The Marlin brand is synonymous with lever-action rifles. Here is my guess on the serial numbers. The serial number is found on the underside of the frame. Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifles & Carbines: Click Here To See - Close Up Image of Right Side-Rifle Click Here To See - Close Up Image of Left Side-Rifle. Welcome visitor you can login or create an account. But the hole spacing on the sight is 1.1 Inch which will fit multiple other marlin rifles including the ballard it was mounted on. Model 1895 (Big Bore) Model … Marlin 38 Standard 1878 Pocket Revolver Marlin 1887 Double-Action Revolver Marlin Model 1881 Lever-Action Rifle Marlin Model 1888 Lever-Action Rifle Marlin 1889 Lever-Action Rifle Production Model Marlin 1889 Lever-Action Rifle Short Carbine Marlin Model 1891 Lever-Action Rifle 1st Variation Marlin Model 1891 Lever-Action Rifle 2nd Variation THE CLASSIC AMERICAN LONG GUN. It has a longer action, introduced in blackpowder .32-40 and .38-55 Win., but was also stronger and suitable for smokeless powder, with .30-30 Win. Shipping is very reasonable. RIMFIRE. Its octagon barrels came in standard lengths from 24 to 30 inches. The overall condition of the sight is very good. Special (WS) added later. In 1881, he made his first lever-action repeating rifle for which his company became famous. This is a set of screws for mounting a tang sight on the Marlin lever guns model 93.94,92,39,36 and any other vintage Marlins with two holes in the tang forward of the tang screw. LEARN MORE . 1-3/4 "Far West" Hunters Rifle, Ballard No. Customer Service; Owner Support; Manuals; Retailer Information; Marlin Firearm Collectors Association; LEVER ACTION. THE FIRST FLAT-TOP, SIDE-EJECT RECEIVER. by Regnier (gunrunner) » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:53 pm, Post Marlin Model … Phil Spangenberger has written for Guns & Ammo, appears on the History Channel and other documentary networks, produces Wild West shows, is a Hollywood gun coach and character actor, and is True West’s Firearms Editor. by Pete44ru » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:44 pm, Post by Regnier (gunrunner) » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:46 pm, Post Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. 6-1/2 Off Hand Mid Range Rifle, Ballard No. It looks like the production rate average 1000 to 1500 per year. In recent years, Marlin, along with its subsidiaries Harrington & Richardson/NEF, are now owned by Freedom Group Family of Companies. Thank you, chrifle, for the hint; & you, Regnier, for the specifics ! Besides the .45-70, this man-sized rifle was also offered in a variety of other popular chamberings, including the .32-40, .38-55, .40-60 and .45-85. A very few have Marlin -Rockwell marked barrels. The Model 1894 included a new locking bolt and two-piece firing pin, alongside an improved one-piece … by Regnier (gunrunner) » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:23 am, Post This was a well-built, accurate rifle, chambered for powerful hunting rounds like the .45-70 and .38-55. Based on the patents of L.L. Inherited my grandfather's Model 38. Hepburn, the ’93 also incorporated a two-piece firing pin. #1147A MARLIN MODEL 1894 RIFLE, 38-40, SN 56X, 24” oct. Marlin would later convert the 1893 from square bolt to round bolt with side ejection port as the Model … In 1881, he made his first lever-action repeating rifle for which his company became famous. Area Code: 507 . by specrat » Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:27 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Established by John Mahlon Marlin in 1863. Description: MARLIN - MODEL 38 - .22 LONG RIFLE - PUMP ACTION RIFLE - MANUFACTURED 1 - OCTAGON BARREL - NICE CLEAN RIFLE - ASK FOR DETAILED PHOTOS - SERIAL NO: D1873. Your buttplate does not look original with the deep arch - is it metal? Until the introduction of Winchester’s 1886 Model, the ’81 Marlin was the only repeater to be had in some of the big-bore calibers of that time, and it had no competition for several years. The sight folds appropriately. Marlin Firearms Co. is an American manufacturer of semi-automatic, lever-action and bolt-action rifles.In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in Madison, North Carolina (formerly based in North Haven, Connecticut).Marlin owned the firearm manufacturer H&R Firearms.In 2007, Remington Arms, part of the Remington Outdoor