Model 98

bonedade · Post by **bonedade** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:58 am

I have just purchased a Marlin 98 at a gun show and I haven't been able to find out much about it. If anyone can shed some light I would appreciate it. Also the Marlin scope has broken cross hairs any suggestions as to where I can send it for repair?

Thanks in advance for any info!
Brad

SteveW · Post by **SteveW** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:38 pm

This is one of the scarcer Marlin semi-autos. They were made 1957-1959 only, and 9061 were produced. The 98 had improvements over the previous model but still did not reach sales expectations, so it was discontinued in favor of the model 99 which was more economical to produce - and therefore more profitable.

I can't help with the scope as I have not actually sent one off to be repaired. SW

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:08 pm

You might try Parsons scope repair. I think they can be found on the internet. Hope it's a valuable scope, as scope repairs generally run pretty high, even for a simple crosshair replacement. It's worth trying on your own, if you get the proper wire, or some straight black hair from a friend!

bonedade · Post by **bonedade** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:25 pm

Thanks alot for the info. It's in very good condition and I hope to keep it like that, and pass it to my son.

Thanks again
Brad

shootrj2003 · Post by **shootrj2003** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:26 am

I repaired a scpoe like that once[the crosshairs]I used wire from an H.O. scale race car motor which was as fine as I could find and it was still pretty big in the scope.shootrj2003