Marlin Model 21 info needed

[chargerstv]

Hi,
First time post here.

Been collecting Marlins for a while now and just ran across a Model 21 Shotgun.
Looking for any info on the gun, year,value
Serial number is 96100
Engraved receiver with figured stock and Smokeless Steel Barrel
Kindest regards
Keith

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Keith;

The Marlin Model 21, exposed hammer, pump action shotgun was listed in the catalogs for a couple years, 1907 & 1908. Serial numbers indicated that it was made longer than those dates. It was Marlin's first straight grip, takedown action shotgun. It was considered to be the first Trap Gun. The Model 17 was a straight grip shotgun made prior to the Model 21, but was a solid frame action, not able to be taken down.

Your engraved shotgun with the Special Smokeless Steel barrel tends to indicate that you have a Grade C gun. There were two grades of engraving available at that time, the Grade C and the higher Grade D. The Grade D usually had a Damascus barrel instead of the Special Smokeless Steel barrel. At the time it was made, the Grade C shotgun sold for $38.50.

Value of any antique firearm is dictated by the amount and condition of the remaining original factory finish on the wood and metal. Without knowing these conditions, it is not possible to give an estimation of value.

[chargerstv]

Thanks for the reply
Great info,Thanks!!!
If I can figure out how to post pics,I put some up

[Regnier (gunrunner)]

Keith;

Instructions for posting photos are listed under the first two sections of the Board. Either "No Longer Guest Questions" or "General Gun Questions and Answers".