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~ (Author) "John Mahlon Marlin was born on May 6, 1836, in the vicinity of Boston Neck, near the town of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Conn..." (more)
Key Phrases: smokeless steel barrel, special smokeless steel, matted barrel, John Marlin, New York, High Standard (more...)
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In 1863, John Mahlon Marlin's dream was simply to make small, single-shot, derringer-type pistols. But within twenty years, his dream had grown into a corporation that would eventually be called The Marlin Firearms Company, and Marlin was one of the foremost names in the firearms industry, In this comprehensive book, learn about the men who built the Marlin empire, the guns that are now known for their classic beauty and intrinsic value, and the many products Marlin manufactured as sidelines to the firearms business.


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Brophy is a Stackpole Books author.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Stackpole Books (May 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811708772
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811708777
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #165,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #33 in  Books > History > Military > Weapons & Warfare > Conventional > Firearms

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John Mahlon Marlin was born on May 6, 1836, in the vicinity of Boston Neck, near the town of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Conn. Read the first page
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smokeless steel barrel, special smokeless steel, matted barrel, solid steel breech, clip magazine rifle, hard rubber butt plate, tubular magazine rifle, breech holt, silver bead front sight, exposed hammer shotguns, reversible firing pin, full octagon barrel, selected walnut stock, solid top receiver, cartridge cutoff, lever action caliber, offset hammer spur, sporting leaf sight, steel forearm tip, takedown mechanism, trigger plate screw, tubular magazine repeater, white line spacer, rolled steel barrel, hard rubber buttplate
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John Marlin, New York, High Standard, United Defense, Marlin-Rockwell Corporation, Year Price, Monte Carlo, Annie Oakley, Roger Kenna, Zane Grey, Tom Mix, Marlin Arms Corporation, Year Model, Number Date, Smith Gun Company, Special Rolled Steel, Allen Arms Company, Hunter Arms Company, Marine Corps, Ordnance Department, Clipper King, George Ulrich, North Haven, Willow Street, Andrew Burgess
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book for Marlin, March 5, 2008
By R. E. VanDamme "buckridge58" (Southern Tier of New York) - See all my reviews
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This book is a must have for any Marlin collector or anyone who is interested in or wants to know about Marlin firearms. Tons of information, great pictures...well worth the money spent.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marlin Model 1893, August 22, 2006
By Moddie E. Smith (Canyon Lake, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Mr. Brophy did his homework in writing this beautifully bound and informative book, but somehow, probaably due to Marlin Firearms being lax in their record keeping, especially serial numbers and the appropriate dates of manufacture, I was unable to pinpoint the data needed to establish the exact history of this gun. I have been forwarded to another source for possibly gaining a more accurate record of this guns manufacture. A fine book other than this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company that Made Them, September 17, 2007
By Joe Shaw (Duluth, MN) - See all my reviews
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A very comprehensive book for anyone with an interest in firearms. Well-written and illustrated. It contains a great deal of detail for the Marlin user and collector. Since it seems to go in and out of print on a regular basis, anyone interested in the book should get one while it's available. The cost of a used volume seems to increase each time it becomes unavailable. If you like gun books you won't regret buying a copy of this one.
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