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Marlin Model 90

gregoryhart1gregoryhart1 Member Posts: 518 ✭✭✭
edited February 2009 in Ask the Experts
Hey folks,

I'm familiar with Marlin rifles, but new to Marlin shotguns. Just purchased a Model 90 12 ga. DT, and I was wondering about the history of these guns. I've seen they were only manufactured for a few years, and sold through Sears for a time. Anyone have experience with these shotguns? Bought it because it seems like a good, solid workhorse O/U.

Thanks very much,

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  • gregoryhart1gregoryhart1 Member Posts: 518 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw on numrich that they have 20 Ga barrels for sale for the marlin model 90. I have a 12 Ga model 90. Does the 20 Ga have a totally different receiver of could the 20 Ga barrels be fitted to my receiver?
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  • gregoryhart1gregoryhart1 Member Posts: 518 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have aMarlin model 90, 16 ga. and I was wondering how I could find out it's age & value. According to Marlin, it was made from 37-59, with the exception ofthe war years of 42-46. Unfortunately they couldn't give me an exact age based on serial number. Can anybody help me out?
    GH1[:)]
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  • gregoryhart1gregoryhart1 Member Posts: 518 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Marlin Model 90 12 gauge with 26" Barrels. This is truly a masterpiece with beautiful flame grained wood, excellent checkering and exquisite scroll engraving on the receiver. The barrels are webbed. I never knew Marlin made O/U shotguns until recently. The finish on the wood has oxidized in places, so, it must be at least 50-60 years old. I have several questions. If I supply the serial number, can someone tell me when it was made? Second, how do you tell what choking you have? Third, how do you take the barrels off? The forearm has two screws and it appears to slide forward. Fourth, is this possibly a custom made gun? Many of the Marlins I have looked at are rather plain, but this one is fit for a king. In fact I like this shotgun much better than the old Winchester M 101 I used to have. I wish Marlin would make this gun again.

    In sum, I am really pleased to own this fine weapon, as it balances beautifully, is truly gorgeous to look at, and like all Marlins, is very, very well made.

    Thank you for your responses
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    To help you determine the value, there are several on the auction right now, including this one:

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122609267

    If you are registered on the auction side (separate from the forums) you could email the seller a question to see if maybe one of them has any information on dates.
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are differences between an early model and late model. Mainly the forearm. If I could see a picture I could tell which you have.
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  • gregoryhart1gregoryhart1 Member Posts: 518 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Send me your e-mail address & I'll try to get a pic to you sometime this week.
    GH1[:)]
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