Major Art Tillery Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have a Marlin 12 gauge hammered pump shotgun, I think it is a model 1898. I know these are no longer used in SASS because of some safety issues. My question is one of these old enough that you don't need to go thru an FFL? Or....? I want to sell it as is, so was wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The model number is irrelevant. The Model "94" Winchester was made for years and most require an FFL. Marlin serial numbers are a little harder to find, but it is unlikely yours is an antique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 The model number is irrelevant. The Model "94" Winchester was made for years and most require an FFL. Marlin serial numbers are a little harder to find, but it is unlikely yours is an antique. Ok, thanks... I was not for sure how that was all determined. Major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 There is a Marlin shotgun partial serial number list out there. i used to have it in one of my "favorites" lists, but it was lost when that computer released it's magic smoke a couple of years ago. If it is an actual model 98 it will not have a slide release mechanism. They were actually available in 1897 in some small quantities and have patent dates I've seen as early as 1893. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Best way to be sure would be to get a factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum. You can order one online here... http://centerofthewest.org/explore/firearms/firearms-records/ Note the following note: Models 1898 shotgun records range from serial number 19601 to 67000 If your gun is in that range, I'd say go for it. As to if these guns are safe to shoot, this is very controversial. At best, it is a definite 'maybe.' Check out this article... http://marauder.homestead.com/files/marlin98.html Towards the end of article, there is a list of 4 safety checks to see if it is safe to shoot. Once I saw one of these shotguns in a local shop. It failed all 4 tests. I gave the shop owner the printed article, which he attached to the gun. Somebody eventually bought it but not me. Personally, even if it had passed all 4 tests, I would not fire one of these shotguns unless it was carefully gone over by an expert on the model. That being said, I do find them to be visually interesting, and while I greatly prefer guns I can shoot, I would consider owning one of these for a wallhanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortround Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 +1 I like the old Marlins to, wish they didn't have the safety issue and were legal for SASS Shortround Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah it has a nice patina to it... And would not be one to shoot for sure. The hammer follows the bolt back forward when you run the pump. Just thinking it may make a good wall hanger for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Got pics?? Might be interested. I've got three, (used to have four but a guy liked my 24 a whole lot) already and have an empty spot in my safe if it's the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 PICTURES ADDED IF THAT HELPS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Hallen Sass #1379 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I witnessed a failure once with the bolt flying back and breaking the shooters nose. Most guns I have seen at Gun Shows were in excellent condition due to the fact they weren' t fired very much because they were pieces of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 I witnessed a failure once with the bolt flying back and breaking the shooters nose. Most guns I have seen at Gun Shows were in excellent condition due to the fact they weren' t fired very much because they were pieces of junk. Yeah pretty much a wall hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Derringer, SASS #19985 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I have one in the 29,xxx SN range. They are cool old guns....wish I could use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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