Another Marlin Model 60 Serial Number Question

usnret30 · November 3, 2015, 07:06 PM

This Marlin Model 60 serial number is 99182XXX. The Roll Mark reads:

THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT, U.S.A.
MODEL 60 MICRO-GROVE BARREL CAL 22 L.R. ONLY

None of the suggested serial dating procedures seem to fit this rifle, or I do not understand them. There are no other letter pairs identifiable on the barrel which is in good condition. the only other roll mark on the barrel is a warning regarding misuse.

O4L · November 3, 2015, 07:39 PM

I believe that would make it a 2001 model.

jmr40 · November 3, 2015, 08:38 PM

Subtracting the 1st 2 digits of the SN from 100 gives the date of manufacture on MOST Marlins made since the early 1970's. 1972 I think is when they changed. So 100-99=01 Or 2001.

There are some models with limited production that don't fit, but most that I've seen do.

Scorch · November 5, 2015, 02:32 AM

I thought Marlin dropped Micro-Groove rifling back in the 90s??

November 3, 2015, 07:06 PM	#1
usnret30 Junior Member Join Date: September 27, 2001 Posts: 2	Another Marlin Model 60 Serial Number Question This Marlin Model 60 serial number is 99182XXX. The Roll Mark reads: THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT, U.S.A. MODEL 60 MICRO-GROVE BARREL CAL 22 L.R. ONLY None of the suggested serial dating procedures seem to fit this rifle, or I do not understand them. There are no other letter pairs identifiable on the barrel which is in good condition. the only other roll mark on the barrel is a warning regarding misuse.

November 5, 2015, 02:32 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I thought Marlin dropped Micro-Groove rifling back in the 90s?? __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

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November 3, 2015, 07:39 PM	#2
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	I believe that would make it a 2001 model.

November 3, 2015, 08:38 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	Subtracting the 1st 2 digits of the SN from 100 gives the date of manufacture on MOST Marlins made since the early 1970's. 1972 I think is when they changed. So 100-99=01 Or 2001. There are some models with limited production that don't fit, but most that I've seen do.