Marlin Firearms

TimHurley · Post by **TimHurley** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:15 pm

Does anyone know about a Marlin Safety #59748 from New Haven, Con Pantened Oct 11, 1887 - April 2, 1889? Thank you.

Four-Eyed Buck · Post by **Four-Eyed Buck** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:06 pm

Well to start with, it appears to be a Model 1889, from the serial maybe around 1892-3 build/ship date.There should be a caliber marking on the top of the barrel close to where it meets the frame, might be sorta faint, but still should be there. Either 32W, 38W, or 44W......Buck

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:36 pm

Or .25-20 if you win the lottery! After all, there were a couple dozen built!

TimHurley · Post by **TimHurley** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:07 am

No lottery for me, it says 32W. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

Four-Eyed Buck · Post by **Four-Eyed Buck** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:16 am

32W= 32-20 WCF.......

TimHurley · Post by **TimHurley** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:45 pm

This is a stupid question, but would this be considered an antique?

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:51 pm

Absolutely! All 1889 Marlins fall into the antique range, as they were discontinued long before 1899.