Tipping the scales at almost 10 lbs., the 28"-barreled Marlin Model 1881 was a very hefty gun ... Although many of Marlin’s early firearm records are incomplete, thanks to Brophy’s efforts ...

Mine was a Marlin rifle, of course. My dad bribed me into a year of trumpet lessons, with the rifle as a reward. It’s a .22 rimfire; Model 80E, which was only made ... I have seen all 10 shots smack ...

Marlin worked with Skinner Sights and outfitted the Trapper with a proprietary 10-slot Picatinny rail that ... and bolt on this newest model are blacked out. This creates a stark contrast with ...

Put simply, Ruger has successfully reincarnated Marlin as a modern gun company. Before diving into the behind-the-scenes details, here’s a look at the initial Model 1895 being produced ... empty mine ...