Date made and Model
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Date made and Model
I have a Martin 22 rifle with a 24" octagon barrel. The serial number is 231973, if I am right, was found stamped just behind the forestock and forward of the lever/trigger. Would someone be kind and help me with as much info about which model it may be and year of manufacturing.
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Regnier (gunrunner)
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Re: Date made and Model
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You have a Marlin Model '97 that was shipped from the factory in New Haven, Ct. in 1901.
You have a Marlin Model '97 that was shipped from the factory in New Haven, Ct. in 1901.
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Re: Date made and Model
Hi, Regnier (gunrunner), thanks for the info. After my posting, I decided to bring the rifle to a gunsmith for a deep cleaning, and he confirmed that in fact it was manufactured in 1901. He also mentioned the gun’s condition was at 98% and only the stock and forestock showed wear, which was normal.