Marlin Model 32-38 Pump Research Project
Well I just bought my 3rd Model 38 and am looking at a 4th, along with a Model 32. So I have decided devote some time to this lesser know Marlin hammerless pumps.
My goal is to start a data base of serial numbers and features that should help in dating the Model 38, made from 1921-22 to early 1931.Have 2-31 price sheet to confirm this.
I included the Model 32, made 1915, because I think that the early 38's, might have used existing Model 32 recievers that were left
over, and also overlapped with the serial numbers.
This is a theory of mine that I want to check out. This would mean that even-though the highest ser# of 5957 was observed,on 32's.
There may have been considerably less 32's made than that. (Just added 6/30/12)-- It is possible that the Model 32 Ser#5957 might have been assembled as late as 1924-25.
If number is stamped on the outside lower receiver. It is very likely. Would love to see this one.
Considering that in one of my 1915 catalogs there is stamped on the Model 32 page,"THIS .22 HAMMERLESS REPEATER WILL BE READY IN SEPTEMBER"
In the next 1915 catalog that came with a May 10th 1916 price sheet, there is stamped on the Model 32 page,"DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE"
Parley Baer has been collecting info on the Mo.93 and Mo.94 Marlins and Gewehr has been working on a data base for the Model 47 pump.
I have been helping them out when I can. And while looking for 32's and 38's have found a few more for both of them.
So help them out if you can.
So far I have looked all over the internet and have found (151)-38's and (8)-32's. Some of those are only S/N, but many have info that I
can use to help make the picture a little clearer. It already is showing some patterns as to when they were made.
But there are 28,125 to 30,125 to go. Will have to see what it looks like with a few more.
So if you are an owner of a Marlin Model 32 or 38 pump, or you know of anyone else that would like to help with information, and pictures if you like.
I know I would like see some more pictures of this great little pump.
You can contact me by PM. There are a few items I need so I will give a list.
You can write down the number of the question and the the answer right after it.
If you want to leave picture on this thread, I am sure that others here would like to see them also. But just the pictures only.
Leave the info to the PM's or E-Mail's. Backgroud story, if you like, should be no problem.
All Information provided in the PM's and E-mail's will be considered confidential,and published only with owners consent.
Thanks up front for any help that you can provide.
Left click On pictures to enlarge, and left click again, to enlarge to full size.
Right click to save.
I will start the pictures out with the first 3 of mine. I am waitng for the third 38 with a A-prefix to show up at my FFL. Update pic below.
The first is a earlier than what Brophy had seen, when he wrote his book. #7XX, with Corporation stamp with Patents Pending. Also catalogs from 1922-30
Marlin Safety buttplate,No bullseye or Star and ser# is located inside on both upper and lower receiver. 1st type bolt.
The next is a hard to find Marlin Rockwell barrel #15XX there are others in this range and others in the 3 digit range. Checkering was not stock.
Marlin Safety buttplate,No bullseye or Star and ser# is located inside on both upper and lower receiver. 1st type bolt.
My 3rd is a Round barrel, Corporation stamp with 1922 patent date, has Ser# on lower receiver,Marlin oval buttplate ,bullseye and Star #A84XX.
1st type bolt.
Thank again
Tom
Well I just bought my 3rd Model 38 and am looking at a 4th, along with a Model 32. So I have decided devote some time to this lesser know Marlin hammerless pumps.
My goal is to start a data base of serial numbers and features that should help in dating the Model 38, made from 1921-22 to early 1931.Have 2-31 price sheet to confirm this.
I included the Model 32, made 1915, because I think that the early 38's, might have used existing Model 32 recievers that were left
over, and also overlapped with the serial numbers.
This is a theory of mine that I want to check out. This would mean that even-though the highest ser# of 5957 was observed,on 32's.
There may have been considerably less 32's made than that. (Just added 6/30/12)-- It is possible that the Model 32 Ser#5957 might have been assembled as late as 1924-25.
If number is stamped on the outside lower receiver. It is very likely. Would love to see this one.
Considering that in one of my 1915 catalogs there is stamped on the Model 32 page,"THIS .22 HAMMERLESS REPEATER WILL BE READY IN SEPTEMBER"
In the next 1915 catalog that came with a May 10th 1916 price sheet, there is stamped on the Model 32 page,"DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE"
Parley Baer has been collecting info on the Mo.93 and Mo.94 Marlins and Gewehr has been working on a data base for the Model 47 pump.
I have been helping them out when I can. And while looking for 32's and 38's have found a few more for both of them.
So help them out if you can.
So far I have looked all over the internet and have found (151)-38's and (8)-32's. Some of those are only S/N, but many have info that I
can use to help make the picture a little clearer. It already is showing some patterns as to when they were made.
But there are 28,125 to 30,125 to go. Will have to see what it looks like with a few more.
So if you are an owner of a Marlin Model 32 or 38 pump, or you know of anyone else that would like to help with information, and pictures if you like.
I know I would like see some more pictures of this great little pump.
You can contact me by PM. There are a few items I need so I will give a list.
You can write down the number of the question and the the answer right after it.
If you want to leave picture on this thread, I am sure that others here would like to see them also. But just the pictures only.
Leave the info to the PM's or E-Mail's. Backgroud story, if you like, should be no problem.
All Information provided in the PM's and E-mail's will be considered confidential,and published only with owners consent.
Thanks up front for any help that you can provide.
Left click On pictures to enlarge, and left click again, to enlarge to full size.
Right click to save.
I will start the pictures out with the first 3 of mine. I am waitng for the third 38 with a A-prefix to show up at my FFL. Update pic below.
The first is a earlier than what Brophy had seen, when he wrote his book. #7XX, with Corporation stamp with Patents Pending. Also catalogs from 1922-30
Marlin Safety buttplate,No bullseye or Star and ser# is located inside on both upper and lower receiver. 1st type bolt.
The next is a hard to find Marlin Rockwell barrel #15XX there are others in this range and others in the 3 digit range. Checkering was not stock.
Marlin Safety buttplate,No bullseye or Star and ser# is located inside on both upper and lower receiver. 1st type bolt.
My 3rd is a Round barrel, Corporation stamp with 1922 patent date, has Ser# on lower receiver,Marlin oval buttplate ,bullseye and Star #A84XX.
1st type bolt.
Thank again
Tom