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The model 39 was introduced in 1922, and did not carry a prefix. The S prefix likely was first used in the 1925-26 era, based on serial number ranges for the non and S prefixed rifles. The HS prefix was used beginning in 1932, until the introduction of the model 39A in 1939. Use only standard or tar...

W prefix to the serial number indicates 1963

have you removed the buttstock to see if it is serial numbered to the receiver? when you mention extra grade wood, potentially it was an original 1976 manufactured rifle with round barrel that someone added after market wood and a spare Marlin octagon barrel (NOS) bought from Numrich? sounds like a ...

1Q2014 update (many additions since last update!): The current known range of serial numbers is 230 - 5101 (only 2 verified with 3 digit serial numbers) Less than 10% of the rifles reported have the Rocky Mountain adjustable rear sight, with no obvious link to production timing. This appears to have...

Kahuna289 wrote:Just inherited a marlin lever action 30/30 was wondering how old it is . There is a stamp of K1700 under the lever action and a small JW stamped in a circle on left side . Any help would b appreciated . Thank you.

K = 1953
nice inheritance
shoot straight, chrifle

darell,
make sure you only shoot LOW/STANDARD VELOCITY .22 in your model 18, or you will break the bolt! glad you have it "up and shooting", chrifle

1971
any model 39A hangtag or owner's manual will suffice for the 39D - send a PM to me with your email address and I will send a pdf copy of some model 39A hangtags.
shoot straight, chrifle

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacture ... -38939.htm

hope this helps?
straight shooting, chrifle

Gary, your 45/70 was made in 1976 (letter prefixes to the serial number ended 1968-69) The "new" system utilized a formula of 100 - first 2 digits (24) = 76 => 1976. The encircled JM is the factory proofmark to denote the barrel withstood proper testing. JM are the intials for John Marlin,...

VERY nice collection and fully informative posting - many thanks for the pictures and descriptions!!! shoot straight, chrifle

The 336SC models are fine, well-balanced rifles. It will serve you well and I would encourage you to do what you wish to make it your "go to" rifle! The wear and alterations you describe take it out of serious collector consideration; a waffle top that has been drilled makes the originals ...

send me your email via a PM, and I will send a pdf of the original instruction manual.

With the leading digit after the S prefix an "8", it places your rifle in the 1928-1929 timeframe for manufacture in my opinion. Thanks, the pictures really helped!

The Model 39 was introduced in 1922, and did not carry a prefix. The S prefix likely was first used in the 1925-26 era, based on serial number ranges for the non and S prefixed rifles. The HS prefix was used beginning in 1932, until the introduction of the model 39A in 1939. Use only standard or tar...

I've done some more research on the cartridge stop in my reference library. Brophy mentions nothing about the stop in the model 39, but within the chronology of the 39A he says it went from stamped metal (I believe as you described), to solid powdered metal (my '64 parts catalog pictures it as a sma...