r/22lr • u/Dense_Statement_2329 • 1d ago

Childhood .22 question

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I recently got my 30 y/o childhood marlin .22 barrel threaded in preparation to get my daughter into shooting. What type model is this? Im guessing it's a 100 model but I have no idea.

I plan on sanding it down and giving it a new coat. Maybe a new optic too, because that old box redfield isn't cutting it 🤣

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u/hoffv2 1d ago

Looks kinda similar to a marlin 25n. Is there stamping on the barrel?

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u/Dense_Statement_2329 1d ago

Ah yes now I see. It says model 15yn. It didnt even occur to me to look there.

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

Marlin is pretty good about putting info on the barrels for us.

You can even determine year of make by the serial number if that interests you!

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u/Dense_Statement_2329 1d ago

Can I type it in on their website or something?

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

There are reference charts - but it’s surprisingly easy.

No serial numbers were built prior to the GCA of 1968. Many rifles still had serial numbers or at least barrel stamps for aging.

But with a serial number, use the first two digits.

Prior to mid-1973, those first two numbers are the last two years of the date made. 70xxxxx would be a 1970 build, 72xxxxxx would be 1972, etc.

My own Glenfield 75 - my first rifle - is 1970 production - a year younger than myself!

Then Marlin got all mathological. From mid-73 on; you subtract those two numbers from 100 for the last two numbers of the year made. This carried over into Remington production - I think Ruger might have redone the convention. With their takeover of the center ice lever actions.

Thus - 13xxxxxxx would be made in (100-13) ‘87, 04xxxxxx would be 1996, 98xxxxxx would be 2002, etc.

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u/Dense_Statement_2329 1d ago

02326562

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

1998.

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

Fun to realize some of Marlin’s history via serial numbers! 😊

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

The 15 YN was the youth model single shot on the 25 action. Solid little rifle.

So what’s happening with the Redfield? Inquiring minds wanna know…. 😁

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u/Dense_Statement_2329 1d ago

It was gonna go in the gear pile ngl. I dont have a use for it.

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u/Fusiliers3025 1d ago

A beginner could do far worse than a fixed 4x (?) scope. No zoom to fiddle with or confuse issues, and easy aiming. Now if there’s a mechanical issue with the scope, I’d look at replacing it…

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u/Ill-Helicopter-7835 1d ago

Cool rifle👍

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u/DrZedex 1d ago

Careful, they get good fast! https://imgur.com/gallery/op8UwA9

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u/gitgat 1d ago

if that's based on the 925's action and trigger (which I think the 15yn is) you might even be able to throw one of these in.

https://eabco.com/rifle-basix-mar-1-trigger-fits-marlin-pre-2004-rimfire-rifles-black/

I've had one in my marlin 25 for about 20 years, so nice and light. (Though definitely more than I paid way back then)

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u/Dense_Statement_2329 1d ago

Am I going to completely mess up this stock if I sand and varnish it? Its got a little texting on the side.

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u/ImDukeCaboom 1d ago

Maybe start with scotch brite pads, grey and red, red is a bit harsher then the grey. Depending on how deep you want to go into the wood.

Birchwood Casey Tru Oil Stock Finish is excellent for this purpose.

I recently refinished a WWII liberated rifle and it came out great. Lots of thin coats and scotchbrite in between.