Great Grandpa's Old Marlin Shotgun 1896

[Oklahoma Lefty]

Guys,

 I need some help. My son want to restore my Great Grandpa's old Marlin 12ga. Pump Shotgun. The Markings on the barrel are Patent 1894, June 1896, July 1896 Sn#16. It is missing the Shell latch and the carriage. It sure would be great to get it back in working order even if I don't shoot it. We can't find anything on it in any books. Any information anyone could provide would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Oklahoma Lefty

[gunnut69]

The Marlin M1896 was made in 4 grades and there is some collector interest. As to parts that may be a chore. Of course try the normal sources such as GunPartsCorp first and perhaps a check of the MarlinCollectorsAssociation would yeild some help with parts. If all else fails adds in GunDigest (GunList) might helps aswould adds in the want to buy columns in the gun websites..

[Oklahoma Lefty]

Thank you, I really appreciate you help. I'll check out those places for parts.

[gunnut69]

Finding parts can be a real chore.. good luck!!