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
  The serial number. if there was one applied at the factory should be on the left side of the receiver.
• DINO:I have a marlin 30/30 336A serial number Starts with F how can I find out the value of this rifle
• Jim Beck:https://www.oodmag.com/community/showthread.php?88296-Marlins-Marlin-or-remington-manufacture-by-serial-number
• Rob62: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. Or best yet, post a few clear pictures in your new thread.
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Randy:Value 3030marlin limited edition longhorn lever action model 3087s
• Rob62:Randy - 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. Or best yet, post a few clear pictures in your new thread.
  http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/
• Julian Brachfeld:Hi !
  Thank you for that information.
  What I’m not seeing is anything for the Marlin 375.
  I’m looking at one with a serial number that begins with 50XXX...
  I know when they began and ended making them, but have no clue what date this SN pans out to.
  Any help would be appreciated.
  Thank you !
• Rob62:

  Marlin chambered its 336 lever-action in .375 and called it the Model 375 from 1980 to ’82. Please post your question in the general Marlin section of the forums for the most complete information and help.... http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin/

  
  

  Also see https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/11/remembering-the-375-winchester-cartridge/ For more information.

• Ron Newman:I must admit I am confused. I just bought a Marlin(Remlin) 336 from a pawn shop. It looks brand new, and Carry’s the following serial # MR2025G. Would it be possible to discern its manufacture date? Any help would be appreciated.
• Rob62:Sometime in 2011 the serial number prefix became MR. This was done in conjunction with the sale of Marlin, and subsequent move to the Remington Arms plant in Ilion, NY. Speculation is that once receivers started being manufactured at the Ilion, NY, plant the prefix became MR. So we know your rifle was made during or after 2011. Contact Marlin Customer to get an exact year of manufacture
• stonec:Hello
  I own a Marlin 336 R.C 35 remington.
  With the serial no. S 14191.
  Can you tell me which year of manufacture the weapon is?
  Greetings from Germany
  Thomas Hertenstein
• Logan:My brother’s rifle has a very small serial number. It is a Marlin cal. 35 Rem. model 336 R.C. Serial # L 552. Is the 552 the production unit number? My father’s rifle, which I gave to my son is a Marlin 32 special model 336 with a serial number K 7245.Same question. I my son’s rifle the 7245th rifle produced that year?
  Thanks for your forum and knowledge.
  Logan N.Leslie from Nova Scotia Can.
• JPinAK:Logan
  The answer is a very qualified 'yes, sort of.' Rifle actions were forged in batches. Therefore, however many were forged on a given date were then assigned serial numbers that day. Those numbers are stamped on the frame, but they may or may not have come out of the forging process in the same order they were stamped afterward.
  Moreover, final assembly may not have been in serial order and, in most cases, it was not. No attempt was made to ensure that frames moved down the assembly line in numerical sequence. That would be a laborious process and an unnecessary one. The job at the factory is to get guns fully assembled and over to shipping. No one was worrying about doing that in a particular order. Remember, the factory’s job is to create finished firearms for sale. The employees were not thinking about some future collector’s interests.
  When this sort of question is asked, I always wonder 'why does it matter?' The two guns you asked about were made in 1953 and 1954. That’s about all you are likely to find out about their origins. I rather think it is enough.
• Carl:Hello. I notice that the code 'MR' is listed for 2011, but nothing is listed for after that. How do we find out the date of manufacture on Marlin rifles manufactured after 2011?
• WX8:Once Marlin began producing the 1895 in Stainless and Gray Laminate (Some say Green) in the following calibers 308, 338, 444, 45-70 and 450 are there ANY production numbers for JM stamped rifles up until the Connecticut plant closed in Dec of 2007?
  These are now collectible and it would be nice to know how many were made, especially in MXLR.