i have the same dates on my 97 22 but i have serial number A2284 for 97% is about 2500$ 10% is 375$ i dont have my book on me but that sould give you a idea
Your marlin golden 39A mountie with the serial number you provided was made by marlin between late 1960-august of 1961.
your marlin with the V prefix in the serial number was made between 1961 and August of 1962.
The V prefix to the serial number that you provided indicates that your marlin model 39-A was made from 1961-august 1962.
The letter U prefix to your serial number indicates that your Marlin golden 39A was made between 1960-august of 1961.
The letter U which is a prefix to your serial number is used to date the production of your Marlin lever action rifle.In this case the letter U indicates that your rifle was made by marlin in the time frame of 1960-august of 1961.
The V prefix to your serial number indicates that your Marlin model 39a was produced during the time span of 1961-august,1962.
1961 (August)-1962.
The V prefix to your serial number indicates that your Marlin model 39a was produced during the time span of 1961-august,1962.
Your Marlin model 336RC(regular carbine) with the prefix letter of U indicates that it was made between 1960-August of 1961.
The year of manufacture for U = 1960 (August)-1961.
What is the age of my Marlin rifle if the serial number is 26,000,000 plus
The year of manufacture for U2893 = 1960 (August)-1961. http://armscollectors.com/sn/marlinlookup.php