My FIL gave me an old family rifle yesterday.



Unlike other lever-action Marlins I've seen, the bolt is exposed on the right-hand side.



On the top, it says: "*Marlin Safety*".



On the left side of the barrel, it says: "The Marlin Firearm Co. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. - Est. 1870". The second line says: "Model 36-R* - 30-30 Cal.-------A" I can't tell if the * is a marking or not.



I can't find a serial number on it anywhere.