Year of manufacture for a Marlin Model 1936

[High Velocity]

I have a Marlin Model 1936 .30-30 serial #B4XXX.

What year was my .30-30 made?

What years were the Marlin Model 1936's in production?

I have been told that they were made exclusively in 1936 and that they were made in 1936 and 1937.

Thanx,
HV

 

[Steven Mace]

HV, your Marlin Model 1936 was made in 1937 based on the serial number you have provided. The Model 1936 was made in both 1936 & 1937. There were actually two variations. The first variation had a long tang, serial numbers without a "B" prefix, fluted comb and no Bull's Eye in the stock. The second variation had a short tang, serial numbers with a "B" prefix, plain comb and a Bull's Eye in the stock. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

 

[High Velocity]

Thank you, this was my father's deer and bear rifle for years back home in Michigan. He gave it to me and it still shoots & hunts real nice.

Thanx,
HV