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Hi; After a very long search I recently acquired an 1894 Octagon 44 Mag. It's a very nice lightly used example and seems correct in every way. The serial number starts with 72 indicating a 1972 production year not 27 indicating 1973. According to Brophy's book this series of guns was only available in 1973. So, here's the questions for the collectors. Did Marlin begin this series in 1973 with serialized receivers from 1972? And if so; how many of the 2957 units were assembled with the 1972 serial numbers? Thanks in advance; Mike