Marlin 1894 serial number question

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Matt3810;

Are there any letters preceding that serial number? Marlin started making the Model 1894 in .44 Magnum in 1969, and at that time, Marlin utilized a letter(s) prefix to the serial numbers up to 1971. After that, the numbering system changed. A Model 1894 serial number should not start with "35" at any time unless there is something in front of those numbers.

[nfnchestr]

I have a 32-20 Marlin octagon barrel cowboy with the serial # is either 124286 or 184826 ?? my father had this rifle I remember as a kid and I'm 73 he had it forever ? Can anyone tell me when it was made ? As I want to sell it, have no one to leave it to.

Chet

[Road King]

I have a 32-20 Marlin octagon barrel cowboy with the serial # is either 124286 or 184826 ?? my father had this rifle I remember as a kid and I'm 73 he had it forever ? Can anyone tell me when it was made ? As I want to sell it, have no one to leave it to.

Chet

Chet, either one of these serial numbers show DOM as 1895

[marlinman93]

The 184xxx number would be 1899, not 1895.

[Road King]

The 184xxx number would be 1899, not 1895.

Sorry about that. My mistake, punched in the wrong number.

[marlinman93]

No problem Brian! Glad to see I'm not the only one!