Marlin Model 90 30-30/20 gauge help

moenkopi

Can someone help me with the date of manufacture of a Marlin Model 90 30-30/20ga. o/u combination rifle shotgun? The serial number is 8335. Thanks, Bill

charliemeyer007

I think they are some what rare these days, some variants as few as 25. Usually have a letter for the date code. G is 1950, P 1957.

https://www.fieldandstream.com/greatest-guns-marlin-ranger-model-90

moenkopi

Originally posted by charliemeyer007
I think they are some what rare these days, some variants as few as 25. Usually have a letter for the date code. G is 1950, P 1957.

Thanks Charlie. I came across the "letter date code" while doing an internet search. Unfortunately this rifle doesn't have a letter.

rufe-snow

You might have to join the below forum, to get the data. It wouldn't open for me.




https://www.marlinowners.com/forum/marlin-collectors/97319-finally-updated-marlin-dates-production-sheets.html

kimi

Correction to page number 414 vice 444.

Bill, according to William Brophy in his book about Marlin Firearms, "A very few .30-30 20-gauge guns were experimented with, but production was never started." Pg 414 of reference.

Also, 1939 was the year the combination guns became available, including the .30-30 20-gauge gun (apparently for experimentation only). Also, pg 414.

James

yonson

My 2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms has some interesting info. The gun was produced in response to a request from Sears Roebuck to market in their stores. Prior to 1945 they were not marked "Marlin". No mention of 30-30 in production. Made 1937-1963. Various features can identify it closer to a date.

moenkopi

Thanks for the help rufe-snow, Kimi and yonson.

kannoneer

That really sounds interesting; would enjoy seeing that one!