Marlin model 38

Andy1 · December 5, 2020, 10:31 AM

I recently inherited a Marlin model 38. I'm trying to figure out the date of manufacture and the estimated value. Serial number is A1176.
It's a 100 year old hunting gun, so it's not in perfect shape. But it doesn't have any rust.

Jim Watson · December 5, 2020, 11:33 AM

All I can find is sometime 1921-1929. Don't know a dollar value.

ligonierbill · December 5, 2020, 01:10 PM

I have read a statement online that Marlin did not, or does not still have, production/serial numbers for the 38. Two currently on Gunbroker: one asking $800 - no bids, another with a lower start currently bid at $370 with a week left on the auction. Check those out and compare their condition to yours.

December 5, 2020, 10:31 AM	#1
Andy1 Member Join Date: March 16, 2019 Posts: 71	Marlin model 38 I recently inherited a Marlin model 38. I'm trying to figure out the date of manufacture and the estimated value. Serial number is A1176. It's a 100 year old hunting gun, so it's not in perfect shape. But it doesn't have any rust.

December 5, 2020, 11:33 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	All I can find is sometime 1921-1929. Don't know a dollar value.

December 5, 2020, 01:10 PM	#3
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	I have read a statement online that Marlin did not, or does not still have, production/serial numbers for the 38. Two currently on Gunbroker: one asking $800 - no bids, another with a lower start currently bid at $370 with a week left on the auction. Check those out and compare their condition to yours.