It's how you take the sideplate off to change the firing pin to go from rimfire to centerfire or vice versa. The one thats a Model 1892 in 32 cal with the 'take down knob' as you call it isn't a take down knob. Both have the take-down knob on the right side of the receiver which I associate with the Mdl 39, but I believe that they are chambered in. One is a Marlin 1892, and the other does not have any model designation. Jfwlb wrote:I also have a couple of older Marlins that I need to get working again. I really like the 'vintage' way it looks, but would like it much better if I could get it to make some noise.Īnd yes, I know that pictures are pretty much required:(even if they are lousy and too dark) It has a 20' round barrel and a half-magazine. I believe that the firing pin is broken because it has no problems feeding and ejecting, just no 'Boom' when I pull the trigger, and no marks on the primer. Any idea which date is correct?Īnd for those interested, it appears to be in pretty good condition, although it will not fire. According to the table, that makes it manufactured in 1945. Under the lever is stamped the serial number, which is four digits and the letter'C'. According to the table above, the model 93 stopped production in 1934. The barrel, along with the address line, has 'Special Smokeless Steel' on it. It is labeled 'Marlin Safety' on the top of the receiver, and 'Model 93' on the upper tang. I bought an old Marlin lever-action in 30-30 a few years ago and it doesn't seem to match that table.

Marlin 1893 manufacture date