00000 n%%EOF Firearm serial numbers were date coded by a prefix within the s/n, as signified below. Starting in 1973, the year of manufacture maybe determined by subtracting the first two digits of the serial number from 100: For Marlin Rimfire Rifles non-serialized, Pre 1968: From 1962 thru 1968 most Marlins rimfire rifles used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel.

John Marlin died in 1901, but the business continued under the leadership of his sons, Mahlon and John Marlin. Production continued until 1915, but a.410 lever-action shotgun was also manufactured between 19. Shotguns became a part of the Marlin line in 1898, when the first of a series of slide-action guns was introduced. Seller's Description: LSB#: 170429DD08 Make: Marlin Model: 1893 Takedown Serial Number: 392327 Year of Manufacture: Circa 1909 (Last record was 355300 in 1906, with about 450000 by 1913. Are there other ways to date these rifles? Eg flat or round top receiver, drilled and tapped receiver, oct barrell etc Would love a bit of help. Just bought - sight unseen - a Marlin 1897.22 Serial number is 3679xx Had a search but am totally confused about numbers and dates.

Marlin 1893 manufacture date