Marlin Model 1898 12 Gauge Exposed-Hammer Pump-Action Shotgun with 26" Barrel (1900-1901)
This Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1898 is an exposed-hammer pump-action shotgun from the early 1900s, with a manufacture estimate of 1900-1901. It features a 26" barrel, an under-barrel tubular magazine, and a blued or browned steel finish. As Marlin’s first pump-action shotgun per published references, it stands out as an early example of the company’s pump-gun design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is currently inoperable and is missing the main spring.
What’s Included
- Marlin Model 1898 shotgun
This is a 12 gauge, pump-action Model 1898 with an exposed external hammer and a single trigger. The receiver is steel with a blued or browned finish, matching the firearm’s overall metal finish color.
The shotgun is fitted with a wood stock in a pistol-grip style and a ribbed/grooved wooden forend. Length of pull is listed at 14.0, providing a defined fit specification for the stock setup on this example.
Configuration details include a 26" barrel and an under-barrel tubular magazine. Capacity is listed as 6+1.
Additional period-correct details include a Marlin script buttplate with fine horizontal serrations. The serial number is 18712.