Marlin serial numbers typically consist of a combination of letters and numbers that indicate the model, production date, and manufacturing location. The first letter often denotes the model series, while subsequent digits may represent the year and month of production. For example, a serial number starting with "M" might indicate a specific model, followed by numbers that pinpoint the manufacturing date. Always check specific manufacturer guidelines as formats can vary between models.
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Being that your Marlin model 31 was made between 1913-1916.These rifles were not required by law to have serial numbers if the manufacturer choose not to put them on the firearm.This was not a law until the year 1969.So your marlin might not have a serial number.
Serial numbers were not required until 1968.
From what I have seen and heard Marlin serial#'s are easy to read just take the first numbers in the serial # and subtract them from a 100 and that gives you the year it was manufactured. example: yours is 19 so 100-19=81 so 1981
Many .22 caliber rifles made before 1968 did not have serial numbers. This would include your Marlin 100.
Serial numbers were required per a 1968 firearms act. Marlin .22's produced prior to this were not required to have serial numbers stamped on the weapon and marlin decided it was not productive to do so. Although they did stamp some earlier models they discontinued the practice. My Marlin model 56 made in 1960 also has no serial number.
The manufacture date of a Marlin 1895CB with the serial number 92039392 can be determined using the serial number lookup provided by Marlin or through reference materials specific to Marlin firearms. Typically, Marlin rifles produced in the 1990s and early 2000s have serial numbers in that range. For precise information, it is best to consult Marlin's official customer service or a detailed reference guide.
The first 2 numbers are the year of manufacture of your Marlin rifle(72046507)indicates 1972.
1983. marlin, after 73 dropped alphabetical prefixes and used the first two numbers in the serial number to identify the year. Anything after 73, you subtract 100 from the first two numbers in the serial number. 100-17=83. Any marlin works this way.
No serial number as the Hunter was made up to 1964 and serial numbers began in 1968
To determine the age of a Marlin 75C with the serial number 25469052, you would need to reference Marlin's manufacturing records or a specific serial number lookup guide. Generally, Marlin firearms' serial numbers can indicate the year of manufacture, but this information varies by model and production year. You might consider reaching out to Marlin or a firearms expert for precise identification.
I can say that the Marlin model 1898 shotgun was made from 1898-1905.I do not believe that the serial numbers by year of production are available in the public domain.