My wife bought me an "Original Marlin Goose gun Model 55" Was wondering if anyone could help me decode the serial number I am curious about the date of manufacture. gun is in good shape needs a little TLC though. even came withthe magazine it is chambered in 3in mag the ser# is 23681985 would appreciate any help.
Matt
Model 55 Goose Gun
Moderators: Regnier (gunrunner), JohnK, Sure-Shot
-
Regnier (gunrunner)
- Distinguished Expert
- Posts: 4670
- Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: The Sunflower State
Re: Model 55 Goose Gun
Matt;
There really is no decoding to Marlin's serial numbering system. Subtract the first two digits from 100 to determine the year it was manufactured. In this case, 100 - 23 = 77 or 1977.
I hope this helps.
There really is no decoding to Marlin's serial numbering system. Subtract the first two digits from 100 to determine the year it was manufactured. In this case, 100 - 23 = 77 or 1977.
I hope this helps.
Due to the increasing cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot!
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
-
toboggan06
- Beginner
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:33 am
Re: Model 55 Goose Gun
I'm confused could you help clarify please. I have a model 55 Goose Gun and the serial # begins with 03 meaning it was made in 97? According to the info I read they stopped making the 55 Goose Gun back in 88? Any info would be helpfull, thanks.
-
Regnier (gunrunner)
- Distinguished Expert
- Posts: 4670
- Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: The Sunflower State
Re: Model 55 Goose Gun
Toboggan06;
The Model 55 Goose Gun was made up to 1996, then Marlin brought our the Model 55GDL which was like the Goose Gun but with a black synthetic stock. And, it is possible that some of the first long barrel shotguns made in 1997 were regular Goose Guns using some left over parts.
The Model 55 Goose Gun was made up to 1996, then Marlin brought our the Model 55GDL which was like the Goose Gun but with a black synthetic stock. And, it is possible that some of the first long barrel shotguns made in 1997 were regular Goose Guns using some left over parts.
Due to the increasing cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot!
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.
The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.