[JR45]

looking to purchase a New Haven, CT Mfg Marlin Guide Gun.

I came across two at a local gun shop in Western CT..........

1) Marlin 1895 SS 22" 45-70 (Not a Guide Gun)
Serial # 94XXXXXX / North Haven, CT

2) Marlin 1895G 45-70 Guide Gun
Serial # 96XXXXXX / North Haven, CT

Based on the serial numbers are these true Marlin Mfg guns?

Thanks,
John

 

[KS95B40]

Serial numbers

Both of those should be manufactured in Marlin factory. The rifles with serial number that begin with "MR" are newer Remington assembled rifles. For example a Guide Gun serial marked MR25823D indicates a post 2010 Remington manufactured rifle.

 

[jbaker30]

JR, both are JM Marlins, the SS is a 2006, and the guide gun is a 2004. Either would be a fine choice. And yes both are New Haven CT true Marlins.
JB