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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
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • moenkopi
    Thanks for the help rufe-snow, Kimi and yonson.
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  • kannoneer
    That really sounds interesting; would enjoy seeing that one!
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  • John Mattox

    Reply to James comment:  "A very few .30-30/20-gauge guns were experimented with, but production was never started."

    I don't think this is a really accurate statement.  Reason being, I recently obtained a SEARS RANGER 30-30/20.  I've heard others saying the Marlin 90's stamped experimental, but this Ranger is not stamped experimental.  Additionally, the 1940 Fall/Winter Sears catalog shows a photo depicting the 30-30/20 and lists a price of $39.95.  Which leads me to believe that this one was sold via retail.  

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