I need a little help Id'ing and dating an old Marlin shotgun.
It is a 12 Ga pump with the following info -
Marlin Firearms Co. New Haven, CT USA, PAT'D Nov 6 1894, May 12 1896 & June 2 1896. The serial number is 71557F. Edited the Serial number - found the correct one under the BBL. 30 inch BBL.
It is pump action, exposed hammer, has a little button on the right side just below the hammer.
From what I have been able to determine it may not fit the "antique 1899 " because of the button - it might be later and it may be called "the widowmaker".
Actually we have and I occasionally still do. We had fired a case through it afore we got it from her dad. Then I looked up the gun and saw that they didn't recommend usin it because of the bolt not closin all the way since it could blow it back up. I made sure it locked up fine but the newer high powered shells are hard on it. I do keep it loaded fer home defense if I'm not here. Hers has been sawed off though.
No Idea - because it is old I guess - definately not been refinished and I can not see anywhere where it looks like any thing has been buffed off. There is a second post with more photos. Serial number is worn a little but still clear - makes no sense to remove the model number and leave the serial number if some one was up to no good. One of the things I'm trying to find out??
Running milder loads might be wise - even a light 12 GA load will put the hurt on a bad guy and of course looking at that great big gaping hole in the end of the barrel whould have a tendency to slow things up!!! I guess it all depends when they were made - I think they made these Models for quite awhile - maybe it is the older ones that are shakey! One reason I'm trying to find out just what I have. Is it 1899 or earlier or is it 1900 and forward???
Actually we have and I occasionally still do. We had fired a case through it afore we got it from her dad. Then I looked up the gun and saw that they didn't recommend usin it because of the bolt not closin all the way since it could blow it back up. I made sure it locked up fine but the newer high powered shells are hard on it. I do keep it loaded fer home defense if I'm not here. Hers has been sawed off though.
Well I did a web search on Model 19 Marlins and found some more info. This one appears to be a Model 1898 - the only one to not have a Model number stamped on it. Estimated MFG between 1899-1905. I found the correct serial number under the bbl when I took the forearm off - 71557"F", F is for full choke. Probably as close as I'll get.
Todays .20 GA is equal to older 12 Ga. or so "they" say. Still they are quick and plenty snappy. I had a .20 Ga Double BBL once - ended up giving it to my nephew who later got married to a woman afraid of guns. It ended up in the closet hidden where I guess it still is - if he even has it any more. Too bad - I really liked that little double.
I believe that is an old Marlin Model 49. If it is, its a share holders gun that was made in the 20's. best guess is there was 3000 or so made and they were not sold but offered to shareholders. If it is a 49 then on the trigger guard there should be a 49 stamped on it.
I've got a Marlin exposed hammer 12 guage pump shotgun, 26" barrel. It does not have the button to the right of the hammer. It bears serial # 11614 on the bottom of the receiver & serial # 12234C on the underside of barrel. First off; what year is it? Secondly choke? Thirdly what inch 12 guage shell does it use? It does'nt cycle 2 3/4 " Thanks, Marlin
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