Age of Marlin 30/30

[nidahunter]

I am hoping someone that is smarter than me can point me in the right direction. I have my grandfathers 30/30 and am trying to find the age of it. It has a 4 digit serial # starting with the letter D. I found some info, one place (when I entered the serial number) said it was made prior to 1883, and one said 1947 based on the letter D. If anyone knows of a place I can get good info on this it would be greatly appreciated, I cant seem to find any consistent info on these older guns.

 

[p_ham]

What model is it?

 

[nidahunter]

It is at a gunsmith now getting looked at but I couldnt see a model number on it, only the serial number.

 

[Ben Lamb]

If there is a D in front of the serial number, then it's likely a 1947 vintage. The 30/30 didn't come out until 1895 or so, so if it is an older frame, then it's not the original bbl.

https://www.gunvaluesboard.com/marlin-serial-numbers-dates-of-manufacture-1664.html

 

[nidahunter]

That is the link I found as well. Thank you for the info!

 

[nhenry]

I am hoping someone that is smarter than me can point me in the right direction. I have my grandfathers 30/30 and am trying to find the age of it. It has a 4 digit serial # starting with the letter D. I found some info, one place (when I entered the serial number) said it was made prior to 1883, and one said 1947 based on the letter D. If anyone knows of a place I can get good info on this it would be greatly appreciated, I cant seem to find any consistent info on these older guns.

Got pics?

 

[nidahunter]

I will put some up when I get it back from the gunsmith

 

[grizzly63]

Go to the Marlin owners site, excellent information from wise but opinionated people, kinda like here. Should be a great gun depending upon condition. Family heirloom for sure.

 

[BrentD]

This is the best place to ask

Marlin Firearms Collectors Association - Index page

Knowing the model, or even just a photo of it would go a long ways. But Marlin-Collectors is the place to get the final answer.