I’ve read many decry the acquisition of Marlin by Remington, making reference to the new rifles as “Remlins”. It certainly makes me appreciate the two examples from the 80s I have, especially the one I’ll take to the deer lease tomorrow. No success so far this year but hoping the doe I passed on opening day makes another appearance.
Marlins from the 1970’s and 80’s are the best.
Both the lever action models 30 and 336, the semi-auto 922m, 9 and 45 and the model 60’s from that era are great guns.
During those years Marlin used a serial number system that goes down as the years went on.
Take the first two digits from 100 to figure out the year of manufacture, rifle # 24xxxxxxx was made in 1976, 19xxxxxxx was made in 1981, etc.