Info on a Marlin Model 1898 Pump Shotgun

[hwmitche]

Hi,

Hoping to get some info from Gunrunner on a Marlin Model 1898 Pump S/N 19786 Barrel Serial number = 20368 F (thanks in advance). The patent dates are: 11/6/1894, 5/12/1896, & 6/2/1896.

Other questions:
Question 1: Am I correct in assuming the following: Model = 1898 and Grade = A?
Question 2: Any idea of value range?

Thanks,
Harlan

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[cj57]

Take a look on gunbroker.com, there are a few, you can watch and see if they get what their asking. Hope that helps

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Hwmitche;

You do indeed have a Marlin Model 1898, exposed hammer pump action shotgun, in the "A" grade. It was shipped in early 1901 with a 30 inch barrel. Your barrel is the original barrel by serial number that was supplied with that receiver.
Your barrel looks shorter than 30 inches, and I do not see a front sight bead, making me believe it may have been shortened, and if it has, that will affect the value.
I hope this helps.

[hwmitche]

Thanks for information Gunrunner, your service to this forum is much appreciated! It is actually the full 30" barrel and has the front bead, just rotated in the picture so you can't see.

Thanks,
Harlan