But please note: Many blank records exist within the Marlin records. If made prior to 2000 you can subtract the first two serial numbers from 2000 to tell you the year it was made. Twist Rate: 1:16" r.h. Hi my Merlin has a serial number 03258630 can you tell me what year it was made anybody. Official site for collectors of Marlin firearms, Moderators: Regnier (gunrunner), JohnK, Sure-Shot, Post 1970-70 Look at the serial number. This information is stamped onto the lefthand-side of the barrel where the old JM stamp used to be. Receiver grooved for These guns began production in 1969 with the "R" serial numbers. I can vouch for this as my father kept the receipt. l0l:P/(J 1956-N to 1975, Copyright 2011 - 20120 The 18 is significant, for subtracting it from 2000 gives the date of manufacture for the rifle, 1982. (The photo above is of the 40.5inch (1029mm) version, the rifle having been manufactured in 1982.) low-cost target practice while preparing for hunting with larger It has an 8 digit serial number which is, 22476212. Posts: 9,494. When they got to the year 2000, they used two zeros eg: 0056772. That all changed in 1968 with the passage of the '68 Gun Control Act. 1960. These letters are small and may be 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. x}]or~Q'0`fM 2bI*mw{Zb-?ty)/~aeRh? E 4i J4AACFAAPPP(h4 % @D0$'Q4 e `APQAP 4i subtracting the first two digits of the serial number from 100: The pattern was changed several times later. Number combination: 24- 1976. Timbo68: Sir, my research. It is important to note that the letters I, O, and Q arent used as serial number prefixes. 12- 09/2012 Prefix Year Proof 91 2009 (JM) 1973 few 1st Letter 1935 on 93's Pre Marlin Ballard's 1861-1873 # by Caliber No.1 Hunter 1876-1880 No.11/2 Hunter 1879-1883 No.13/4 Far West 1879-1882 No.2 Sporting 1876-1888 Perhaps there is some obscure marking that is near impossible to find like markings on Waterford crystal, but I see nothing else. The serial numbers are now sequential. To close the bolt with the manual bolt hold-open engaged, the charging handle must be pulled out, away from the gun, before the bolt will go forward. Originally smooth wood stock, checking was added in 1971. Many of these had letter codes on them that will help ID date of manufacture. TiNw,aL" h(( h4 2 LP (h J4AqaE@PP( h e @ACAAP h4 C4E@PP( h e @ACAAP h4 13@_ ACAD`h4di4 eAAPA0 4J4$4E@PP( h e @ACAAP h4 }f h(( hP0l(P*(J Contact Seller.Your Name:.Your Email:.Your Phone Number:.Message: Yes! Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more. The first letter of the date code represented the month of The 1973 model Octagon can be 73XXXXXX or 27XXXXXX. The twist rate is 1:16inches, right-hand. But my gun has an 8 digit serial number and it look like there are other that do also . WhcAqW0wW0}:v 3F [non-serialized, Pre 1968]: Lt SIXGUN here okay my first Marlin model 60 has a serial number of 06159829, my second one is 10504134 I believe they are both mid-90s, They changed to 6 digits in 1968, but they produced so many that the number of digits increased, to be sure of the year you need to look at the other identifiers I posted. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N12478 would have been made in 1955 while a 1894 in 44 magnum with a serial number of 25105098, would have equated to 1975 http://remingtonsociety.com/rsa/questions/barrelcodes, http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-years-manufacture/51276-marlin-year-code-production-dates-ser-1-sheet-pdf.html. Many of these had letter codes on them that will help ID date of manufacture. This date I would like to know if there is a way to determine the month of manufacture. WebYou can view the complete page of records that your specific Serial Number pertains to for 30 DAYS. Contact Seller.Your Name:.Your Email:.Your Phone Number:.Message: Yes! I have a Marlin 1895 45-70 with Serial #B0061xx. For example a Marlin model 39A with a serial number of N12478 would have been made in 1955 while a 1894 in 44 magnum with a serial number of 25105098, would have equated to 1975 When you say two screws, do you mean two total or two rear screws?The aluminum trigger guards were gone by 1981, as were the three trigger guard screws. This had the effect of reducing the length of the rifle from 40.5 to 37.5inches (1029 to 953mm). Marlin also moved away from their practice of using steel inner tubes with their tubular magazine. In:Marlin Firearms Edit categories Answer. On Marlin-branded Model 60 rifles, the first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. Note that records are chaotic as all models were numbered in a single serial number range, and numbers are often duplicated, and the dates recorded are apparently shipping dates, not dates of manufacture. How-To Determine Year of Manufacture- Marlin, http://www.marlinowners.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=495. It is unknown as of December 2013 how Marlin (Remlin) will continue with their serial numbering convention. This information is stamped onto the lefthand-side of the barrel where the old JM stamp used to be. Lt SIXGUN here okay my first Marlin model 60 has a serial number of 06159829, my second one is 10504134 I believe they are both mid-90s Case December 24, 2022 at 4:44 AM They changed to 6 digits in 1968, but they produced so many that the number of digits increased, to be sure of the year you 1948-E & ??? It may just be Model 60, or Model 60-something (-1, -2, etc). 