Marlin Firearms Collectors Association

Thanks for the warning. I got lucky on this one - no parts needed. I soaked all the metal overnight in solvent, cleaned everything well, and reassembled. It passes all the safety checks now and the recoil safety is working as it should. Only outstanding issue now is the cracked forearm. I've found a...

Regnier, thanks for the information. Got it torn down and at first glance everything looks good to me. No obviously broken parts and the recoil safety components look good. 100 years of accumulated filth had them stuck in place. You're right on the refinish, I'll leave it as it is. The patina gives ...

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Hi everyone. I've been reading about the Marlin exposed hammer shotguns on this forum for the last couple of days so I thought it was time I joined and just asked my questions :) I have what I think is a model 16 based on the information you guys have provided on other threads. I was at the gun shop...