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The year of manufacture looks like 1954
The Marlin 336SC was first chambered in 35 Remington in 1950, and was no longer cataloged after 1963 (the SC model was also chambered in 30/30 Win, 32 Win Special, and 219 Zipper). Marlin levers are very common; early models have Ballard rifling, 1956 models onward have Micro-Groove rifling (1955 for the 219 Zipper). Early models are not factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting; 1955 thru 1963 models are. The deluxe version of the 336SC has nicer wood and is hand checkered; and even though the barrel may still be marked "SC", it is the model "SD" and is more desirable. Some people collect older Marlin levers according to period of manufacture because they prefer certain period features; but condition and caliber is everything to Marlin collectors, with high condition Zippers and 32 Special SC's being the most difficult to locate and therefore the most desirable. I suggest you visit the Marlin Owners website and ask your questions and post a good picture or two on the forum there; but depending on condition, a 336SC in 35 Remington will fetch anywhere from $150-450, with a 336SD in high condition bringing as much as $650 to the right collector.
On Marlin-branded Model 60 rifles, the first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. For example, if 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.
From 1962 thru 1968 Marlins rimfire rifles (other than the 39 series lever actions) used a two letter date code that was stamped on the barrel. This date code is different than the one already listed, as Marlin rimfire rifles (other than the model 39 series) did not have a serial numbers until required to by Law after 1968. The first letter of the date code represented the month of manufacture while the second letter indicated the year. This date code was usually stamped on the left side of the barrel just in front of the receiver.
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