Sorry if this post is about a year too late. LOL I just registered the other day and have spent the last few days searching interesting posts. There is another possability for your gun and that is that it could be a Talo model. I had one and contacted Marlin for some info and they told me that there was a Limited Edition Talo model manufactured in 1986 and there were only 1500 made. I'm not positive if it was 16 1/4 or 16 1/2 inches but the next time I see it I will measure it. Try giving Marlin a call with the serial numbers and see what they can tell you. Seeing as how it's been a year you're likely tired of it by now I should be a nice guy and take it off your hands. LOL They are beautiful little guns, I wish they would make them again. Jim





















































