Marlin Shotgun - The Firearms Forum

1LoneWolf75 · 04-29-2012, 07:47 PM

I have a Marlin model 19-S. Does anyone have any information on this shotgun? We have shot it and it shots great I would just like to know more about it.

TRAP55 · 04-29-2012, 10:21 PM

No records or serial DOM on them. They were only made for 2 or 3 years, 1906-07 or 08. It was the Model 19, later made guns had the "S" added for some internal improvement Marlin made. They came in letter grades, A B C etc., I've seen a C grade that was engraved, and I can't tell you if that was an option, or something that was added later. Value on the auctions range from $200 to $2000.
I wouldn't be comfortable shooting anything heavier than a light Trap load in it.

1LoneWolf75 · 04-30-2012, 08:35 PM

Thank you for replying to this. Yeah I learned Marlin does not recommend shooting this gun AFTER we shot about 3 boxes of 6 shot through it. This is the only one I have ever seen and I like the weight of it. It is a good tight gun and I still take it out and shoot it--though not as much as I would like. I'm thinkin 'bout reloading some ammo for it in buckshot but I don't have any idea on how much powder or shot to use.

TRAP55 · 04-30-2012, 09:38 PM

LoneWolf, There are a couple of companies loading BP shotshells now. And the new tech in low recoil/low pressure rounds in smokeless is making rapid progress. Do a Google search on both, and you'll find where to buy them.
If you still want to try and reload for it, I have a box or two of once fired, recent manufactured, 2.75" paper hulls you can have for the shipping cost.

1LoneWolf75 · 05-07-2012, 07:47 PM

I am interested in the paper shells. My dad is worried that we might shoot it to much, so he's giving me a 870 if I'll hang the Marlin above the fireplace. Would look very good with the paper shells under it. Just let me know where to pay you(paypal check to your house) and I'll get you the money.
Thank you

bobski · 05-07-2012, 08:51 PM

those marlins had some real issues with safety. hang it up over the mantel and take dads offer.

1LoneWolf75 · 05-08-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bobski

those marlins had some real issues with safety. hang it up over the mantel and take dads offer.

That was my plan but it'd sure look great with a few "old time" paper shells up there with it.

04-29-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 597	Marlin Shotgun I have a Marlin model 19-S. Does anyone have any information on this shotgun? We have shot it and it shots great I would just like to know more about it. -->

04-29-2012, 10:21 PM	#2
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Marlin Shotgun No records or serial DOM on them. They were only made for 2 or 3 years, 1906-07 or 08. It was the Model 19, later made guns had the "S" added for some internal improvement Marlin made. They came in letter grades, A B C etc., I've seen a C grade that was engraved, and I can't tell you if that was an option, or something that was added later. Value on the auctions range from $200 to $2000. I wouldn't be comfortable shooting anything heavier than a light Trap load in it. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum Last edited by TRAP55; 04-29-2012 at 10:22 PM..

04-30-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 597	Re: Marlin Shotgun Thank you for replying to this. Yeah I learned Marlin does not recommend shooting this gun AFTER we shot about 3 boxes of 6 shot through it. This is the only one I have ever seen and I like the weight of it. It is a good tight gun and I still take it out and shoot it--though not as much as I would like. I'm thinkin 'bout reloading some ammo for it in buckshot but I don't have any idea on how much powder or shot to use.

04-30-2012, 09:38 PM	#4
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Marlin Shotgun LoneWolf, There are a couple of companies loading BP shotshells now. And the new tech in low recoil/low pressure rounds in smokeless is making rapid progress. Do a Google search on both, and you'll find where to buy them. If you still want to try and reload for it, I have a box or two of once fired, recent manufactured, 2.75" paper hulls you can have for the shipping cost. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

05-07-2012, 07:47 PM	#5
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 597	Re: Marlin Shotgun I am interested in the paper shells. My dad is worried that we might shoot it to much, so he's giving me a 870 if I'll hang the Marlin above the fireplace. Would look very good with the paper shells under it. Just let me know where to pay you(paypal check to your house) and I'll get you the money. Thank you __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

05-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#6
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Marlin Shotgun those marlins had some real issues with safety. hang it up over the mantel and take dads offer.