Marlin serial numbers

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Mar 31, 2015 · The serial number depending on the model of rifle, will belocated either on the upper or lower stock tang, or side of the receiver. Below are the manufacturing date codes. Please note thislist is NOT INCLUSIVE of all Marlin firearms. Only those manufactured from 1941through 2011 which have serial numbers on them. EXAMPLES: If your rifle has the ....

To authenticate a Fendi serial number, one should look at a bag’s certificate of authenticity. If the number on the bag and the one on the certificate match, that is a sign of auth...Marlin "Original Golden" 39AS. by PX15 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:41 pm. Help, I purchased a used (but only slightly ) 39AS at a gun show yesterday, and when I went to the rimfire forum to try and determine the "born on date" of my new, old, Marlin I couldn't make heads nor tales of the manufacturing dates shown.. I'm old (67), so perhaps advancing ...Marlin 795 & Marlin 60 Serial Numbers Date of Manufacture. **Quick Reference**. (1960-1968) No Serial Number - Need Barrel Code. (1968-1973) First 2 Numbers are Date of Manufacture. (1973-1999) Subtract First 2 Numbers from 2000. (2000) Starts with 00. (2001-2010) First 2 Numbers Subtract from 2100. (2010- Present) "MM" Need Barrel Code.MARLIN Manufacturing DATE CODE. (22 caliber bolt action & semi-autos were not serial numbered prior to 1969) Firearm serial numbers were date coded by a prefix within the s/n, as signified below. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N1255X would have been made in 1955.Marlin Firearms Manufacturing Dates By Serial Number -> DOWNLOAD (Mirror #1) 0000016374 00000 n 0000002441 00000 n 0000108688 00000 n 0000048755 00000 n 10/1/2020, US Militaria The first two digits of the serial number designate the year of LEVER ACTIONS : by Regnier (gunrunner) » Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:07 am, Post 9/1/2020 …5 numbers and no prefix serial #s in those years. But the 39 or the 39A, didn't have a blued receiver until 1945, it should be case hardened. ... So if the prefix hasn't been messed up by the lever. Bart Team Old Pharts, Team Marlin Express, Team 30-30, Team 45-70, Team 60, Team Henry, Team Semi-Auto, Marlin League, Team Glenfield, Team 1894 ...While Marlin literature from 1945 and 1946 made reference to the Model 90 .410-bore, there is no indication that Marlin produced the .410-bore M90 after WWII. It is possible that Marlin assembled and sold the .410 after WWII using pre-war parts. M90's made after WWII generally have a letter prefix in the serial number.Thank you for the addition to your group and forum. I'm writing with regard to my Marlin Model 39 as shown in the photos attached. I've been curious for quite sometime now about this rifle as it's Serial # HS186 predates the earliest known high pressure designed Mod.39 by several hundred pieces according to the information in the Marlin Firearms book by William S. Brophy.OK--I rechecked the Marlin serial number charts that Schtoolee has put together--the serial number prefix 28 was NEVER used in 1972 Marlin production. I think you have seen an older rifle--possibly not a Model 336. A picture of the entire rifle and serial number can clear this mystery up. Rotary Mag Savage 99 lover.Marlin used a single serial number system for the lever action rifles (Shotguns and pump rifles had their own sequences) from 1881 to 1916 when the Marlin family sold out. I have copies of Brophy's serial number notes recording highs and lows of serial numbers observed by him.I've got a Marlin Original Golden 39A with the serial number 17264XXX. Can anyone tell me what year it was manufactured? It's a beautiful rifle, but it's missing the bullseye under the stock. Can those be found somewhere? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Like. Sort by Oldest first. cody77. 3422 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · …Re: Old Marlin - no serial#. by Wishbone » Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:04 pm. Depending on the model, the s/n should be located either on the bottom of the receiver, or under the lever. On the older models Marlin also stamped the s/n on the upper tang, under the stock. To see this number requires the buttstock to be removed. WB.I have a 39A with serial number 73123111 on the tang behind the hammer. The barrel is marked "The Marlin Firearms Co. North Haven. Conn. U.S.A. CAL. 22 S. L. & L.R. MICRO-GROOVE BARREL ORIGINAL GOLDEN-39A. It has the JM proof mark on the left side of the barrel just in front of the receiver. It has no safety, and is tapped for a scope.Marlin is a popular gun manufacturer brand in the United States. The .30-30 is a type of small-bore, sporting rifle cartridge found in many Marlin hunting rifles. Rifles that are