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

Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them
By William S. Brophy

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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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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #177359 in Books
  • Published on: 1989-05
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 704 pages

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About the Author
Brophy is a Stackpole Books author.

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference book for Marlin5
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.

Marlin Model 18935
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.

Over-Priced Disappointment1
Publisher price of $89 is absurd. It's not worth half of the $56 price
offered by many. Be aware this book is all in black & white only with
loads of poor quality illustrations, engineer drawings, obsolete parts
exploded views & obscure information. A very un-pretty large volume in
comparison to similar excellent, full-color & beautiful histories done
for Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, & Ruger. I own all of
these & this Marlin History is the shoddiest & worst quality of them
all, at one of the highest prices. Make sure you can return it if you
buy it and are as disappointed & disgusted as I was.