Marlin Model 1898
Marlin Firearms · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1898
Also known as: Marlin 1898, Marlin Model 1898 slide-action
Overview
The Marlin Model 1898 was Marlin Firearms' first pump-action (slide-action) shotgun, chambered in 12 gauge with a 2-3/4 in (70 mm) chamber. It featured an exposed side hammer echoing Marlin's lever-action rifles, a takedown design, and a tubular magazine. Produced from 1898 to 1905 in several grades and configurations, it was Marlin's entry into a market dominated by the Winchester Model 1897.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 385 m/s (1263 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2371 J (1749 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Exposed Hammer, Takedown Design, Tubular Magazine, Pistol Grip Stock
Production
Production years: 1898-1905
Total production not documented in available sources
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1905
Notes
Produced in grades A through D plus Trap, Field, Brush, and Riot configurations. Weight and overall length were not found in available sources. Designer attribution to Lewis Hepburn (Marlin's lead designer of the period) is probable but not source-confirmed.
Background
The Model 1898 deliberately mimicked Marlin's large-caliber lever rifles - right down to the visible right-side hammer - so it looks like a lever rifle that pumps; it was Marlin's bid to compete with the dominant Winchester Model 1897.