TehK1w1
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I saw an older Marlin Model 70 at the local pawn shop for $80. It's in good shape and has the micro-groove barrel. can anyone tell me if that's a decent deal?
Marlin Model 70 Value?
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rangerruck
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is it the papoose , take down model? Even in just fair shape, you could get 150 in houston for it
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I took this off another forum talking about Marlin 60's (the tube feed version of the 70) but the date is right on for my 70 (a coast to coast model 42).
On Marlin-branded Model 60 rifles, the first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. For example, on the rifle shown in the photo above, the serial number starts with 18... The 18 is significant, for subtracting it from 2000 gives the date of manufacture for the rifle, 1982. Likewise, a serial number starting with 17 would be a rifle manufactured in 1983.
This method has not been uniformly followed. It is valid only from 1971 through 1999. Prior to 1971, the first two digits indicated the year of manufacture. For example, a rifle with a serial number starting with 70... would have been made in 1970. Starting in 2000, this same old method has returned; the first two digits once more indicate the year of manufacture directly, with no subtraction required. [2]
Recently it seems Marlin has changed their methods once again as one example purchased new in 2006 has a serial number starting with 94, the exact way to find the date seems unclear, though it is possible they are using a "subtract from 2100" method.
I took this off another forum talking about Marlin 60's (the tube feed version of the 70) but the date is right on for my 70 (a coast to coast model 42).
On Marlin-branded Model 60 rifles, the first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. For example, on the rifle shown in the photo above, the serial number starts with 18... The 18 is significant, for subtracting it from 2000 gives the date of manufacture for the rifle, 1982. Likewise, a serial number starting with 17 would be a rifle manufactured in 1983.
This method has not been uniformly followed. It is valid only from 1971 through 1999. Prior to 1971, the first two digits indicated the year of manufacture. For example, a rifle with a serial number starting with 70... would have been made in 1970. Starting in 2000, this same old method has returned; the first two digits once more indicate the year of manufacture directly, with no subtraction required. [2]
Recently it seems Marlin has changed their methods once again as one example purchased new in 2006 has a serial number starting with 94, the exact way to find the date seems unclear, though it is possible they are using a "subtract from 2100" method.
bobotech
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I would buy it if I saw it for sale for 80 dollars. I like them.
I have a model 70 that I paid around 90 for at a gun show a year or two ago.
I have a model 70 that I paid around 90 for at a gun show a year or two ago.
Doc Savage
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I just picked one up at the local gunshop for around 90 dollars for my son. It had a shorter barrel than the Model 60s I like and fit him better. Shots great just like the Model 60. I personally prefer the tube, but with him using the 7 round magazine, he doesn't burn through the ammo as fast.
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