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Mystery Shotgun.

Post by Mr.Buttersworth on Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:24 pm

I had the chance to work on a family heirloom a while back and I cannot recall the model of it and I was hoping some of you might have a clue what I am talking about. It was for sure a Ruger 12 gauge pump made in the 1930's. It had an external hammer and the breech opened like the marlin lever actions of the day. I doubt I will ever see the gun again. It was one of the prettiest shotguns Ive ever seen!

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by captain-03 on Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:13 pm

Any idea on this for any one????

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Post by Myers on Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:32 pm

Ruger wasn't founded until 1949..You sure it wasn't a winchester 1897?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1897

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Post by Beladran on Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:57 pm

i have a 1897. great gun but mine is way to dang long... 30 inch plus a OLD 5-6inch long muzzle break

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Post by bubbat on Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:02 pm

Only shotguns Ruger has ever made is the over and unders, isn't it?

I think it was a Win. 1897 too.

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by bubbat on Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:03 pm

Beladran wrote:i have a 1897. great gun but mine is way to dang long... 30 inch plus a OLD 5-6inch long muzzle break


That's what they made hacksaws and files for.... Razz

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by SubGunFan on Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:56 pm

I too think it is a '97. Isn't the '97 the only pump with an exposed hammer....?

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by Mr.Buttersworth on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:26 pm

It wasn't a ruger.. my mistake it was a marlin. thumbs up

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Post by DirtyWorks on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:36 pm


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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by SubGunFan on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:37 pm

WOW..... that is BEAUTIFUL.

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by DirtyWorks on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:38 pm


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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by DirtyWorks on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:39 pm

CLASSIC Marlin

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by sidroski on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:42 pm

That's a good looking shotgun Dirty Works!

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Post by DirtyWorks on Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:29 pm

sidroski wrote:That's a good looking shotgun Dirty Works!


Shoulda included a disclaimer. It's not mine, just tryin to help the op with an example of a fine piece of work. Wish I did have one though. Jus cause

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by Mr.Buttersworth on Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:32 pm

THATS IT!!!! I loved that gun instantly when I saw it!

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by terrybaldridge on Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:17 am

I have one of those old Marlins (actually I have one and half of those old Marlins). After reading up on them I decided I wasn't going to shoot mine. I need to hang it over the mantle or something.

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by Xd357 on Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:24 pm

Nice old gun.

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Re: Mystery Shotgun.

Post by rdj94a on Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:15 pm

Marlin, neat

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