Company, acquired Marlin … The S shape pistol grip on the buttstock is standard. This was followed by the model of 1888 which was a top eject action like the 1881 with several improvements, most important was the incorporation of a locking lug locking the breach. I have both a round and octagon version, and believe they were available over the course of the model being sold - no "cutover" period exists. I have a Model 32(same rifle) with a 3 didgit number and a Marlin Firearms Corporation barrel. LEARN MORE. Home » Marlin Model 1893 Rifle & Carbine Parts. It differed from the Winchester in that it was side-ejecting, the main selling point originally being it was better protected from weather and debris than the competing top-ejecting Winchester. Marlin Model 1893 Rifle & Carbine Parts. STILL ONE OF THE GREAT CONNECTIONS THAT A SMART PHONE CAN'T PROVIDE. Thank You, Parley Baer - Interesting, for sure. The ‘93 differed from its Winchester contemporaries in that the Marlin was side-ejecting, which provided better protection from weather and debris than the competing top-ejecting Winchester. LAY-A-WAY Plans available at no extra charge - Additional Photos available upon request - USPS Money Orders same as cash price listed - Credit Card purchases add 3.5% - MN Residents add … Maybe someone else can answer the rest of your questions and maybe there thoughts on the serial numbers. The Marlin Model 1894 is a lever-action repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut.At its introduction the rifle came with a 24-inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of pistol rounds such as .25-20 Winchester, .32-20 Winchester, .38-40, and .44-40.Variants in other chamberings remain in production today. The Marlin/Burgess collaboration led to the huge Model 1881 Marlin, which originally was only available in the .45-70 military caliber and a special Marlin .40-60 cartridge, but by 1885 was also offered in .32-40, .38-55 and .45-85 calibers. Marlin Firearm Collectors Association; MODEL 1894: INNOVATION ACROSS THE AGES. The Model 38 I have and show you here, is marked, Marlin-Rockwell Corp, New Haven Conn. the RECORED Low/High serial … It features an 18½,", barrel and a straight-grip stock for fast pointing. and .32 Win. It's the classic American long gun, a tool of history and just as much a symbol of the Old West as the six-shooter. MERRIMACK ARMS CO. AND BROWN MANUFACTURING CO. (BALLARDS), Ball & Williams Ballard Civil War Military Carbine, Ballard No. Really nice 38, and glad you were able to "score" a trade after such a long wait! A Brief History of Marlin Rifles and the 1889 Model. History of the 38 WCF ... Additionally there were three Marlin Model 1894s listed, three Winchester Model 1873s, three Winchester Model 1892s, and two Cimarron Arms replicas of Model 1873s. History. Another Hepburn design, the Marlin Model 1893 was essentially an improvement of his 1889, with different bolt lock-up and a two-piece firing pin. 7A-1 Extra Grade Long Range Rifle, Marlin No. It appears when the "new" Marlin Firearms Co. started up around 1925-1926 they continued to use the Marlin Firearms Corporation barrel stamps. I would think the D prefixes probably ran a year or so. Official site for collectors of Marlin firearms, Moderators: Regnier (gunrunner), JohnK, Sure-Shot, Post I know they take down similarly to a break-open single-barrel shotgun. Leading the modern-day lever-action renaissance, Marlin advances the legend in 2020 with a line of time-tested platforms newly engineered and advanced for the next generation. by chrifle » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:36 pm, Post Originally patented on August 1, 1893 by L.L. Please check my other auctions for other sight related … It was chambered in the … Lever Action. The 1894 Marlin was produced starting in 1894 , with parts produced through 1903 and guns … They were continued to be used up through 1935. I believe the left over Model 32 parts were used to get the line up and running again when producing the Model 38. I think all model 38s were bakelite or hard rubber, and more flat with the Marlin logo in a circle? Wanting to replace and modernize the Model 1881, Marlin introduced the Model 1895 that same year with all the same improvements that had been given to the Models 1893 and 1894. Maybe with the new Marlin Firearms Co. Anyways I would guess with a serial number in the A8000-A9000 range that would be