Marlin No 19 12 GAUGE

Updated September 9, 2026

Marlin Model No. 19 Slide-Action Shotgun — 12 Gauge Takedown — Circa 1906-1907 A scarce, factory-engraved turn-of-the-century Marlin pump shotgun for the serious collector. Offered here is an antique Marlin Fire-Arms Co. Model No. 19 slide-action (pump) shotgun in 12 gauge, manufactured circa 1906–1907 according to Marlin factory records. The Model 19 was Marlin's early hammerless takedown pump gun, produced only from about 1906 to 1908, making surviving examples relatively scarce on today's collector market. Key Features Manufacturer: Marlin Fire-Arms Co., New Haven, CT, U.S.A. — barrel roll-marked "Marlin Fire-Arms Co., New Haven, CT, U.S.A." with patent dates April 2, 1889; Nov. 6, 1894; May 12, 1896; June 2, 1896; Nov. 27, 1900; Mar. 29, 1904; and Nov. 29, 1904 Model: Marlin Model No. 19, clearly stamped on the frame Gauge: 12 gauge, marked on the barrel near the takedown collar Serial Number stamped on the frame with decorative sunburst border Action: Hammerless slide-action (pump), takedown design for easy breakdown and storage/transport Barrel: "Special Smokeless Steel" marked barrel, full-length round barrel with visible turn-of-the-century blue finish, now thinned/patinated with honest age and handling wear, including light scattered marks along the barrel Receiver: Beautifully factory scroll-engraved steel frame featuring a pair of flushing game birds (grouse/pheasant) on the upper tang and a stunning oval vignette of flying waterfowl (ducks in flight over marsh grass) on the frame side, surrounded by flowing scroll and shell motifs — high-condition engraving detail still crisp and legible Stock & Forend: Checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and slide handle/forend, deep chocolate-brown patina with expected surface handling marks, scratches, and finish loss consistent with a gun that saw genuine field use over a century ago; hard rubber checkered buttplate with center "S" plate present Overall Condition: An honest, un-messed-with antique showing gray/plum patina to the metal, thinning original blue, and a well-worn but solid stock. Why Collectors Will Want This Piece Marlin's early 1900s hammerless pump shotguns represent a transitional chapter in American firearms manufacturing — bridging Winchester's dominance in lever-actions with the coming era of slide-action scatterguns. The Model No. 19's factory scroll and game-bird engraving package was a step above the utilitarian norm of the day, and intact, legible engraving like the duck and pheasant motifs seen here is increasingly hard to find. This example, with its documented 1906–1907 manufacture date, clear serial number, and matching barrel/frame patina, would be a strong addition to any collection of antique American shotguns, Marlin firearms, or pre-WWI sporting arms.

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