Well, Marlin bought ballard firearms in the late 1800's and produced their rifles. The relationship was carried out until about 1915 when ballard became no more...
Marlin Firearms was created in 1871.
Marlin switched from Ballard rifling to the newer micro-groove on their 81 DL model in 1954.
Marlin Firearms Co. was founded in New Haven, Connecticut in 1870 by John Mahlon Marlin, who had worked for the Colt's Patent Firearms Co. during the Civil War.
d15025.You have a Marlin model 36 3rd Variation which was made between 1946-1947.
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they can be purchased directly from Marlin Firearms.