The brophy book marlin firearms

Brophys book marlin firearms states, pg 275, that serialization was recorded or reported to start, no prefix, at 1002. Booktopia has marlin firearms, a history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. Ive got these advertised for trade on a few different forums. It is the most accurate there are errors and omissions, but for the time it was the. Marlin and its history, i recommend the book marlin firearms. These ackley books are in great condition although the dust covers arent in great shape.

Brophy book, marlin firearms, a history of the guns and the company that made them is the best source for information. Brophy and a great selection of related books, art and. A history of the guns and the company that made them by william s brophy, william s brophy usar online at alibris. Covering the history and development of marlin from 1863 to the present, this extraordinary, definitive book is the culmination of over 15 years of extensive research into the marlin company so detailed and accurate that it nearly defies description. The original factory ledger record book is at the cody firearms museum, cody, wyoming. Brophys is now offering gunfishing reel cleanings dont have timewe do. The book indicates serial numbers of 57 to 61,412 as survey numbers of the 27s. I would like to see someone write a part two book starting where this book leaves off and ends at present day as a lot as happened with the marlin company and the rifles they have produced since this book was written.

Colt similarly started serialization of the 2nd generation saa at 1002. Brophy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read marlin firearms. Brophys book marlin firearms, the firm made a big deal out of this power in the announcement for rifle and round. This listing is for a vintage 1995 marlin firearms catalogcollectors assn magazine articles show pics. The millions of marlins in americas gunracks are the greatest vote of confidence we could ever receive. William s brophy the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of marlins, and the many other marlin products. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This new internet site hosts a new enhanced digital version of a private microfiche copy of the official hand written factory ledger record book that mr. For 150 years, its been your passion thats driven us to build the best lever action rifles we know how. Brophy usar overview the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of marlins, and the many other marlin products. Marlin firearms the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models. In 2007, remington arms, part of the remington outdoor company, acquired marlin.

See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ackleys handbook for shooters and reloaders that ill trade for your brophy history of marlin book. A history of the guns and the company that made them hardcover may 1, 1989. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in madison, north carolina formerly based in north haven, connecticut. The book details the company and the men that made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the many other marlin products. A history of the guns and the company that made them by usar, william s. Marlin had fallen on hard times after world war i so i would guess your gun might be pre1918 but thats purely speculation on my part. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the ma. A history of the guns and the company that made them. A history of the guns and the company that made them kindle edition by william s. John mahlon marlin may 6, 1836 july 1, 1901 was an american firearms manufacturer and. Brophy also indicates that marlin had no serial number records for firearms produced in the years of the 27ss production. Brophy, 9780811708777, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

A history of the guns and the company that made them by lt. The marlin collectors association is also a valuable source of information. 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. This book, the first comprehensive work on the subject, will open up a whole new field of information necessary to collectors and all gun enthusiasts. Hey everyone lets support one of our middleboro firefighters in his fight for air amazing cause and an amazing young man always giving back join the american lung associations fight for air climb by raising funds for those living with lung disease while climbing a skyscraper to the top. Located at 121 wood street middleboro, ma 02346 8332767497. A history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. Details about l c smith shotguns by brophy 1977 marlin firearms co. Whether youre interested in the history or trying to figure out an approximate date of manufacture for a particular model, this book has it. Find marlin firearms by brophy, william s at biblio. A history of the guns and the company that made them ebook written by william s.

Read marlin firearms a history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. This is a very cool lot of 3 marlin firearms pieces. Brophys is a state and federally licenced retailer. Sprinkled throughout the book is marlin triviacompany correspondence, articles and. For those that would like to learn more about marlin and its history, i recommend the book marlin firearms. Marlin firearms, a history of the guns and the company. This wellillustrated book covers the men who made the company successful and details all models of rifles, shotguns, and handguns from 1863 to the present. Brophy is one of the most comprehensive books about marlin and the firearms they manufactured.

One of these books was a collection of the engineering drawings for the lcs, some tooling drawings, etc. A history of the guns and the company that made them by brophy, william s. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. August 12, 2008 this large and heavy book is not only a tribute to the company and its many employees and fine products but to the firearms themselves. Hepburn left side length lever action rifle listed loading locking bolt long rifle machine gun magazine tube manufactured marked marlin fire marlin firearms company marlin firearms corporation marlin model marlin rifles marlinrockwell microgroove model 1893 rifle model 20 model 39a. The book also covers specifics on marlin firearms, and belongs in the personal library of any marlin collector. In 1863, john mahlon marlins dream was simply to make small, single shot, derringer type pistols. Col brophy actually worked for marlin and researched all the old documents and photos of the early marlins. Bill brophy wrote several books on firearms one on the springfield 1903 and all the attachments, doodads etc that went on that rifle.

Marlin firearms a history of the guns and the company that made them by lt. A history of the guns and the company that made them, written by william s. Buy a discounted hardcover of marlin firearms online from australias leading online bookstore. L c smith shotguns by brophy 1977 marlin firearms co ebay. A history of the guns and the company that made them history of the guns and the co. Another was the history of marlin firearms, and the last were a set of two books on lc smith shotguns. Covering the history and development of marlin from 1863 to the present. The author, william brophy, is a noted marlin historian and collector, and extensively interviewed people connected with the marlin company as part of his research for the book. Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company and their rifles. I found the parallels between winchester, marlin, colt, et al very interesting and brophy takes the time to explain the events of the early days of marlin in great detail.