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Is the Glenfield Model of Marlin the same as the regular Marlin?
The Glenfield model is the same as any regular Marlin 336 but was made for a chain store, used hard wood instead of Walnut and may have had different sights. The workings are exactly the same as any other Marlin.
What does the B stand for in Marlin serial numbers?
Dating early Model ‘s had the “B” serial number prefix up to , when your went to the other system of serializing where you subtract dating dating two digits from. The JM your mention is dating proof mark applied to dating Marlin rifles. It stands for John Marlin, the founder of the company. Got a sweet feel.
When did the Marlin Model 30A come out?
The Marlin Model 30A (a Glenfield version of the Model 336) was made from 1973 to 1983. Steve is correct, subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 100 to get year of manufacture. There were 268,905 of the Model 30A’s made during the production run.
How to determine year of manufacture Marlin rifle?
Open the lever and look at the lower tang. The serial number should be there. Marlin lever actions 1870’s-WWI, Ballards, and single shot rifles! Hi, new member, just joined today. I have a Model 60SS that I determined that the Manufacure year is 1996. I bought this rifle in 1997 and this fits.
What was the serial number for the Marlin 1895?
The early Model 1895’s had the “B” serial number prefix up to 1977, when they went to the other system of serializing where you subtract the first two digits from 100. The JM you mention is the proof mark applied to all Marlin rifles.
What does the B stand for on a Marlin rifle?
The early Model 1895’s had the “B” serial number prefix up to 1977, when they went to the other system of serializing where you subtract the first two digits from 100. The JM you mention is the proof mark applied to all Marlin rifles. It stands for John Marlin, the founder of the company.
Where is the serial number on a Marlin?
Open the lever and look at the lower tang. The serial number should be there. Marlin lever actions 1870’s-WWI, Ballards, and single shot rifles! Hi, new member, just joined today.