Schtoolee's page here says the 81Dl Was made in 1941 and again from 1945 to 1964
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/a...tes-production-sheets-page-2-marlin-models-production-dates-ver.-12-7-04-13.pdf

Still digging to find out the YOM

 

Welcome to the Forum, Scroll down to the reference section, lots of great info there.

 

Another source suggests that the 81DL may not have had serial numbers until the relevant Act in 1968. If the serial number is only 516, it may suggest that it came soon after or during 1968, but I'd be just guessing. Ooh hang on, that is after 1964. Better wait for the experts.

 

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Thanks for sharing a very informative link but unfortunately I m unable to find serial number of my gun i.e. 516.

 

 

 

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