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I have a Marlin 1895, 45-70. I purchased it "around" 1988-1990. I love shooting it, and prefer Buffalo Bore's 500grn. loads. Question is - how do I determin the date of manufacture, what is it's aprox. worth,(good cond.), and optional ammunition, I use it for elk and whitetail.( I know it's overkill but I like watching a deer do a back flip after a neck shot). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/help.gif" alt="" />

For the "New Model" Marlin 1895 the first year of manufacture, 1972, included a B0 prefix. That is "bee" "zero". Otherwise up to 2000 subtract the first two digits from 2000 to get the year of manufacture and after 2000 subtract the first two digits from 2100 to get the year of manufacture.

If its in good condition they bring about $395.

Try Conley 350 grain 45-70s.