Marble Safety Axe Co. Game Getter Model 1908 Type I .22 LR/.44 Shot Shell Combination Gun, 15-Inch Barrel, Early 1910s Production
This early first-generation Marble Game Getter blends portability with dual-caliber versatility. Built between 1911 and 1913, it pairs a .22 LR rifled barrel over a proprietary .44 shot shell smoothbore, all in a compact 15-inch configuration that folds for easy carry. With fewer of these Type I guns surviving in shootable form, collectors value their lightweight design, folding wire stock, and distinctive curved-spur hammer with built-in striker selector.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Rifling Condition: Fair Rifling – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present on the metal surfaces, with areas of rust and pitting. The bore remains bright despite visible wear. The wire skeleton stock is slightly bent; it does not lock when folded but locks securely when extended.
What’s Included
- Marble Game Getter Model 1908 Type I combination gun
Webster Marble designed the Game Getter as a survival and camp gun, and this example shows the hallmarks of that vision. The break-open action holds two barrels in a compact, 2.25-pound package that folds nearly in half for holster carry.
The upper barrel is chambered for .22 LR, providing economical target or small-game capability. The lower smoothbore barrel accepts the original .44 shot shell, ideal for close-range pests. A single trigger and external hammer with sliding striker selector let the shooter choose either barrel instantly.
This Type I variant retains its folding multi-leaf rear sight and fixed front blade, allowing elevation adjustments out to 300 yards—an ambitious feature for such a light carbine. The detachable wire skeleton stock locks in place for shoulder firing and removes or folds for transport.
Serial number 3558 places this piece squarely within the pre-1934 production era of 15-inch-barreled Game Getters, adding era-specific collectibility. Despite honest field wear, all key components remain intact, making it a noteworthy addition for Marble enthusiasts and combination-gun collectors alike.