What was the Model 90 Marlin rifle called?

Sears Roebuck asked Marlin to make them an O/U, and they obliged with the Model 90, under the Ranger line before WWII, and under the J.C. Higgins name after the war. Prewar Model 90s all had double triggers, no top rib, and no ribs between the barrels. Some Postwar guns had a single trigger, and all had side ribs between the barrels.

When did the Sears Model 90 shotgun come out?

Prior to 1945, they were not marked Marlin; after that date Sears requested that the company stamp their name on the guns. They were also produced as Marlin Model 90 during the same period. Chambered for 12-, 16- and 20-gauge, as well as .410 bore. The 16- and 20-gauge guns first offered in 1937, with 26″ or 28″ barrels.

How much does a Marlin Ranger model 90 cost?

But garden-variety Model 90s are out there. Some 33,000 were made, and you can pick them up for $400–$500. They were light, lively, durable bird guns, especially the 16s, like the one Martin found. I hope you like Greatest Guns, and if you have pictures of rare, interesting, or unusual guns, please send them to [email protected].

What kind of shotgun is a Marlin Ranger?

We’re kicking the series off with a great old shotgun submitted by Martin, who sent in these pictures with a brief note: “I have a Marlin Ranger Model 90 103-11 16-gauge O/U that looks like it almost just came out of the box. I picked it up at an estate sale about a year and a half ago, and it’s been in my basement ever since.

Is the Ruger duck Unlimited in good condition?

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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.

When did the Marlin 60 Model 60 come out?

Marlin had a way of scheduling production that made “blocks” of a particular model at a time. It may well be that the 1978 Model 60 guns were made in 1977 and some released early.

When was the last year a Marlin was made?

MARLINS MADE 1948 and LATER Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. All Marlins (except lever action) manufactured from 1962-1968

When was the First Marlin 1895 gun made?

The first Model 1895’s made between 1973 and 1976 had the “B” letter prefix. Since your gun has the number listed, it is a 1973 gun. I hope this helps. That does help, thank you for the quick answer.