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Marlin Manufacture Dates
From
1946-1968, dates of manufacture can be determined by the letter code
stamped before the serial numbers as followed:
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1946 |
C |
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1952 |
J |
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1958 |
R |
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1964 |
Y OR Z |
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1947 |
D |
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1953 |
K |
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1959 |
S |
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1965 |
AA |
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1948 |
E |
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1954 |
L |
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1960 |
T |
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1966 |
AB |
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1949 |
F |
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1955 |
M |
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1961 |
U |
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1967 |
AC |
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1950 |
G |
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1956 |
N |
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1962 |
V |
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1968 |
AD |
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1951 |
H |
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1957 |
P |
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1963 |
W |
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From
1969-1972, dates of manufacture can be determined by the first two
numbers of the serial numbers as followed:
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1969 |
69 |
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1970 |
70 |
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1971 |
71 |
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1972 |
72 |
From
1973-1990, dates of manufacture can be determined by subtracting the
first two digits of the serial number from 100 or as followed:
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1973 |
27 |
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1978 |
22 |
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1983 |
17 |
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1988 |
12 |
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1974 |
26 |
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1979 |
21 |
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1984 |
16 |
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1989 |
11 |
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1975 |
25 |
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1980 |
20 |
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1985 |
15 |
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1990 |
10 |
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1976 |
24 |
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1981 |
19 |
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1986 |
14 |
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1977 |
23 |
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1982 |
18 |
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1987 |
13 |
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22
caliber bolt action & semi-autos were not serial numbered prior to
1969
Manufacture dates can sometimes be found using a serial number or
different codes stamped on the firearms. For further information we
recommend the STANDARD BOOK OF FIREARMS by Ned Schwing and DATES OF
MANUFACTURE series by D.R. and M.T. Morse. The STANDARD BOOK OF
FIREARMS also provides a general guide for pricing, as well as, very
detailed information on different firearms. The DATES OF MANUFACTURE
series are great guides in a "pocket book" format that can be carried
with you while visiting the shops and gun shows. A good source of the
information was taken from these fine books. The links provided is for
the purchasing of these books.
To purchase a book from
the DATES OF MANUFACTURE series. Please follow this link.
http://www.ajarmsbooksellers.com/cgi-bin/ajarms/viewauthor/D.%20R.%20Morse%20..html
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