The Marlin model 1895gs with serial 98025023 was manufactured in the early 1900's. models, Models such 1891 and 1893. Today known as Models 39 and 336 respectively, they are the oldest shoulder arm designs in the world still being produced.
Marlin 1893 # 331272 manufactured 1906.
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I would date your marlin model 92 to the year 1907.
1958.
Your serial number indicates that your Marlin model 336 rifle was made in the year 1971.
Your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1975,with the serial number that you have provided.
The V prefix to the serial number that you provided indicates that your marlin model 39-A was made from 1961-august 1962.
1975
1959.The R prefix to your serial number dates your Marlin model 39A to the years 1957-1958.
I know that you can check with www.wisnersinc.com... they may help you identify when your unit was manufactured.
Send me the serial # so I can tell you which year it was manufactured.
Manufactured 1964