chambered in .30-30 include the Marlin 336A and 336C model numbers. Each Marlin rifle is engraved with a unique serial number that can be used to trace its ownership.I got an email back from Marlin about my 336 manufacturing date. The guy said there is no chart he could send me but he did say the serial number: MR22xxxC signifies a manufacture date in 2012. No other information was given. My guess is that it was manufactured in February 2012.When Marlin developed this serial number system, they used the current year, subtracted from 100 to determine year of manufacture. (i.e. 100 - 02 = 98 or 1998 or 100 - 03 = 97 or 1997) This was done because from 1969 to 1972, Marlin used the the last two digits of the year as the serial number prefix.Glenfield model 60 manufacture date. Squirrel stock. JM stamped on barrel. Serial number 21428077. I assumed it was a '79 from the generally accepted guidelines, but saw a site somewhere that said in the 70s they used different serial numbers. Can't find the site now.Marlin 1895 STBL 45-70 Sharps Long Range Express 45-70 #135 in the Old Pharts pantheon of glory. ... ALL have the JM proof barrel (2009 models) , yet the serial numbers are stamped on the left side of the receiver instead of the tang and all start with a 91XXXX serial number.Our database contains values of serial numbers through 355,300 which ended the year 1906. These dates should be considered approximate only. Enter the serial number of your Marlin lever action rifle in the box below: Marlin Firearms * by William Brophy. 696 pages packed with information and photographs. Covers all models.Description. Machine electronics and main components. hardware. Use these options to define the machine hardware, including the mainboard, serial ports, etc. These are the most basic settings for every type of machine that Marlin supports. 1.0.0.As I understand it the "S" prefix is not used in dating a model 39. I'm aware of the devices on the net that allow entry of the prefix and or the serial numbers, but for some reason these do not work for the model 39. Keep in mind I'm referring to original model 39, NOT the 39A. It's not a a 1959 build, but it may be a 1929 build.Oct 27, 2002 · Marlin didn't want to put the name Winchester on it's rifles. Model 93: 1921 or 22 to 1935. 30-30, 32-40, 32HPS, 38-55 Early serial numbers are located under the receiver just behind the forearm. Later numbers are on the lower tang under the lever. Serial numbers have A, C,C suffix, and L. L prefix Model 93 serial numbers were 1935 productionConfiguring Marlin. Marlin is a huge C++ program composed of many files, but among the most important are the files that contain all of Marlin’s compile-time configuration options: Configuration.h contains the core settings for the hardware, language and controller selection, and settings for the most common features and components.Marlin 1894 (151) Marlin 1895 and 336 (140) Marlin 39A (67) Merchandise (7) GB Gallery Rifle Team (0) Misc Second Hand (7) Model 60 (52) Optics (0) Other Parts (32) Pending (1) Ranger Point Precision (67) RPP Custom Builds (5) RPP Henry / Rossi 92 / Winchester 94 Upgrades (42) RPP Marlin Upgrades (48) Semi-Auto .22 (50) Special Offfers (17 ...The serial number is C 103XX, (it was suggested that I not give the entire serial number), and the C could be lower case. ... Marlin 336 "TEXAN" .35 Remington / Team .35 #224 / 1964 Marlin "TEXAN" 336-44 magnum / Team 336-44 #15 / 1959-1961 Marlin model 99M1 .22lr (before serial numbers) ...The Model 39-A did not come out until 1939/1940. The 39-A's up to 1964 had a single letter prefix to the serial number, and up to 1968, had a two letter prefix to the serial number. We need that letter (s) prefix to fix the date of manufacture. Your first digit, the "8" may be the letter "B" or a deep stamped "P" or "R".Greetings all, I have just acquired a Marlin 45-70 STBL and the serial number begins with MR - - I can't seem to find any really good information on serial numbers, save the 'subtract from 100' rule. ... The "MR" (Mangled Remington) is a Remington serial number and has nothing to do with the Marlin system.. Save Share. …According to the charts my serial number indicates 1983, but that is impossible as I have been shooting this since before that time. here are the facts, and any help would be greatly appreciated Marlin model 39A ser# 17826 I have used this rifle since at least 1967 and it wasn't brand new then.Yes, the S/N is on the upper tang. This is because the lower tang is removable and can not be classified as a firearm reciever. The S/N on my 1948 Marlin 336 is on the lower tang, btw. I don't see why ATF would be upset with you covering the S/N with a sight. They will get upset if you try to remove the S/N however.As with all other types of firearms in the United States, shotguns must be engraved