Marlin Model 90 30-30/20 gauge help

moenkopi

August 09, 2018 15:27

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

  August 09, 2018 15:53

  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

  August 09, 2018 16:02

  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

  August 09, 2018 16:29

  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

  August 09, 2018 16:37

  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

  August 10, 2018 10:37

  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

  August 10, 2018 15:59

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

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  kannoneer

  August 11, 2018 13:14

  That really sounds interesting; would enjoy seeing that one!

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  John Mattox

  November 19, 2025 00:08

  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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