Info request - The Firearms Forum

smithshooter · 10-16-2012, 10:12 PM

Of the firearms I inherited from my deceased father, there's one I'm not entirely familiar with and would appreciate any insight this forum might provide. While I'm not necessarily looking to sell it, I'd like to know if I can find an approximate age and value. It's a Marlin 12ga pump action w/exposed hammer; serial number is 45517. Besides being well used & worn, it's sat for as long as I can remember untouched in the gun cabinet. Sorry for the quality of the photos. Thanks in advance for any information you might have.

HossFly · 10-17-2012, 10:59 AM

1898 Marlin - AKA Widowmaker
No real collector value but a neat old shotgun

I've had a couple but never shot one- I advise against it but theys some bad azzs of course that will say "aww, go on & shoot it!" It didn't get its nickname for no reason-
Forgot value--mabe $300

Big Shrek · 10-18-2012, 11:54 PM

Just in case its one of the other models based on the 1898...read this...
http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Marlin98s.htm

10-16-2012, 10:12 PM	#1
smithshooter Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	Info request Of the firearms I inherited from my deceased father, there's one I'm not entirely familiar with and would appreciate any insight this forum might provide. While I'm not necessarily looking to sell it, I'd like to know if I can find an approximate age and value. It's a Marlin 12ga pump action w/exposed hammer; serial number is 45517. Besides being well used & worn, it's sat for as long as I can remember untouched in the gun cabinet. Sorry for the quality of the photos. Thanks in advance for any information you might have. Attached Images --> Last edited by smithshooter; 10-17-2012 at 09:17 PM..

10-17-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
HossFly V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 99	Re: Info request 1898 Marlin - AKA Widowmaker No real collector value but a neat old shotgun I've had a couple but never shot one- I advise against it but theys some bad azzs of course that will say "aww, go on & shoot it!" It didn't get its nickname for no reason- Forgot value--mabe $300 __________________ TEXAN BY BIRTH & CHOICE USMC '67-'70 VIET NAM VET NRA MEMBER Last edited by HossFly; 10-17-2012 at 11:03 AM..

10-18-2012, 11:54 PM	#3
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: Info request Just in case its one of the other models based on the 1898...read this... http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Marlin98s.htm __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.