N1881 marlin history books

Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Are there best years of manufacture for the marlin 39a. In 1840 there were 11 marlin families living in tennessee. Because the publisher posted an announcement and information became available to public, i decided to provide a brief description. My own affinity for these guns began more than 20 years ago when i fell headoverheels for a marlin 1893. History of marlin 1895 cowboy rifles if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I like the presaftey, oil finish stocks best, although i am not up to speed on exact date variations. If you pick up the book marlin firearms, a history of the guns and the company that made them, by lt.

Brophy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The most marlin families were found in the usa in 1880. Early history of the marlin family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our marlin research. The marlin model 60, also known as the marlin glenfield model 60, is a semiautomatic rifle that fires the. In 1901, john marlin died and his two sons inherited the business as a part of his estate. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the many other marlin products.

Marlin model 1881 leveraction rifle exploded gun drawing. A buddy stopped by with a rifle he just inherited and was looking for an estimate of value. This was about 21% of all the recorded marlin s in the usa. At its introduction the rifle came with a 24inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of pistol rounds such as. Shotguns became a part of the marlin line in 1898, when the first of a series of slideaction guns was introduced. The octagon barrel is fitted with a german blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. Covering the history and development of marlin from 1863 to the present, this extraordinary, definitive book is the culmination of over 15 years of extensive research into the marlin company so detailed and accurate that it nearly defies description. Another 86 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic early marlin history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. A history of the guns and the company that made them by lt. The marlin lever action 22 rifles were invented by l. In 1870, at age 34, marlin started his own gun manufacturing shop in new haven, connecticut.

The marlin model 1894 is a leveraction repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the marlin firearms company of north haven, connecticut. The baldwin genealogy from 1500 to 1881 by baldwin, c. This rifle is in outstanding condition for a model 1881. A history of the guns and the company that made them. I do own a 39d, which is the pistol grip version of the mountie. Outstanding marlin model 1881 lever action rifle in 4570. Marlin continued to expand his product line, introducing his model 1881 leveraction tubular magazine repeating rifle in that year. The marlin 1881 was the first leveraction repeater built that was strong enough to handle the. The marlin model 336 is a leveraction rifle and carbine made by marlin firearms. Slightly tangential, i received today a nice hardcover book one the colt burgess magazine rifle, 1 of. The marlin burgess collaboration led to the huge model 1881 marlin, which originally was only available in the. These were hammer type firearms typical of the period when they were introduced. I have a passion for this rifle and want to help expand the information known about them.

I have a marlin 1895 in 4570 that i bought new in 1976 and it has, i am assuming, the microgroove barrel. Produced by remington arms in huntsville, alabama formerly in mayfield, kentucky, formerly by marlin firearms company of north haven, connecticut, it has been in continuous production since 1960 and the company says it is the most popular rifle of its kind in the. John mahlon marlin was born on may 6, 1836 near windsor locks, connecticut. That is a sweet little gun, but i have a hankerin for the long barrel 39a because when shooting sub sonic ammo, the long. A history of the guns and the company that made them usar, william s. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Learn more about the history of marlin firearms and their most popular models. Marlin and its history, i recommend the book marlin firearms. Standard rocky mountain front knife blade original and rear marlin 1881 leaf sight. The marlin ballard rifles marlin firearms forum the. Get the best deals on marlin screws when you shop the largest online selection at.

Hepburn and first introduced as the model 1891, which had 2 series. Marlin firearms history by william brophy abebooks. There is obvious wear and handling marks throughout the firearm because of its age. Amc was one of the oldest automobile companies in the us when purchased by chrysler in 1987 and ceased to exist in part thanks to the stock holder buy out rambler was the second car to be mass produced in the us 1902, the first jeffery the first was the 1901 oldsmobile, and third was the ford 1903. In 2007, remington arms, part of the remington outdoor company, acquired marlin firearms. Aug 01, 2004 there were plenty of other good firearms available, and the one that gave winchester its most serious competition was the 1881 marlin. The stock on the rifle now is sanded and refinished and slightly undersized. Glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book. In 1910, john barlow retired from his post leading the ideal reloading tool company, and marlin bought ideal, makers of the respected ideal bullet moulds marlin also took over publication of the ideal handbooks. Caliber 45 govt 4570, 28 inch barrel, with full magazine.

