Need info about an old 22

[krink85]

My grandfather owns a Marlin 18 22 short and I am trying to get info about it. I have found some things on this magic box about it but nothing to clear. I do know it was produced between 1906-1909. Some prices have been from 90-2000 bucks. The SN is 10001. In my no so professional opinion its in 90-95% condition.

What he and I are trying to find out is how much the rifle is really worth (in a real world sense not at auction). Also how did marlin do their SNs. Did they start at 10000 or at 0. If pics are needed I can try to get some up later today. Thank you.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Need info about an old 22

is this a gallery rifle ?

 

[krink85]

Re: Need info about an old 22

Bolt I don't know what you mean by that.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Need info about an old 22

carnival shooting galleries....back when....did .22 short, had 'em on chains so you could not turn 'em....these were usually hex barreled winny's,pumps

 

[krink85]

Re: Need info about an old 22

I dont suspect that it was. I imagine that those were a little more used. This one is a peach.

 

[dlc356]

Re: Need info about an old 22

It sounds interesting. I've got a book I'll check when I get home. Do you have any pics of it you can post?

Also, you might want to try here: Marlin Owners

or

here: RFC

 

[chris223]

Re: Need info about an old 22

lets see some pictures..

 

[krink85]

Re: Need info about an old 22

Im trying. My wife is asleep and all I know how to work the desk top and I have the Mac right now. Should be up soon I hope.

 

[krink85]

Re: Need info about an old 22

The barrel says:
Marlin Firearms Co New Haven CT USA
PAT'D April 2 1889 Aug 12 1890 Mar 1 1892 Nov 29 1904

 

[krink85]

Re: Need info about an old 22

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