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jones · October 25, 1999, 09:15 AM

I have a Marlin 30-30, that has pat. dates
10-11-1887 -4-2-1889.-9-1-1899. On the side of the barrel it says Special Smokeless Steel, and Marlin Safety. Can anyone help me with this?

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jones

October 25, 1999, 09:15 AM	#1
jones Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1999 Location: Perrysburg, NY, USA Posts: 107	I have a Marlin 30-30, that has pat. dates 10-11-1887 -4-2-1889.-9-1-1899. On the side of the barrel it says Special Smokeless Steel, and Marlin Safety. Can anyone help me with this? ------------------ jones