Competing directly with winchesters model 1876, marlins rifle was made in. Being a marlin lever action rifle collector, how could i not have this book. Marlin model 1893, lever action repeater, precursor of the model 36 and 336, identifiable by the square flush bolt. Brophy 1989, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Marlin ballard single shot external extractor hunters rifle these rifles employed a john marlin designed reversible firing pin that allowed the use of both centerfire and rimfire ammunition. This old marlin model 1881 with a serial number range of 168x was made prior to 1885 and has since been customized by a gunsmith who turned the octagon barrel into a tapered round barrel, added numerous inlays to the stock and forend, and then totally refinished both wood and metal. Brophy usar overview the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of marlins, and the many other marlin products. At the age of 18, he became an apprentice machinist with the american machine works. Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company and their rifles. Marlin model 1881, 45 govt 4570 made circa 1888, 3rd type barrel markings. It features a 22 barrel with deepcut ballardtype rifling, an american black walnut pistolgrip stock and foreend with cut checkering and swivel studs. The pdf contains numbered and labeled parts for model 1881 leveraction rifle firearms that will assist you with gun assembly, gun disassembly and gunsmithing for these marlin guns. It has many nice photos, histories, patent drawings the burgess shares design similaritiesheritage features with era rifles other than the 1881 marlin.

Marlin 1881 wild west originals history about guns. Bore is perfect action works perfectly and smoothly. Marlin model 39a, lever action repeater, the longest continuously produced rifle in the world marlin model 60, one of the most popular. Order marlin glenfield model 1881 parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. Which famous individuals or group used or sold 1881 marlins, and, which rifles.

Find marlin glenfield 1895 early model parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. In a few weeks, my book about the model 18911930 rifle and its variations will be published. All are chambered for the 4570 caliber except for the m. John marlin died in 1901, but the business continued under the leadership of his sons, mahlon and john marlin. According to the factory records, there were around 21,000 of the marlin model 1881s made from 1881 to 1891. Including 18725 burgess, 1878 burgess, the kennedy, 1881 marlin, the tiesing, 1886 whitney and coltburgess. The marlin ballards over the next fifteen years, no less than 23 distinct models and submodels of ballarddesign rifles were made by the marlin factory. It wasnt until 1881 that marlin sold its first leveraction repeating rifle. The rifle has approximately 9798% bright original blue. Marlinglenfield 1895 early model parts gun parts corp. Teague, vice president of automotive styling, american motors corporation, car life, march 1965.

Brown faux leather with gilt lettering to cover and spine. Marlin merz antique firearms marlin lever action rifles. My end goal is to be able to produce a book to share the information i have discovered, provide excellent reference pictures of the rifle and all variations receivers and otherwise, and to tell the story of historical individuals that used the 1881 marlin. Marlin model 1881 lever action rifle manufactured 1881 92. Wm brophy there is an incredable amount of information and photos about marlins including the 1881. The marlin family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The marlin model golden 39a is still commercially available with a 24 61 cm round barrel, a pistol grip, and a signature golden colored trigger. For those that would like to learn more about marlin and its history, i recommend the book marlin firearms. Marlin lever action rifles marlin firearms was founded in the 1870s by john marlin. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in madison, north carolina formerly based in north haven, connecticut. Marlin produced a large assortment of firearms such as leveraction rifles, pumpaction shotguns, single shot rifles and was considered the main competitor to winchester. The reason this particular design approach was discarded was that you lose a lot.

Including models 1881, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897. The triedandtrue configuration of our famous 4570 govt rifle. A history of the guns and the company that made them by usar, william s. As the stock came out of the case i knew it was something special as a beautiful piece of walnut appeared. I had achieved the magical age of 12, and my first deer season was finally in sight.