with a serial number by the manufacturer. This serial number often provides information about th...7341 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Nov 19, 2009. That's what I thought but the first number is a zero and the last 2 is 95. this is a 1894CS 357 mag these rifles were made in the 90's. I will have to call marlin on this.A Marlin Model 39-A with a "C" serial number prefix would have been made in 1946. The rear sight sounds like a cheap, later replacement.Marlin Model 1897. The 1897 was the father of the Model 39 and grandfather of the 39A. Notes: It is speculated that over 81,000 Model 1897 rifles were manufactured, with serial numbers ranging from 150,021 to A7,938 and 450,036 on the "Model 97" (during 1905 the model designation was changed from "Model 1897" to "Marlin Model '97".In 1968 U.S. Law introduced a new regulation. Under this, you will need to mention the serial number of the weapon you are making. If your Marlin Model 81 is 1968 or later, then you can easily identify the value and the date of it using the serial number. But if your gun is made before that, then you will have a hard time dating the weapon.To authenticate a Fendi serial number, one should look at a bag’s certificate of authenticity. If the number on the bag and the one on the certificate match, that is a sign of auth...Thanks. Okay, no bullseye in the stock,caliber is 38-40 marked on the top flat of the barrel, just in front of the receiver, 24 inch octagonal barrel, rifle with S steel butt plate, Marlin,in script, on top tang above MODEL 94 in block letters. Serial number 5528 located on the bottom of the receiver, just behind the forearm wood.In 1968 U.S. Law introduced a new regulation. Under this, you will need to mention the serial number of the weapon you are making. If your Marlin Model 81 is 1968 or later, then you can easily identify the value and the date of it using the serial number. But if your gun is made before that, then you will have a hard time dating the weapon.If your rifle does not have these features, please see the section on Pre-Ruger Manufactured Rifles. Contact Ruger/Marlin Customer Service by phone, mail or submit your question via our online web form. 271 Cardwell Road, Mayodan, NC 27027. Phone: 336-949-5200 / Fax: 336-949-5300. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm ET.Serial number location. All of my Marlin 1894's, with the exception of the Cowboy's and the Deluxe, have the serial number on the upper tang. The Cowboys and the Deluxe (a Remlin) have the s/n on the left side of the receiver. The confusion comes with the 91xxxx s/n series (made in 2009-2010) that have the s/n on the left side of the receiver ...I got an email back from Marlin about my 336 manufacturing date. The guy said there is no chart he could send me but he did say the serial number: MR22xxxC signifies a manufacture date in 2012. No other information was given. My guess is that it was manufactured in February 2012.Re: Model 27S serial number. by Regnier (gunrunner) » Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:09 am. You can either remove the butt plate and look at the number on the butt plate, or you can remove the butt stock, where you will see the serial number on the side of the receiver tangs or in the butt stock, upper tang groove.471 views 6 replies 3 participants last post by Nodrama43 Jan 1, 2024. Snaveba Discussion starter. 453 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Dec 25, 2023 (Edited) I have an early 1972 Model 1895. It is a B0 serial number and the serial number is B00000395. it has 8 digits in the serial number, not 6 digits. Does anyone know when they switched from 8 ...We are happy to assist you with basic questions regarding things like routine maintenance, troubleshooting, etc. Please understand however, we cannot provide detailed technical or proprietary information. We also request that you treat our hard-working Customer Service representatives with respect. We will not respond to submissions that ...National Fire Arms 12 Ga. I bought this at a sportsman's auction a bit back and would like to Learn more about it. From What I've been able to find it was a Marlin model 19 that was rebranded, but then I've found info that shows these as being older than the marlins. I put the serial number in Marlins Date decoder and it said 1894.by Parley Baer » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:56 pm. I did some quick research on the Marlin Model 92 and found some more serial numbers with a C prefix and some more with an A prefix. So there are at least two groups of serial numbers with the Model 92 in the 1916-1921 era. The three with the C prefix are C6890, C69XX and C7090.The age of a particular Marlin 39A can be determined by its serial number. The serial number can be found on the receiver, under the lever. The first