Marlin 1894-1896
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buttercup40
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Marlin 1894-1896
I have a Marlin shotgun, not sure what year it is, but I do have a serial number [2782] and barrel number [2335]. Was my great, great grandfathers. Any info would be helpful.
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Sure-Shot
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Additional information emailed to me___
yes it does have an exposed hammer, on the barrel, 25 inch, the numbers are very small, 23**. on the clip thing where bullets go, are the num. 27** it is a 12 guage pump it is 45 1\2 inches from barrel to end of stock
___ it would appear to be am 1898 Model, the 1894 and 1896 patent dates you listed in your original post heading are both appropriate for that model. and the rest of the information appears to match as well. These were made from 1898 to 1905They were available in A, B, C, and D grade. Barrels could be ordered in 26"- 32" depending on the model. If you measure down the barrel with the action closed the measurement to the bolt is the length. There is a post, I believe on Maurader that gives a detailed safety inspection. Marlin has recommended these guns not be shot. If you intend to shoot it have a gunsmith check it over and make sure they know about the safety checks. I will try and find the article and post a link here shortly. Light loads are a must for these old girls.
yes it does have an exposed hammer, on the barrel, 25 inch, the numbers are very small, 23**. on the clip thing where bullets go, are the num. 27** it is a 12 guage pump it is 45 1\2 inches from barrel to end of stock
___ it would appear to be am 1898 Model, the 1894 and 1896 patent dates you listed in your original post heading are both appropriate for that model. and the rest of the information appears to match as well. These were made from 1898 to 1905They were available in A, B, C, and D grade. Barrels could be ordered in 26"- 32" depending on the model. If you measure down the barrel with the action closed the measurement to the bolt is the length. There is a post, I believe on Maurader that gives a detailed safety inspection. Marlin has recommended these guns not be shot. If you intend to shoot it have a gunsmith check it over and make sure they know about the safety checks. I will try and find the article and post a link here shortly. Light loads are a must for these old girls.
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