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Marlin
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I’ve inherited a rifle that I’m not sure what it is. It says Oct. 11 1897 on top of barrel but caliber isn’t stamped anywhere. Very long octagon barrel that is at least 40 caliber. I’m guessing 45-70?
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Marlin
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02/17/20 06:34 PM
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It has *Marlin Safety* in big letters on top of receiver.This thing is very old.
Last edited by ridgestalker; 02/17/20 06:36 PM.
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Marlin
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02/17/20 06:43 PM
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Yeah I was first thinking Marlin didn't make a rifle that early but they did.
They started making a 38/55 and 45/70 in 1881.
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Re: Marlin
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Marlin Model 1897. Some of the rarer engraved models have sold for big money over the years.
AU7MM08’s post about trying a snap cap isn’t a bad idea at all to determine what its chambered in.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Marlin
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It has *Marlin Safety* in big letters on top of receiver.This thing is very old. It have a serial number? I would take it to a gunsmith and let them confirm/figure it out and give the gun a look over to confirm it's in firable shape. A gunsmith bill is better than the possibility of a blown-up gun and you injured.
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Re: Marlin
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It has *Marlin Safety* in big letters on top of receiver.This thing is very old. It have a serial number? I would take it to a gunsmith and let them confirm/figure it out and give the gun a look over to confirm it's in firable shape. A gunsmith bill is better than the possibility of a blown-up gun and you injured. No doubt. I’d probably pay him to shoot it first. 😁
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Marlin
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I found my reading glasses and more writing.😬serial #82634 also found .38W on barrel at receiver.
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Marlin
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Could be a 38 WCF or 38/55.
I'll bet it's a 38/55 but a gunsmith is your best safe bet.
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Re: Marlin
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I call dibs when you want to sell it!
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Re: Marlin
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02/17/20 07:01 PM
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I found my reading glasses and more writing.😬serial #82634 also found .38W on barrel at receiver. Yup call Marlin tomorrow morning but I would plan on a trip to the gunsmith regardless.
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Re: Marlin
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02/17/20 10:28 PM
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I think I was wrong with my earlier post. October 11, 1887 is the patent date for the Marlin Model 93 which would fit the serial # search date of 1893. Are you sure it says 1897 and not 1887?
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Marlin
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I think I was wrong with my earlier post. October 11, 1887 is the patent date for the Marlin Model 93 which would fit the serial # search date of 1893. Are you sure it says 1897 and not 1887? It actually says Oct 2 1887 and I’m thinking it’s a model 1893. I found one on gun broker that looked real close. The magazine tube is the length of the barrel 28 in.
Last edited by ridgestalker; 02/18/20 07:38 AM.
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