Post by Saltwater Cowboy » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:57 pm Thanks so much. Marlin year of manufacture maybe determined from the following table of letter/numeral prefixes to the serial number: Brophy studied the records and came up with the following as dates of manufacture. Usual Marlin Model 336 receiver with serial number on top tang. In addition, nearly all existing bullets for the .444 had been originally designed solely for use in handguns; used in the Model 444, the bullets tended to break up at higher rifle velocities. In 1971, Model 444's barrel length was reduced to 22 inches, and the rifle's buttstock was changed to a full pistol-grip design.Introduced in 1972 and named in honor of the Marlin Model of 1895 (produced from 1895–1917), the current (New) Model 1895 rifle offered in The .45-70 was originally a black powder cartridge and most factory ammo is loaded moderately for safety in older rifles, including the original Model of 1895. Magazine capacity 5 rounds. Example: SN 2512345 would have been made in 1975 [100 - 25 = 75]. Introduced 2006.Lever-action chambered for .30-30. Calibers: .30-30 and .35 Rem.Simply a 336T, with 16.25 barrel and slimmer fore-end. I traded a winchester model 70 in 270 that had seen better days as an even swap. Two-thirds magazine has 20" barrel instead of 24" found on 336A. from 1953 to 1964; .44 Magnum from 1965 to 1967. Features a new-type round bolt chrome-plated, with improved extractor and re-designed cartridge carrier that improved feeding.
With increasing numbers of modern .45-70 rifles built with high strength actions (including the current Model 1895, the One recent innovation growing in popularity is the "Aside from existing Marlin models, the basic Model 336/Model 1895 receiver and lever action mechanism has enjoyed some popularity as a parent for various wildcat caliber conversions. Has a hammer-block safety. Essentially a 336T, with 22" tapered octagonal barrel chambered for .30-30 only. Weight about 7 lbs.
Features Mossy Oak Break-Up camo finish. My guess is that it was manufactured in February 2012. The .510 Kodiak Express is the most powerful wildcat conversion available for the Marlin at 5,000+ ft-lbs.The following table can be used to date the year of manufacture of a Marlin 336. Features Rocky Mountain-style rear and bead front sights.
Full pistol-grip, swivel studs and Ballard-type rifling precision fluted bolt. Not very successful, because of feeding difficulties.In 1970, a 100th Year Medallion was embedded into the buttstock of 336 Carbines, 336 Texan and 444 Rifle.Deluxe octagonal barreled .30-30, with engraved receiver and deluxe wood with an inlaid medallion, accompanied by a matching Model 39 .22 rimfire rifle. Manufactured in 1963 and 1964.This is the 336 "Marauder", with 20" MicroGroove barrel chambered for .44 Magnum cartridge. I bought it new at a K-MART store many, many years ago.
Improved version of Model 36.
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Re-introduced in 1973; discontinued in 1980.
Finish blued, with receiver top matted to reduce reflections. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in health science from State University New York, a master's degree in math education from Jacksonville University and a Master of Arts in creative writing from National University. "MicroGroove" rifling that was used did not yield long barrel life; model survived from 1955 through 1959, when it was discontinued. Features checkered walnut stock with pistol-grip. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, uncheckered pistol grip, Monte Carlo, black hard rubber grip cap with white line spacer, Marlin hard rubber buttplate with white line spacer, fixed sling swivel 3-1/4″ from toe and Marlin bull’s eye 4-1/4″ from toe. Marlin is a popular gun manufacturer brand in the United States.
Holds 10 shots. Features 16.5" barrel, with full-length tube magazine that holds 5 shots. Discontinued.Similar to Model 336CS. In 1960, .32 Special was discontinued.Differs from Model 336A. Marlin is a popular gun manufacturer brand in the United States. So using your formula, with a serial number of 231176**, my date of manufacture would have been 1977? 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. Chambered for .30-30 cartridge, with 20" barrel.
696 pages packed with information and photographs. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. Walnut stock has straight-grip. Marlin's address is: Marlin Firearms, P.O. Features a new-type round bolt chrome-plated, with improved extractor and re-designed cartridge carrier that improved feeding.
Made in 1973 only.Introduced in 1983.