Hello.
I got this in a trade a couple of years ago. Would really like some info on it.
Patent dates are: Nov 19 1878 Apr 2 1889 Aug 12 1890 Mar 1 1892
Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A.
Serial #: 435XXX is on the receiver bottom and the 4 is a little distorted.
The is a hexagon barrel 23 1/2" long.
It is marked: 22 S L & LR
This is in almost like new condition so it might have been refinished. If so, they did a good job.
No model number anywhere I can see.
I have been unable to find anything on it yet.
Any help I can get will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Jim
Need Information on my Marlin Lever Action
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Re: Need Information on my Marlin Lever Action
Jim;
You have either a Marlin Model '92 or Model '97, and with a serial number in the 435,000 range would have been made around 1913. Those patent dates were used on both models.
There should be a model marking on the upper tang, behind the hammer.
A Model '92 will have a removable side plate only, whereas a Model '97 is a full takedown action where you unscrew the thumbscrew on the side of the receiver, cock the hammer and the gun will "break" apart into 2 pieces at the receiver.
You have either a Marlin Model '92 or Model '97, and with a serial number in the 435,000 range would have been made around 1913. Those patent dates were used on both models.
There should be a model marking on the upper tang, behind the hammer.
A Model '92 will have a removable side plate only, whereas a Model '97 is a full takedown action where you unscrew the thumbscrew on the side of the receiver, cock the hammer and the gun will "break" apart into 2 pieces at the receiver.
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Re: Need Information on my Marlin Lever Action
Hello Gunrunner and thanks for the very quick, and correct, response!Regnier (gunrunner) wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:13 pm Jim;
You have either a Marlin Model '92 or Model '97, and with a serial number in the 435,000 range would have been made around 1913. Those patent dates were used on both models.
There should be a model marking on the upper tang, behind the hammer.
A Model '92 will have a removable side plate only, whereas a Model '97 is a full takedown action where you unscrew the thumbscrew on the side of the receiver, cock the hammer and the gun will "break" apart into 2 pieces at the receiver.
I have not the best eyesight in the world but was just cleaning the bore again and the light just hit the Model information just right...and there it was: MARLIN MODEL '92
Not sure why I did not see it sooner!
Now to read up on it and see what I have!
Thanks again!
Jim
Re: Need Information on my Marlin Lever Action Lever Action 44-40
Would really like some info on it.
Patent dates are: Oct 11 1887, April 02, 1889
Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A.
Serial #: 67859 is on the receiver bottom
The is a hexagon barrel. Is marked 44W
What year is this gun made and what is the apx value it is in very good condition
Thanks
Chuck
Patent dates are: Oct 11 1887, April 02, 1889
Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A.
Serial #: 67859 is on the receiver bottom
The is a hexagon barrel. Is marked 44W
What year is this gun made and what is the apx value it is in very good condition
Thanks
Chuck
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Re: Need Information on my Marlin Lever Action Lever Action 44-40
Better if you repost this in your own thread. It will get lost tagging on another's thread.kempfnv wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:22 am Would really like some info on it.
Patent dates are: Oct 11 1887, April 02, 1889
Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT U.S.A.
Serial #: 67859 is on the receiver bottom
The is a hexagon barrel. Is marked 44W
What year is this gun made and what is the apx value it is in very good condition
Thanks
Chuck
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