Couple of problems- Spelling is Mossberg. Prior to the 1968 Gun Control Act, Mossberg .22s did not have a serial number, except for a few made for the US Military. The serial numbers I HAVE seen did not include letters. Is it possible that you have the Model number- since there WAS a Model 51M? Mossberg is still in business, and may be contacted through their customer service website. At the bottom of this page is a link to an excellent blog on Mossberg .22s that may help give you a range of dates for a particular model. PS- I collect older Mossberg 22s- they are GREAT shooting rifles.
You have listed the model number of your rifle,not the serial number.
What is the year of manufacture of Winchester model 94 rifle serial number 2359141
With the serial number that you provided,your Marlin rifle was produced in the year 1979.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1996.
Your serial number indicates that your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1971.
Your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1987,with the serial number provided.
Your serial number indictes that your Marlin rifle was made by them in the year 1985.
your marlin rifle was made in 1957.
1883.
1985
1987
1967