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Did Marlin ever make shotguns?
Marlin Firearms Co. is an American manufacturer of semi-automatic, lever-action and bolt-action rifles. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in Madison, North Carolina (formerly based in North Haven, Connecticut). Marlin owned the firearm manufacturer H&R Firearms.
When did Marlin stop making guns?
But last August, Marlin ceased production of new rifles while its parent company, Remington Outdoor, was mired in financial troubles. Ruger purchased the company in September 2020 for approximately $28.3 million, plucking it out of the larger Remington Outdoor bankruptcy.
When did Marlin go out of business?
September 2020
Marlin Firearms was previously owned by Remington Outdoor Company, which went bankrupt and was fully liquidated in September 2020. Marlin’s lever-action rifles became popular with the rising use of scopes in the last two decades of the 20th century, with their side ejection making scope mounting easier.
When was the Marlin pump action shotgun made?
The Marlin Model 21, exposed hammer, pump action shotgun was made from 1907 to 1908. It was only listed in the catalogs for 2 years when it was replaced by the new, Marlin Trap Gun.
What is the serial number of a Marlin shotgun?
Your shotgun is a Marlin Model 1898, there is no question as to the model. As to finding out any more, we need pictures. The old factory records start at 19,000, so your serial number is to low to research. As to the barrel number not matching the receiver, that is typical.
When was the Marlin Repeating Rifle first made?
Marlin manufactured pistols until 1875, when he began production of Ballard rifles. In 1881, he made his first lever-action repeating rifle for which his company became famous. In recent years, Marlin, along with its subsidiaries Harrington & Richardson/NEF, are now owned by Freedom Group Family of Companies.
What kind of shell does a model 21 shotgun have?
The Model 21 is a 12 gauge shotgun, and the chamber will only handle the 2 5/8 inch shell. To operate the action, you have to push the little button at the upper right side of the receiver, then the pump handle can be operated.