Antique Marlin shotguns inside

[LArifleMAN]

I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on these two beauties. I picked both of them up today for $100/ea. I already know not to shoot them, so we can get that out of the way right now. The shorter of the two is marked National Firearms Co, which I know was a department store brand manufactured by Marlin.

 

[DAVE_M]

I was curious and found this quickly.

the National Fire Arms Company was started in 1864, they made an exposed hammer in 1864 & 65, They made a .22 cal. untill 1884 in 1904 they sold the pat. to Marlin who made a model 17 & 30 from 1907-1917. If your gun has National Fire Arms Company (note: fire arm in two words) it was made by the National Fire Arms Co. . I have collected these for some time & have an owners man. for a 1864 shotgun & part of a man. for a 1882 .22 cal. It is hard to find info. on the computer , they all referr you to Marlin. The Marlin is a $250.00 gun in good condition, the National is worth alot more. But remember the National was a black powder cartridge gun so do not use a heavy load of smokeless powder.

 

[4thMiss]

I think you did well grasshopper, I saw a lot of action online when he put them up for sale.

 

[LArifleMAN]

I think you did well grasshopper, I saw a lot of action online when he put them up for sale.

Yea, I have a love for all things old and odd, I had to have them.

 

[evidrine]

Why not shoot them?