Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1895 M, Ported Serial Number: 00 Caliber Info: 450.
After Marlin Arms and Marlin-Rockwell took over the company in 1916, to keep employees busy between war contracts, they continued to manufacture sporting arms but utilized a new serial numbering.
They usually have a 4 digit number or a letter prefix along with the 4 digit number.
No Marlin Model '93's are known to have a 6 digit serial number.
Marlin Firearms Forum Since 2004 is a community of Marlin Firearm Owners - Dedicated to discussing Marlin Firearms, Marlin Rifles and more. Marlin's made in the North Haven factory will have a 'JM' stamped on the barrel where the barrel meets the stock. My 1965 Marlin Golden 39A has 'AA' at the beginning of its serial number. Because of its solid top, side ejecting receiver, your rifle is ide. The older Marlin rifles will have a couple letters at the start of the serial number. It will not fasten securely on narrower (1/4') Marlin or Glenfield ham- mers, or other hammers, and could cause a dangerous situ- ation. Use of the Offset Hammer Spur 'WARNING: Only use the offset hammer spur on the gun with which it was packed. See all listings by Hunter90 Print this listing. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1895 Serial Number: 99 Caliber Info: 45-70 Condition: Excellent.