two digits of the serial number indicate the ...If you are sure it is from that timeframe, simply subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 100 to get the year of manufacture. Thus ser # 25xxxx would be 1975 DOM. Too darn old to change, and too darn stubborn to want to. I checked and that would make it a 1991.The guns made during the war will have the letter A, B, C or D prefix, and the serial number will be located up by the forearm, such as the Marlin Firearms Company did prior to 1916. These guns are all marked "Model 1893" (except of course the Models 1895, '94, '92 and '97). After WW I ended and the new Marlin Firearms Corporation took over ...Marlin 795 & Marlin 60 Serial Numbers Date of Manufacture. **Quick Reference**. (1960-1968) No Serial Number - Need Barrel Code. (1968-1973) First 2 Numbers are Date of Manufacture. (1973-1999) Subtract First 2 Numbers from 2000. (2000) Starts with 00. (2001-2010) First 2 Numbers Subtract from 2100. (2010- Present) "MM" Need Barrel Code.Yes, you are correct, the first two digits determine the year of manufacture. The other numbers are production numbers Marlin used to signify the model and at what point in the production year the gun was made according to the schedule. The Model 39 D was made from 1970 to 1974. During the production, there were 26,979 manufactured.That is why the serial number was moved to the upper tang, so the serial number couldn't be removed from the receiver... Bart Team Old Pharts, Team Marlin Express, Team 30-30, Team 45-70, Team 60, Team Henry, Team Semi-Auto, Marlin League, Team Glenfield, Team 1894621 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Nov 27, 2010. I bought a nice model 81 at a gun show last night for 100.00 bucks. It has micro groove rifling, walnut stock w/bullseye, and a glenfield 4x15 scope. I looked it over while at the show looking for a serial # but couldnt find one. I thought maybe it was under the wood so when I got it home I striped ...The Barrels were Rollstamped with North Haven Marlin by us, and Ilion, but you can't Proof Test & Proofmark a Barrel on a rifle that has NOT been Assembled. Those Receivers would have had North Haven Marlin Serial Numbers Stamped into them, but when Assembled & Proof Tested in Ilion,NY Remington they would have had "REP" Proofmarks on their ...In 1968 U.S. Law introduced a new regulation. Under this, you will need to mention the serial number of the weapon you are making. If your Marlin Model 81 is 1968 or later, then you can easily identify the value and the date of it using the serial number. But if your gun is made before that, then you will have a hard time dating the weapon.utvolsfan77 said: I may be wrong, but I believe that rifle was made in 1969. Serial numbers were not required by law until the Gun Control Act of 1968 took effect on October 22, 1968. Marlin initially used the first two characters of the serial number to indicate the year of manufacture. That changed in 1973 to a system having the first two ...When making a purchase, especially online, it’s crucial to ensure that the product you’re buying is legitimate and not counterfeit. One way to verify the authenticity of a product ...Marlin Model 1897. The 1897 was the father of the Model 39 and grandfather of the 39A. Notes: It is speculated that over 81,000 Model 1897 rifles were manufactured, with serial numbers ranging from 150,021 to A7,938 and 450,036 on the "Model 97" (during 1905 the model designation was changed from "Model 1897" to "Marlin Model '97".My 45-70 stainless guide gun is a 9180xxxx serial with the left side of the barrel reading standard Marlin stuff, the right side has the REP(f) proof mark. The Receiver however has the serial on the left lower side as well as in the cavity below the bolt. In that cavity is a scan code box with the serial number wrapping around it.Lever-Action Rifles. The Marlin® brand is synonymous with lever-action rifles - the classic American long gun, a tool of history and just as much a symbol of the Old West as the six-shooter. Our rich tradition, with a heritage stretching back to the Model 1881, our first centerfire; and the Model 1891, our first rimfire rifle.Is the date of manufacture for a Glenfield determined the same way as a Marlin? This is for a Model 60. Model 1893 .30-30 ca. 1901, Model 336C .30-30 ca. 2002, Model 80E .22 ca. 1936, Model 60DLX .22 ca. 2010, Model '93 .25-20 "Mar-Chester" ca. 1905 ... i dont understand why marlins serial numbers decrease as you look at newer models. I have a ...Jun 21, 2023 · utvolsfan77 said: I may be wrong, but I believe that rifle was made in 1969. Serial numbers were not required by law until the Gun Control Act of 1968 took effect on October 22, 1968. Marlin initially used the first two characters of the serial number to indicate the year of manufacture. That changed in 1973 to a system having the first two ...The serial numbers on Marlin Ballard rifles do not fall in line with other Marlin lever actions, so the 1889 date is not correct. Marlin Ballard rifles started before any lever action, in 1875, and the serial numbers ran from beginning to 1881 when the company incorporated.878 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Mar 30, 2009. Muzzelblast. To find 1894 date of manufacture: Up to 2000 - 2000 minus first two digits of the serial number. 