Marlin model 1881 leveraction rifle marlin model 1888 leveraction rifle marlin 1889 leveraction rifle production model marlin 1889 leveraction rifle short carbine marlin model 1891 leveraction rifle 1st variation marlin model 1891 leveraction rifle 2nd variation marlin model 1892 leveraction rifle marlin model 1893 leveraction rifle. I got my first 1886 about two weeks ago, an early browning src 4570 in mint condition. This big rifle was years ahead of winchesters first bigbore offering their 1886 model, and was the first leveraction repeater built that was strong enough to handle the. The 1891 did not have any model numbers stamped on the upper tang like the following models did. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in. Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company. A strategic business move was made in 1881, when marlin introduced the model 1881 leveraction repeating rifle.

A really nice condition 1881 marlin especially for one that was on the western frontier of wyoming in the 1880s. New book model 18911930 rifle and its variations page 2. As john walter noted in his book, the guns that won the west. Tennessee had the highest population of marlin families in 1840. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The stocks are excellent with 9597% original varnish. I would like to see someone write a part two book starting where this book leaves off and ends at present day as a lot as happened with the marlin company and the rifles they have produced since this book was written. What are the specs and history of the glenfield model 70.

There were plenty of other good firearms available, and the one that gave winchester its most serious competition was the 1881 marlin. Marlin rifles and shotguns was established by john m. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful. As a rule, 1881 marlins were made with single triggers, but double set triggers were offered, as were other extras, such as nickel plating, casehardened receivers, pistol grip stocks and engraving. There will be a 3% charge for credit card purchases.

With so many followon variants, the marlin hunter became the marlin no. My father and i drove to my grandparents house and from under the bed in the spare bedroom my father withdrew the marlin. Its octagon barrels came in standard lengths from 24 to 30 inches. A history of the guns and the company that made them by brophy, william s. In 1881, the marlin firearms company was incorporated, and production of. The standard versions are more commonly seen on the market and in a huge variety of conditions. The golden 39a has a full length steel tubular magazine under the barrel with a brass inner tube and a hammer block safety. Buy online, view images and see past prices for marlin firearms co 1881 rifle 3240. Winchestermiroku 1886 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. A brief history of marlin rifles and the 1889 model. This is an excellent example of a marlin model 1881 lever action rifle in 4570 as manufactured from 1881 to 1892. Marlin ballard rifles were and are wellknown for their accuracy and workmanship, and fancygrade longrange rifles are eagerly sought after by modern collectors. Marlinglenfield model 1892 parts numrich gun parts.

No chips or cracks, just a very few handling marks. Marlin model 1895 several versions like 1895,g,gbl,gs,m,sbl,cb. Jun, 2017 its pretty much impossible to talk about the history of the glenfield model 70 without also talking about the primary models of the bestselling marlin. My impression is that the 1886 has a better level of finish and fit than the marlin, and is just a bit heavier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. The marlin model 1894 is a leveraction repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the marlin. I look forward to going through it thoroughly and reading it. Interestingly, the 81 marlin was one of the few repeaters used in. The model 1889 lever action rifle had corrected these weaknesses and. Second is original to rifle but has been broken across the wrist and repaired.

The marlin model 1881 was wellreceived and firmly established marlin in the. For the second time in history after 1841, the country had three different presidents in one calendar year. Find marlin glenfield model 1892 parts and accessories today with numrich gun parts. Marlin model 1881, lever action repeater, the first commercially successful lever action that could handle big bore cartridges such as the. Marlin produced its first leveraction repeating rifle as the model 1881, a strong but heavy. Excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, this pdf download offers an exploded view of marlin model 1881 leveraction rifle firearms. A history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. Marlin made about 15,000 of this model between 1887 and 1899. Ive know of these sights for years but this is the first ive ever seen. Marlin 1881 wild west originals history about guns read more.