I finally joined the lever action club with a JM stamped 336cs .30-30.. Pretty sure I found a new addiction as far as firearms go. Can't wait to get a few more in different calibers, hopefully a 44 mag will be next.
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Hey, since the subject of a Marlin Marauder was brought up a few posts back, I have been asked a number of times "how do you know it is a Marauder?". Here goes.
Most members, that buy and enjoy Marlins, are aware of some of the seldom seen models. One of those seldom seen models is the Marlin Marauder. If you are traveling and stop in a Pawn Shop, or Gun Store, and you see a short barreled Marlin, 16.25 inch barrel, in either 30/30 or 35 rem, with a straight stock, how do you know it is a true Marauder and not just a 336 Texan, (Marauder is not stamped on the barrel) with the barreled shortened.
There are several ways, but the easiest and best way is to check the serial number. If the rifle has a serial number with a V, W, Y or Z prefix, yep it is a Marauder. Marlin has stated that no Marauders were produced that did not have a V, W, Y, or Z serial number prefix.
I have some production numbers, but I cannot verify the authenticity of these numbers. These numbers are used frequently on several sites, and are probably correct. I just cannot verify them. The Marauder was produced from 1963 to 1964. The Marauder was produced to fire the 30/30 and the .35 rem rounds.
V serial number prefix – 1202 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
W serial number prefix – 1743 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
Y-Z serial number prefix – 2911 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
That is a total of 5856 Marauders produced 30/30 and 35 rem from 1963 to 1964.
They are a truly seldom seen Marlin model, so happy hunting……and if you find one, let me know! Lol
Most members, that buy and enjoy Marlins, are aware of some of the seldom seen models. One of those seldom seen models is the Marlin Marauder. If you are traveling and stop in a Pawn Shop, or Gun Store, and you see a short barreled Marlin, 16.25 inch barrel, in either 30/30 or 35 rem, with a straight stock, how do you know it is a true Marauder and not just a 336 Texan, (Marauder is not stamped on the barrel) with the barreled shortened.
There are several ways, but the easiest and best way is to check the serial number. If the rifle has a serial number with a V, W, Y or Z prefix, yep it is a Marauder. Marlin has stated that no Marauders were produced that did not have a V, W, Y, or Z serial number prefix.
I have some production numbers, but I cannot verify the authenticity of these numbers. These numbers are used frequently on several sites, and are probably correct. I just cannot verify them. The Marauder was produced from 1963 to 1964. The Marauder was produced to fire the 30/30 and the .35 rem rounds.
V serial number prefix – 1202 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
W serial number prefix – 1743 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
Y-Z serial number prefix – 2911 30/30 and 35 rems were produced
That is a total of 5856 Marauders produced 30/30 and 35 rem from 1963 to 1964.
They are a truly seldom seen Marlin model, so happy hunting……and if you find one, let me know! Lol
Great info. Thank you!!!
A Uberti Stoeger 19" Silver Boy 22 Mag. NIB
Dang... sweet Trapper length barrel too!
Mag tube port off to the side. Very High Standard-esque! NICE!
I know what I'll be doing this weekend!
