I have a Marlin Model 1894, 25-20 with the serial number 6779 and the letter D as a prefix. This rifle has a nickle plated magazine tube, cocking lever, loading gate, hammer and forearm cap.
I would appreciate information on when this gun was manufactured and if the nickle plated parts were original to the rifle.
Thank you, Macymae
Marlin 1894, 25-20
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Re: Marlin 1894, 25-20
Macymae;
The date of manufacture will depend upon where your serial number is located. If the serial number is up near the forearm, then it would have been made around 1918/1919 or so.
If it is under the lever, then sometime after 1921 but before 1933.
In any instances, the plating will not be original as Marlin did not have a custom shop operating during any of those dates.
The date of manufacture will depend upon where your serial number is located. If the serial number is up near the forearm, then it would have been made around 1918/1919 or so.
If it is under the lever, then sometime after 1921 but before 1933.
In any instances, the plating will not be original as Marlin did not have a custom shop operating during any of those dates.
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