Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them (Hardcover)

~ William S. Brophy (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)
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Product Description

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.

About the Author

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: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,601 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 (REAL NAME)

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.

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 (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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 (REAL NAME)

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.