This TYPE is in good condition and was manufactured in. So a date code of "JK" would indicate that rifle was made in October of 1967. For sale is a Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun bolt action shotgun in 12 gauge. The second letter of the date code is as follows: The first letter of the date code is as follows: This date code was usually stamped on the left side of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The first letter of the date code represented the month of manufacture while the second letter indicated the year. This date code is different than the one already listed, as Marlin rimfire rifles (other than the model 39 series) did not have a serial numbers until required to by Law after 1968. įor Marlin Rimfire Rifles :įrom 1962 thru 1968 Marlins rimfire rifles (other than the 39 series lever actions) used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel. Starting in 1973, the year of manufacture maybe determined by subtracting the first two digits of the serial number from 100:Įxample: SN 2512345 would have been made in 1975 and SN 94365295 would have been made in 2006. Contact seller for any additional details.Marlin year of manufacture maybe determined from the following list of letter/numeral prefixs to the serial number this coding only applies to serialized rifles:
As a non-enthusiast, I'm just looking to pass this fine weapon along to someone who could enjoy it and take much better care of it than I can. Once cleaned, this weapon should make an excellent addition to someone's gun collection. I will make a best effort to clean during the auction period. Latest information I have is that the last time the gun was fired was two years ago, with no issues. Make: Marlin Model: 55 Hunter Serial Number: None Year of Manufacture: 1956-1964 ('Marlin Firearms', Brophy, P428) Gauge: 12 Gauge 2 3/4' Shells Action Type: Bolt Action Detachable Box Magazine Shotgun Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked The Marlin Firearms Co. When I picked up the gun it does have rust spotting across the barrel and on the magazine along with a few scratches from being bounced closet to closet.
I received the gun from my father's estate passed to him from my grandfather. This is the first year Marlin started building this model based on a Savage Arms Corporation patent, even though they didn't finalize the deal till 1957. The gun serial number is L00874, found on the barrel which matches the Marlin production date of 1954. Description: This is a 1954 Marlin Model 55 "Hunter" bolt action 12 gauge shotgun with a 28" full choke and a two shot magazine.
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