What does the "D" in the serial number mean?
My Model 1893 serial number is D6xxx. Just entering the numbers gives a manufacture date of 1883 which does not seem possible.
It has MODEL 1893 stamped on the rifle tang.
What Does "D" in Serial Number Mean?
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Re: What Does "D" in Serial Number Mean?
WarGamer;
Since your Marlin is stamped Model 1893, I am going to guess that the serial number is up by the forearm. If it is, then this will make your gun one of the sporting arms assembled towards the end of WW I by Marlin-Rockwell Corporation. With the "D" prefix serial number, it will be later, around 1919/1920.
Is this a round barrel, .30-30 caliber rifle? That seems to be the majority of what was being produced at that time.
Since your Marlin is stamped Model 1893, I am going to guess that the serial number is up by the forearm. If it is, then this will make your gun one of the sporting arms assembled towards the end of WW I by Marlin-Rockwell Corporation. With the "D" prefix serial number, it will be later, around 1919/1920.
Is this a round barrel, .30-30 caliber rifle? That seems to be the majority of what was being produced at that time.
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