No commercial manufacture from sometime in 1941/’42 until 1945, due to WWII production & retooling.
(Notice there are no “I”, “O”, or “Q” serial number prefixes in use. If your rifle has the single letter “V” serial number prefix, that indicates a 1962 year of manufacture.
MARLIN 336 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION SERIAL NUMBERS
Only those manufactured from 1941 through 2011 which have serial numbers on them and with the caveat mentioned elsewhere in this blog. Please note this list is NOT INCLUSIVE of all Marlin firearms. The serial number, depending on the model of rifle, will either be located on the upper or lower stock tang, bottom of the receiver, or side of the receiver.īelow are the manufacturing date codes, which are the first one or two characters of the serial number. In addition to the first two characters of the serial number, it’s also imperative in many cases to know the model number. In order to find the year of manufacture one needs to know the **first two character’s** of the serial number as a minimum, either letters, numbers, or a letter number combination. Some people are under the belief that all one has to do is “subtract the first two digits of the serial number from 2000 and that is the year of manufacture”. There is some confusion about how Marlin Firearms used their serial numbers to ID the year of manufacture. Product specifications and other details are subject to change over time.Marlin rifle with serial number on top stock tang, behind hammer. Information in news articles is current as of the date of publication. To stay up-to-date on future Marlin announcements and learn more about the Marlin 1895 SBL, visit, /MarlinFirearms or /MarlinFirearmsOfficial. Due to the anticipated strong demand and the limited quantity of Ruger-made Marlin lever-action rifles, Ruger encourages retailers to contact their distributors for availability and advises consumers not to leave deposits with retailers that do not have confirmed shipments. Ruger-made, Marlin 1895 SBL rifles are marked with "Mayodan, NC," bear an "RM" or Ruger-Made serial number prefix, have the Marlin Horse and Rider logo laser engraved on their grip, and also feature a red and white "bullseye" on the buttstock.Īdditional models are scheduled for release throughout the coming year specifically, other variations of the Model 1895, as well as the reintroduction of the Model 336 and Model 1894. "From the quality of the firearm, to clear ways for consumers to differentiate Ruger-made Marlins, we focused on getting every detail right." "Being a long-time Marlin fan, I knew that we needed to take our time and make sure that our reintroduction was nothing short of perfect," continued Killoy. These processes will result in the introduction of additional Marlin models, calibers and variations over the coming years. This first model is just the beginning of the reintroduction of the Marlin brand and illustrates the improved manufacturing processes that deliver reliable, attractive firearms. The end result is a quality rifle, produced using modern manufacturing methods, that consumers will be sure to enjoy and proud to own." "Since the move of over 100 truckloads of equipment and inventory back in November 2020, our engineering team took the 1895 through a complete design and production review focused on achieving the highest quality, accuracy, and performance standards. "We are excited to officially flip the switch and let our customers know that Marlin is back," said Ruger President and CEO, Chris Killoy.
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