2023 Vintage Gun Scopes. It was fairly accurate, a great mechanism, and still a beautiful gun. Thanks Don. Note that records are chaotic as all models were numbered in a single serial number range, and numbers are often duplicated, and the dates recorded are apparently shipping dates, not dates of manufacture. Current model has an automatic "last-shot" bolt hold-open device with an external lever in the front of the trigger guard to release the bolt. A blog dedicated to the love of guns, gun restoration, repair and customization. Serial starts with 04 Is it a 96? The Model 60 is currently available in nine distinct versions: The production of Marlin Model 60's was moved to Huntsville, Alabama. _ ACAD`h4di4 eAAPA0 4J4Q~F0Q~(?F0j(?Q~F0Q~(?F0j(?vSE@PP( h e @ACAAP h4 &UDBL d>#;aaa!sac32;2q /L0l*P2V0 WebFind the full list of available Marlin models and serial number ranges here. That number would be helpful. (when the 1968 Gun Control Act was implemented). The rifle hasnt changed much in the intervening 54 years. JavaScript is disabled. by frankm Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:29 pm, Post Marlin Model 60W NRA 125th Anniversary Edition .22 LR. orders that do not fit. 1946-C Marlin Model 60, Model 60 serial SK .^&]m KJ2* DPh^P=s0XK6y4|O??.>~~tcX~tcMc_9??CH#;aaQZ+RP;>GSO{?6TjO>L}R/TkAL-qe casual recreational target shooting ("plinking"), plus the low price The 18 is significant, for subtracting it from 2000 gives the date of manufacture for the rifle, 1982. Webmarlin serial numbers. In, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marlin_Model_60&oldid=1114894907, 60, 60C, 60DL, 60S-CF, 60SB, 60SS, 60SSK, 60SSBL, 60W, 600, 37.5 in (953 mm) since mid-1980s, 40.5 in (1029 mm) before mid-1980s, 19 in (483 mm) since mid-1980s, 22 in (559 mm) before mid-1980s, both with Micro-Groove rifling, adjustable open rear, ramp front sight; receiver is grooved for a scope mount, Model 60, the basic rifle (shown in picture), Model 6082, US Cavalry Commemorative version issued in 1982, basic rifle, Model 60C, the basic rifle in a camouflage version, Model 60SN, the basic rifle with a black fiberglass stock, Model 60SB, the rifle in a weather-proof stainless steel version, Model 60DL, the basic rifle in a Monte Carlo walnut stock, Model 60SS, the rifle in a nickel-plated, stainless steel version with a grey/black laminate stock, Model 60SSK, the rifle in a nickel-plated, stainless steel version, with black fiberglass stock, Model 60S-CF, the rifle in a nickel-plated, stainless steel version, with a black carbon-fiber-patterned stock. Rifle rounds since the late-1980s, the capacity of the rifle was hunting. The receiver is held in the stock by front and rear machine screws through forearm and the trigger guard respectively (later models add a wood screw behind the trigger guard to reinforce the wrist of the stock). It may just be Model 60, or Model 60-something (-1, -2, etc). I bought an old but very reliable and accurate Mossberg 308 with serial number 26931, can you tell me when it was manufactured. The Model 60 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle Only Marlin Model 60 .22 Caliber Marlin Model 60 Review: The model 60 is an economical and easily managed .22 caliber rifle. Marlin's legendary rimfire rifle precision dates back to when Annie Oakley, thrilled audiences with feats of marksmanship using her trusty Model 1891 lever-action. The Marlin Model 60 was developed in 1960 from the Model 99 design. y^H (USN) (Tin Hat time). b There are other ways to identify the year a model 60 was made based on the features. If this is a Model 60 SS J Frame revolver, the serial number should begin with an "R". Lt SIXGUN here okay my first Marlin model 60 has a serial number of 06159829, my second one is 10504134 I believe they are both mid-90s Case December 24, 2022 at 4:44 AM They changed to 6 digits in 1968, but they produced so many that the number of digits increased, to be sure of the year you %C3-?. by blu_boi Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:26 pm, Post grip. Lt SIXGUN here okay my first Marlin model 60 has a serial number of 06159829, my second one is 10504134 I believe they are both mid-90s Case December 24, 2022 at 4:44 AM They changed to 6 digits in 1968, but they produced so many that the number of digits increased, to be sure of the year you Marlin also moved away from their practice of using steel inner tubes with their tubular magazine. 22 caliber bolt action and semi-autos were not serial numbered prior to 1969 Hi, new member, just joined today. WebMarlin Model 60 Caliber: 22 Long Rifle only Model 60 Capacity: 14-shot tubular magazine with patented closure system Action: Autoloading, semi automatic side ejection; manual and automatic 'last-shot' bolt hold-opens; receiver top has serrrated, non-glare finish; cross-bolt safety; steel charging handle. WebThe Marlin Model 60 was developed in 1960 from the Model 99 design. So a gun with serial number, Then in 1973 they changed the first two digits to be subtracted from 100 indicated the year of manufacture. As of late 2013, a Marlin .22 RF rifle (XT-22 Mag) had a serial number prefix of MM reported and verified. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Model 60 has a manual "fully open" bolt hold position, activated by pushing the charging handle inwards towards the gun when it is in the fully retracted, open breech position. Gold tone trigger and trigger guard, 1961 - 1964, Marlin Model 99C - Similar to 99, but Micro Groove barrel and only trigger was gold tone. 1954-L I bought an old but very reliable and accurate Mossberg 308 with serial number 26931, can you tell me when it was manufactured. But please note: Many blank records exist within the Marlin records. I would like to receive news and updates from Guns International. an economical and easily managed .22 caliber rifle. I have a marlin 22. 4 % @!L(h(( 4 WebSerial number- 15315227. Do I need an old trigger guard or new style? 1 Hunters Rifle Ballard No. The tubular magazine holds up to 14 Long Editing to add: According to this link, the scheme of subtracting the first two digits from 100 seems to be relevant for all Marlin rifles (1973 and later). 12- 09/2012 Prefix Year Proof 91 2009 (JM) 1973 few 1st Letter 1935 on 93's Pre Marlin Ballard's 1861-1873 # by Caliber No.1 Hunter 1876-1880 No.11/2 Hunter 1879-1883 No.13/4 Far West 1879-1882 No.2 Sporting 1876-1888