There were about 4,000 model 62's made without a serial number. Marlin conducted a recall to serialize these in accordance with BATF regs. Some were returned, while others decided to not send them back.
The number you see on the barrel could be the number added by Marlin, but there is no way to know, as there are no records for this. The model 62 was made from 1963-69, so your's is in this area. Total production was 15,714 model 62's, with 5,960 in .256, 7,996 in .30 carbine, and another 1,758 made for Western Auto in .256. Hope this helps.-Vall
But almost certainly true. Marlin serial lists are available only back to 1883, and that year began with 4001. Marlin used a single set of serial numbers for all models. No! You can't use Brophy's list for guns made after 1906. After WWI the newly formed Marlin Firearms Corporation started the serial numbers all over again. If your gun's barrel is marked, "Marlin Firearms Corporation" it is made in the mid to late 1920's. If it is marked, "Marlin Firearms Co." it was made in the early 1920's. If it has this same Marlin Firearms Co. marking on the barrel, but also has the "bullseye" in the buttstock, it is post 1924-1930 era. All Marlins marked "Model '93" on the top tang were made after WWI. The catalogs designated the change from 1893 to '93 in around 1905, but too many receivers with the early marking were already made up, so the new marking of '93 wasn't used until after WWI. marlinguy@juno.com
write to marlin with any and all writngs/markings on reciever/barrel and serial numbers
No. Also, Marlin does not sell the barrel for the 882 as a component part. The Model 17 barrel can be installed, but again finding the barrel is a problem. The existing barrel can be relined to .17HMR. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Roughly 1900. Since Marlin mixed serial numbers between models on the early levers it can be hard to pin down exactly. As to caliber, look on the top flat of the barrel. sales@countrygunsmith.net
how much does it cost a 1983 marlin 38-55 hex barrel?
Try a 1300 barrel
22"
1880 marlin hex barrel
My Glenfield Model 25 has a micro-groove barrel,so I imagine others do as well.
Barrel marking, chamber cast.
Yes
Check the receiver and barrel.