2000 - 04 = 1996. 2001 to present - 2100 minus first two digits of serial number. Current production has 91 prefix 2100 - 91 = 2009.13933 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Aug 12, 2012. I have a 99C myself without a serial number. It does have a bullseye and decent stock. 1895gunner.1965 starts double letters. Re. 1965=AA. 1966=AB. 1967=AC. 1968 can be AD or the number 68. 1969 throuh 1973 will have the number 69 throuh 73 as the first number on serial number. Lastly, after 73 simply subtract the first two numbers in serial code from 100. Re. 2012345678 = 100-20=1980.May 3, 2011 · I have a Marlin firearms model 3040, 3030 caliber, serial number# 72048471. the barrel says FOREMOST North Haven Conn. any help with finding the year of this gun? would be greatly appreciated.Marlin did not serialize the model 60 until 1968, so if yours is older than that, you can check the date code on the barrel. The date code is located just ahead of the receiver on the left side of the rifle. This only applies to guns made between 1962 and 1968, if you have no serial number and no date code, you gun was made in 1960 or 61.40 posts · Joined 2002. #1 · Jul 20, 2004. Does anyone know where to find a list of manufacturing dates by serial number for Marlin 336 Cowboy rifles? Both the .38-55 and the .30-30. They probably are in the same block of serial numbers. My .38-55 should be one of the earlier ones since it's drilled and tapped for a side mount receiver sight.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. The first letter of the date code represented the month of manufacture while the second letter indicated the year. This date code was usually stamped on the left ...Firearm serial numbers were date coded by a prefix within the s/n, as signified below. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N1255X would have been made in 1955 while a 1894 in 44 magnum with a serial number of 2510509X, would have equated to …1969-69. 1970-70. 1971-71. 1972-72. Starting in 1973, the year of manufacture maybe determined by subtracting the first two digits of the serial number from 100: 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) ]. For Marlin Rimfire Rifles [non …Firearm serial numbers were date coded by a prefix within the s/n, as signified below. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N1255X would have been made in 1955 while a 1894 in 44 magnum with a serial number of 2510509X, would have equated to 1975. LEVER . ACTIONS.Another question i've noticed some serial numbers are on the side of the receiver where others are the top behind the hammer.You can determine the age of your Marlin lever action by looking up the serial number in a Marlin firearms database or contacting Marlin's customer service. 4. What are the different models of Marlin lever actions? Marlin lever actions come in various models such as the 336, 1894, and 1895, among others. 5.WARNING: It is a violation of federal law to alter or deface the serial number of any firearm. 3. ... If your rifle is chambered for 444 Marlin, 45/70 Gov't. or 450 Marlin, please note. the following warning and dimensions. •WARNING: The car-tridges shown below, actual size, indicate. Industry Standard 444 Marlin, 45/70 Gov't and 450 ...

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That These few did have case colored receivers and Marlin used a capital "C" as a preface in the serial number. Sometime in 1946, when Marlin started bluing the receivers and dropped the Model 1936 nomenclature from the upper tang and started putting Model 36 on the barrel, they began using the small case "c" as a prefix in the serial number on ...It is easy to identify Marlin rifles manufactured by Ruger because they all reflect "Mayodan, NC" as the location of manufacture (appearing on the barrel) and bear an "RM" serial number prefix to reflect that they are "Ruger-Made." If your Marlin rifle has these two features, the Ruger/Marlin customer service department can help you.Marlin 1894C rollmark "The Marlin Repeating Rifle" ad detail, Virginia Tech Bugle 1897. The Marlin Model 1894 is a lever-action repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut.At its introduction the rifle came with a 24-inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of rounds such as .25-20 Winchester, .32-20 Winchester, .38-40, and .44-40.

