The Marlin model 410 was only offered from 1929-32, and was offered as a bonus "gift" to anyone who bought 4 shares of Marlin preferred stocks at $25 a share. This was of course in the height of the Depression, and the offer was not warmly received, as money was tight for most. In 1932 the leftover model 410's were sold at about $32 each. No records on these guns serial numbers exist, so I can't tell you when in this range your gun was built. The model 410's were mostly std. configuration, (like your's) but they did build a small number of deluxe 410's that were checkered. These guns were built from leftover model 93 receivers, which were fitted with pistol grip lower tangs, shotgun barrels, and heavier wood. Less than 10,000 were estimated to have been made. Values for the model 410's are quite high, and can run from as little as $400, to nearly $2,000 for a like new specimen.
The 20 indicates that your gun was made in 1980. Marlin did not checker the stocks on the 39a at that time period.
In the condition that you describe,it will sell for between 375-450 dollars.
Black hard plastic, no white spacer between buttplate and wood of the stock. I happen to have a 1945 Marlin 39A sitting in the safe.
The year of manufacture for 10 = 1990.
i measured mine from the end of the muzzle to the end of the buttplate I came up with 38&5/16 inches
The Marlin Model 3000 was the chain-store version of the Model 336. They added a gold trigger, gold bead sight and have no checkering.
The Limited had a 24" bbl., straight stock, no checkering, and a smaller forearm . Two versions - 1/2 round, 1/2 octagon, and full octagon.
The buttplate on a Ranger Model 35 was made of steel and blued. It is about 1/16th inch thick and you can make one and cold blue as a substitute. If you want a rubber/plastic butt a Marlin 60 fits pretty good. I'd go with the steel if it was my choice
Try searching this site or asking them............ The Marlin Collectors Association http://www.marlin-collectors.com/forum/index.php Tom LOOK UNDER THE METAL BUTTPLATE, ALSO REMOVE BUTTSTOCK AND LOOK ON LEFT SIDE WHERE IT IS STAMPED MOD. 20-A ON TOP.
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
Bolt action single shot .22 made from 1966-79 and now discontinued. Price range $40-70. Same as the Marlin 101, except with walnut-finished wood stock. Later 1970's productions w/ hot-iron wood stamped pistol-grip to simulate checkering. Plain forearm.
I would need more information to narrow down the date of manufacture on your '93. The model '93 Marlins were all made after WWI, as that is when they began marking the receivers with the "Model '93" designation. The catalogs indicated a change in name designation in 1906, but Marlin continued to use and mark the tangs with the old designation until production resumed after WWI. Most likely your gun was made in the 1922-1935 range, but when in that range depends on several things. The barrel rollstamps were of three types. One that read, "Marlin Firearms Corporation", "Marlin Firearms Co." and Marlin Fire-Arms Co." In addition, most guns from the mid to late 1920's had the typical Marlin "Bullseye" in the bottom of the buttstock, about 3" in front of the buttplate. Earlier and later post WWI Marlins did not have the Bullseye. As for value, it's hard to quote a value on antique Marlins without seeing them. Many things (including condition) will affect values. Special order options were numerous, and you didn't mention whether yu have a straight grip stock, pistol grip, half or full magazine, checkering, engraving, special sights, etc. Without seeing at least a picture of your gun, it could be a huge difference in value from a very nice gun to a very nice gun with options. If you'd like to email me a picture, I might further assist you. marlinguy@juno.com The Marlin 1893 was manufactured between 1893 and 1936. The blue book value for a 90 % gun is $1800.