Could it be 80?

 

Look closely at the stamping. When it's stamped at angle like that, letters and numbers can be misread. I think what you have is a model 80.

 

After looking at pictures of 80's, I think a Model 80 would be correct.

But how do I closely determine a time frame for the manufacturing since it has no date stamp and no serial number?

 

After looking at pictures of 80's, I think a Model 80 would be correct.

But how do I closely determine a time frame for the manufacturing since it has no date stamp and no serial number?

Being made in New Haven dates it prior to 1968, If it has Micro-groove rifling it was made between 1953 and the move to North Haven in 1968; there is no way get an exact year date because it doesn't have a serial number. It could even have been made as far back as 1934. Marlin did change the bolt cocking knob and bolt handle configurations and bolt internals and extractors from time to time that could give a little better idea for DOM. Just shoot it and be happy. They are amazingly accurate to be such a simple rifle. After the GCA of 1968 serial numbers were required on all firearms.

 

If it has a finger grooves stock it was made in 1936. Other than that you’d have to go with the changes in manufacture listed above.

My 1936 model 80 is crazy accurate. I’d bet yours is too.

 

I think you may have a Model 80, also..........
Can you post a picture of the receiver and the whole rifle .........
As others have said, the 80's are crazy accurate..........
I have a model 80 C that was the 1st rifle I ever bought in about 1954/55........
I got it as a prize for selling 40 boxes of greeting cards out of Boys Life ! and I would not ever sell it ...........
Boy , Have Times Change !
Lets see some more pictures...........

Tom

 

Scroll down to post #5. If it has Ballard rifling, you can count the grooves.

81 dl age?

I just bought a nice marlin 81dl and was wondering how to determine it's age as it doesn't have a serial number.

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