a later manufactured rifle. Hepburn, the Model 1894 features a revolutionary lever-fire system with repeat-fire capability. Earlier this evening I traded into a Marlin Model 38 slide-action rifle, that I have a question or two about. Marlin Rifles and Shotguns was established by John M. Marlin who was born in Connecticut in 1836. Marlin Model 36-A-DL Lever Action Rifles: Marlin Model 36-A-DL Rifle Parts. Now, 125 years later, the 1889 Marlin is an extremely collectible firearm. Octagonal barrel; on top of barrel, just forward of the front sight, it is stamped ", Regarding A Model 38 Slide-Action .22 Rifle, Re: Regarding A Model 38 Slide-Action .22 Rifle. Showing 1 to 31 of 31. Marlin-Rockwell Corp did intend to return to the manufacture of sporting firearms after the wrap up of WWI arms production.The change from Model 32 to Model 38 seemed to be a choice of the Marlin-Rockwell people, rather than the Marlin Firearms Corp! by Pete44ru » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:15 am, Post Earlier this evening I traded into a Marlin Model 38 slide-action rifle, that I have a question or two about. So Late twenties would be pretty close. bbl., Bureau Cty. Ill prison gun, open rear sight, blade front, S curved buttplate, marked “Marlin Model 94” on top tang, 96 ...Click for more info. The knurling rotates up and down as it should. Wish List (0) My Account ... Company History; Guarantee; FAQ's; Contact Us. Find Marlin/Glenfield Model 38 parts and schematics today with Numrich Gun Parts. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. / PAT'D U.S.A. MAR.17. by Pete44ru » Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:33 am, Post While it proved reliable and accurate, due to the trends toward small caliber, higher … by Parley Baer » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:46 am, Post Make: Marlin Model: Model 38 Serial Number: A7244 Year of Manufacture: 1922-1930 Caliber: .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle Action Type: Takedown Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "The Marlin Firearms Corporation. He served his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker, then during the Civil War worked at the Colt plant in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Assessment: Some history on the Marlin Levers: "Marlin produced its first lever-action repeating rifle as the Model 1881, made for powerful hunting rounds. It's a chancey job and it makes a man watchfull....and a little lonely. by Parley Baer » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:34 pm, Post Make: Marlin Model: Model 1881 Year of Manufacture: 1888 Caliber: .38-55 WCF Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Markings: The barrel is marked “Marlin fire-Arms Co. New Haven Ct. U.S.A. / Pat’d Feb 7 65Jan 7 73 Sept 14 75 Nov 19 7 2678 June 8 79 Dec 3 79 Nov 3 80 Reissue Nov 9 1880” and “38-55”. I don’t remember there being a lemon among all 24 of the .38 WCF firearms owned by me. The gun was available in several different configurations (herein called 'Models'). It featured a large frame and was chambered in .33 WCF, .38-56, .40-65, .40-70, .40-82, .45-70 and .45-90. All Marlins manufactured from 1969 to 1990: As posted above, my rifle's buttstock wood is serial numbered to it's receiver, it's just the BP that has a different SN (about 50 away) - so the buttstock is original to this rifle, if not the BP. XT Series; Model 60; Model 795; Resources. Its mainly a nice even plumb blue patina. The Model 1895G has richly blued steel. First, about this rifle, and what I already know (or think I know about them) I've read that about 20,000 were produced 1922-1930, and had 24" octagon barrels. The Model 1893 was, and is, Marlin’s … Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle - The venerable big-game-dropping performance of the 45-70 Gov´,t. Marlin manufactured pistols until 1875, when he began production of Ballard rifles. During this time period there were a lot of left over barrels from the previous Marlin Firearms Co. and those barrels were also used on various rifles. Hepburn, the Model 1893 incorporated a new locking bolt system and a two-piece firing pin. Some shooters still preferred blackpowder loads, though, and that same year Marlin came out with a limited run of Model 93s chambered for .32-40 and .38 … Marlin’s 1893 was the precursor to their Model 36 and 336, and is identifiable by its square flush bolt.