[MemphisMachinists]

Its a Marlin,12 guage, 3in. magnum,detachable mag, bolt action shotgun from [email protected]! The barrel measures about 35". I put it next to the M1a for reference.
I have never even shot it. I have another one that looks just like it, but has a normal barrel.

 

[davidgcalderone]

I have not seen one of those in a lot of years. A friend had one for goose hunting, when he could not afford a semi auto.

 

[762M1A]

Buddy of mine has one with a shorter barrel, and the magazine is missing. He found it in the trash.

 

[MAC702]

Buddy of mine has one just like it, except in 16 gauge. He won't let me talk him out of it yet...

 

[flesheatingvirus]

Buddy of mine has one just like it, except in 16 gauge. He won't let me talk him out of it yet...

Mine, too. It said Sears and Roebuck on it. I wish he hadn't traded it in.

 

[kgcoker]

Shooting it

I want to see you shoot it.

KG

 

[brtvll3]

The "Marlin Goose Gun"

Man, what a flashback. I haven't seen one of these in a long time. Had one years ago as a beginner duck hunter,was like carrying a landscape timber to hunt with. Seemed like the barrel was 5 foot instead of 36"..... Thanks for postingGI6

 

[5594]

Hey Memphis!
Check out the 10 guage version of it. Here's a link to a little write-up with pics:

http://www.rifle-company.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=5893

 

[7.62bthp]

The Marlin Goose Gun...Magnum Chamber and a long barrel. That was a working mans goose gitter, or an affordable way to get your kid a goose outfit. The later is why I got mine.

That ol bolt would freeze solid if you got it wet. Lots o memories...GI7

PS....The long barrel IS the normal barrel

 

[boomer]

My dad has one.

I have never shot it, I have to put that on my list of things to do.GI2


Boomer

 

[5594]

The nice thing about those big ol' guns is that they don't kick much. They're so heavy the recoil is absorbed and feels more like a sudden shove.

 

[MemphisMachinists]

So this doesn't kick much. (later post) That's pretty cool! Thanks I like that.

Hey Memphis!
Check out the 10 guage version of it. Here's a link to a little write-up with pics:

http://www.rifle-company.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=5893

 

[7.62bthp]

The 10 ga. was called the Super Goose, IIRC

 

[5594]

 

[dozier]

]The Marlin Goose Gun...Magnum Chamber and a long barrel.[/COLOR] That was a working mans goose gitter, or an affordable way to get your kid a goose outfit. The later is why I got mine.

That ol bolt would freeze solid if you got it wet. Lots o memories...GI7

PS....The long barrel IS the normal barrel

That's exactly what it is. Made in the lead shot days. With lead shot/long sight radius and barrel it would reach out to those high flyers. dozier

 

[tmcfalls]

Dad had one briefly in the 80s due to some gun trades but I don't think we kept it long enough to even shoot it. Also the local country store had one that looked like someone had taken a conduit bender to and curved the barrel around 90 degrees, they used it for decoration.

 

[5594]

I happened to be cruising through a gunshop last weekend and came across a BEAUTIFUL Winchester model 1901 lever-action 10 guage. I fell in love with it before I saw the price tag: $6,900.

Broke my heart. Had to walk away... GI9