1898 12 ga pump
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1898 12 ga pump
I have a 12 ga. pump i bought at a auction several months ago. Discovered that the firing pin was broken. The only writings on the gun are: On the leftside of barrel it reads " Special Smokeless Steel" 12ga.: On the butt of the gun it reads National. Then it has a serial # 130870. That's all the writings that's on the gun. The way i found out that it is a Marlin is from the gunsmith that repaired the firing pin. He told me that it was a 1898 model and that's all i know about it. I'm trying to fine out more about the gun. Any ideas? Thank you,Ralph
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Re: 1898 12 ga pump
Ralph;
That high a serial number should put it out of the Model 1898 production range. To identify the model you have, we need some answers to a few questions.
1. Straight grip or pistol grip?
2. Takedown or solid frame?
3. If a takedown, what type of magazine tube release system...pinch lever at end of tube or is there a button, then pull & twist?
4. Hang fire safety release up on right side of receiver, near hammer or is it down next to the trigger?
5. Any patent dates on the barrel?
National used a couple of different models of Marlin shotguns for their guns. Many look similar to each other, but there are differences.
Looking forward to your reply.
That high a serial number should put it out of the Model 1898 production range. To identify the model you have, we need some answers to a few questions.
1. Straight grip or pistol grip?
2. Takedown or solid frame?
3. If a takedown, what type of magazine tube release system...pinch lever at end of tube or is there a button, then pull & twist?
4. Hang fire safety release up on right side of receiver, near hammer or is it down next to the trigger?
5. Any patent dates on the barrel?
National used a couple of different models of Marlin shotguns for their guns. Many look similar to each other, but there are differences.
Looking forward to your reply.
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The growing federal deficit = generational slavery to the national debt.
If the world was perfect.......it wouldn't be.