Marlin 30-30 is stamped JM on the left far right corner, is this a Savage stamp?

[BigQ]

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I've been told that my 1974 Marlin 30-30( win) has a Savage stamp please advise, as to its meaning. Thanks in advance.

 

[BigBore44]

It is the proof mark of an original Marlin. "J"ohn "M"arlin.
When Remington bought Marlin they started proofing with a "REM" on the right side of the barrel. They are commonly known as "Remlins" and not thought of very highly from a quality standpoint.

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Unfortunately the general opinion is that the decline in quality of Marlin rifles after the Remington takeover is just like the decline in quality of Winchester rifles after the Olin Corp. takeover in the 1960s. Do note after consumer complaints Winchester quality improved, but for many it was too late.

I have JM and "North Haven" stamped Marlins (.22 39A Mountie, two .22 Model 60s, and .30-30 336W) so I doubt if I will ever have to test "Remlin" quality.

John Marlin was a Colt employee who founded his own gun company in 1870; he made revolvers and derringers at first, and knew how to attract and keep good engineers, and went on to make rifles and shotguns. The 336 is the direct descendent of the Model 1893, and the 39 is the direct descendent of the Model 1891.

Keep that "JM" stamped Marlin in the family.

 

[BigQ]

The statement is a duplicate

 

[BigQ]

Thanks for the knowledge.

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[doc2rn]

Bushnell makes a descent 2.5-4 power scope for lever action rifles. I have one on my .357 marlin.

 

[ruger1228]

I have 3 Marlins with the JM stamp and 1 made after Remington took them over. I will never buy another new Marlin but will continue to look for the old Marlins stamp JM.
The older Marlin are quality firearms, the new ones have lost the Marlin quality.

 

[armsmaster270]

I just had to check my 336 30-30 it's a JM