Any Marlin rifle made in 1995 is a genuine JM Marlin. Are you misreading the serial number? Or did I misread your post? Remington Outdoors/Freedom Group bought Marlin Firearms in December of 2007. Marlin rifle production ended in North Haven, Connecticut mid year 2010 and started up in Ilion New York.

Is there a miscommunication here?

 

I asked him if it had a JM barrel, and he said No. The serial number was MR78.....

The pictures sure looked like birch stocks. The pictures of the box and items looked stock original.

I am sure no expert on Marlin rifles after 1976 with some claim before that.

--picture deleted as it is my old gun---posted it by error---

 

If the serial number starts with RM, it is a Remington made rifle. But it was not made in 1995. A RM serial number would have to have been made after 2010. It will also have checkered stocks.

What you show in the photo is a JM Marlin. In fact the JM barrel stamp can be seen in the photo.


Remington made rifles have their serial numbers etched on the left side of the receiver. JM Marlins of this vintage have theirs stamped on the tang. The expected circled JM stamp would appear on the left side of the barrel, near the receiver. But the stamps and frequently only partially present--sometimes only a portion of the circle and maybe a bit of the J or the M. But it's still a genuine JM stamp. See below.

Value is dependent entirely upon condition and whatever you and seller agree upon. Your offer of 750 sounds to be within the ball park for a good condition rifle at this crazy point in time. Remington made Marlins had quality control issues for the first 10 years or so. This included poor wood to metal fit, canted barrels, rough internal machining, and even a few cracked receivers. However, the majority of them were reasonably well made. I would recommend you go over the rifle carefully to make sure it meets your standards before you buy it. If this is a rifle from an auction site, the same thing goes. Make sure you are allowed a reasonable inspection period and full refund.

Repost if you have questions.

 

...If the serial number starts with RM, it is a Remington made rifle. But it was not made in 1995. A RM serial number would have to have been made after 2010. It will also have checkered stocks...

You nailed it here. He said 1995 but that is wrong. I read every word of your post twice. Many thanks.

[I am sorry for some dis-information posted here by me. A guy that I trained at work passed away in the hospital and I was talking on the phone while posting.]

Good pic:

 

That photo doesn’t match anything you’re describing.

 

Serial number on Remington produced rifles has absolutely nothing to do with date of manufacture. On the barrel, left rear are 2 tiny letters. These are the Remington production date code. NO, that is NO! MRxxxxxx serial number is a JM Marlin.

BLACKPOWDERX for the 12 months
F --- 2011
G --- 2012
H ---2013
and so on down to O ---2020

My Rem/Marlin is marked KG for May of 2012

 

A 1995 Marlin rifle will have 05xxxxxx serial number stamped on the upper tang. There's some giant miscommunication here.

MRxxxxxx serial numbers started in 2010-2011 on the left receiver wall.

 

I would wait out a used JM. Prices are crazy right now but lightly used JM's are still plentiful in the $800 range. Just stay away from the online auctions. Local classifieds, gunshows mom and pop gun stores and pawn shops.I know there are MR's that function fine but I just cant take the fit and finish of the Remlins. Look at how squared off the forestock is where it meets the receiver. It would have to be closer to $500 before I would begin to consider it. My 2 cents.

 

I would wait for an older JM stamped one. But to each their own.

 

I’d wait for a real Marlin. If the fit and finish are good and it cycles like it should $500.00.

 

Is this purchase to be your FIRST MARLIN ? You have to decide if NEW is what you desire ...or HISTORICAL.
Alot of members here on the Forum ...are dedicated to owning, shooting and showcasing the original made Marlins
From the North Haven, Conneticut factory. I am among them.....
The older guns will hold their value better and appreicate....I don't think that TIME will be KIND to the Remington made ones.

My opinion on that rifles buy price is similar to other posters here, about $500 maybe $550. That model with the Birch stocks was made and sold as an economical choice
If you have $750 to 800 to spend....you can purchase a North Haven made rifle...with Walnut stocks...I just won a Gunbroker auction for a 336 in 35 rem for $607. Yes it has some dings in the walnut, alittle bit of rust here and there, but all things I can touch up easily.

Good luck in your decision

 

Thanks,
I have a 1949, a 1975, & a 1976 so not my first one. We have a message board here with thousands of guns FS. Each trade allows feedback so it separates the good honest folks (also no fees, taxes, or paperwork--completely legal here). The is no reason to shop around. You see pictures but get to fully inspect the gun before trading your cash.

This deal didn't work out. He ignored my offer.

 

One of my best shooting Marlin's was made by Remington. Some were bad, some were good. I also purchased a JM 1894cs from an on-line auction and that gun had carrier / jamming issues that I had to fix. Like any gun, it is better to inspect it in person before buying it.

 

Looks to be in good shape.

 

The rifle pictured with the scope and the box is a $500 piece here in the DFW area. Three years ago it was a $300 rifle used.

 

I have a real JM stamped Marlin from 1967 with a canted front sight. My Remlin from 2013 has no problems at all.

 

I was at the regional Gun Store and they had a used Marlin. First one I have seen in there in some time. J series waffletop 30/30. They were asking $850. Rifle was in pretty good shape. I'm half tempted to go back and purchase it as an investment. Ended up buying a CVA V2 Optima to play with for a while. Much cheaper than the Marlin or Ruger. Might get a muzzy tag this year.

 

... J series waffletop 30/30. They were asking $850. Rifle was in pretty good shape...

I have a "F" (1949)---pretty good shape. The action has that old time smooth feel of forged steel. Matching stocks.

I'd like to find an early C > W (1946-1963) in perfect condition. I would go to $1000 (net, so no fees and shipping costs).

I paid that for a perfect Winchester Model 94 (1949) owned by one family for 50+ years (earlier history is unclear but maybe never fired). I did fire it after cleaning (no dirt inside). The seller was well-known in the gun hobby. I could feel the quality in the action with my lighter 150g. 30/30 rounds.

I am just the current caretaker. They've been around 70 years, and I think at least 70 more years.

 

If you can't read the Remington production Date Code on the rifle it is also on the end of the Box.

I recommend at a minimum, cycle any Remington made Marlin with snap caps before purchase.

 

I wouldn't buy anything starting with a MR serial number. Just like I wouldn't buy most anything anymore unless it was made 30 plus years ago. Just me, but I have an impressive gun collection.

 

You know I don't buy much new either but I realize if someone doesn't buy it new, I cant buy it used?

 

Trying to identify what year Marlin I have…
01045410.

 

I have two 336's in 30/30, 84 and 85 vintage (JM stamped). I also have a 444 that is 2019 vintage (Remlin) that has good fit and finish and is accurate enough for hunting out to say 200 yards give or take. I am pleased with my Remlin but I also know that there are many out there with less than good fit and function.

 

Quantas,, Welcome to MO. 1999 is when it was made, here's a link found in the Reference forum. https://www.marlinowners.com/thread...ear-code-production-dates-and-ser-on-1-sheet-pdf.51276/#lg=thread-51276&slide=0