How Sep 21, 2008 · Model designation and serial numbers. I was reading the Marlin Bible (Marlin Firearms by Brophy) on page 629 it indicates that from 1948 through 1968 the Serial Numbers were pre-fixed using a letter. An example: 1948 was E and 1968 was AD. To comply with the new federal firearms law of 1968 Marlin adopted a system of an eight-digit number, with ...JBledsoe. 7641 posts · Joined 2007. #3 · Dec 5, 2011. The "100 rule" is for Marlin made guns and does not apply to the Remington made objects. The "MR" (Mangled Remington) is a Remington serial number and has nothing to do with the Marlin system. .As with all other types of firearms in the United States, shotguns must be engraved with a serial number by the manufacturer. This serial number often provides information about th...

When The 1921 to 1924 Corporation era. I believe the serial numbers for the Model 93 in this time frame started at 1 and went into the high 3000 range. I have a high of 3978 in my list and a low of 200. ... Even the L prefix serial number rifles have Marlin Firearms Corporation barrels and they are known to have been made in 1935. I would assume the ...Marlin Firearms is an American manufacturer of semi-automatic, lever-action and bolt-action rifles. In the past the company (based in Madison, North Carolina and formerly based in North Haven, Connecticut) made shotguns, derringers, and revolvers. Marlin owned the firearm manufacturer H&R Firearms.A serial number identifies a specific device such as an iPhone. Knowing your serial number does not in itself allow you to track your device if it is lost or stolen. However, your ...…

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times weekly specials Marlin 795 & Marlin 60 Serial Numbers Date of Manufacture. **Quick Reference**. (1960-1968) No Serial Number - Need Barrel Code. (1968-1973) First 2 Numbers are Date of Manufacture. (1973-1999) Subtract First 2 Numbers from 2000. (2000) Starts with 00. (2001-2010) First 2 Numbers Subtract from 2100. (2010- Present) "MM" Need Barrel Code. piggy namescrosswoods movies The prefix numbered 'Marlin 1893' stamped rifles you speak of A, B, C, and D were believed to be made initially during wartime production) after Marlin-Rockwell took over in 1916. These serial numbers also were located by the forearm (top of the receiver). A prefix 1916-1917. B prefix 1917-1918. C prefix 1918-1919.Yes, the S/N is on the upper tang. This is because the lower tang is removable and can not be classified as a firearm reciever. The S/N on my 1948 Marlin 336 is on the lower tang, btw. I don't see why ATF would be upset with you covering the S/N with a sight. They will get upset if you try to remove the S/N however. suppressor wait timesbaker's gas weldingmovie informally nyt The serial number is A2699 and it is stamped with marlin safety on top of the receiver, the barrel is marked "special smokeless steel" on the left side, and on top of the barrel it has ; Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven Ct USA. PAT Oct 11 1897 April 2 1889 Aug 1 1893. My research shows this to be manufactured between 1904 and 1918. www mychart uva When Marlin developed this serial number system, they used the current year, subtracted from 100 to determine year of manufacture. (i.e. 100 - 02 = 98 or 1998 or 100 - 03 = 97 or 1997) This was done because from 1969 to 1972, Marlin used the the last two digits of the year as the serial number prefix.Serial Lookup. Enter your Marlin® serial number above to view information about your rifle. Note: This service is provided as reference only, and accuracy is not guaranteed. Only Ruger-manufactured Marlin rifles (models with serial numbers beginning with 'RM') will return information. For specific questions or additional information, please ... swing out tire carrier hingebaldi basics modssymbolab sequences I picked up a Marlin 1892 at the lgs yesterday. 24" octagon barrel. Rocky Mountain sights. Newer style, 2-screw ejecter receiver. Top of receiver d&t'd for Hepburn sight. Top tang marked '92. In Brophy's book, he states the highest reported or observed serial number for the 1892's is 436,495. My rifle's serial number is 443,952…OK--I rechecked the Marlin serial number charts that Schtoolee has put together--the serial number prefix 28 was NEVER used in 1972 Marlin production. I think you have seen an older rifle--possibly not a Model 336. A picture of the entire rifle and serial number can clear this mystery up. Rotary Mag Savage 99 lover.