Another was the history of marlin firearms, and the last were a set of two books on lc smith shotguns. 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. 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. Although the book was written in 1989, it is still authoritative for marlin firearms up to that date. The millions of marlins in america s gunracks are the greatest vote of. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The marlin collectors association marlin is also a valuable source of information. A history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. A history of the guns and the company that made them. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Great book on the history of the marlin firearm company and their rifles.
Marlin 39 mfg date marlin firearms collectors association. The earlier ones had a s prefix because they were found to have a weak bolt. A history of the guns and the company that made them usar, william s. 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. 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. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers based in madison, north carolina formerly based in north haven, connecticut. Brophy, well known in the firearms field for his unquestioned expertise and 5 classic books on guns, helped charter the marlin collectors association, and was editor of the marlin collector, and senior technical manager and historian of the marlin firearms company. One of these books was a collection of the engineering drawings for the lcs, some tooling drawings, etc. Brophy is one of the most comprehensive books about marlin and the firearms they manufactured. In the past, the company made shotguns, derringers and revolvers. Click download or read online button to get marlin firearms book now.
After they got that problem fixed they went to a sh prefix. A history of the guns and the company that made them ebook. Brophy states that there were just fewer than 6,000 marlin 322 s made, and only 354 marlin 422 s made. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful.
Covering the history and development of marlin from 1863 to the present. Sako l46 marlin 322 marlin 422 sako collectors club. 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. Marlin firearms history by william brophy abebooks. For 150 years, it s been your passion that s driven us to build the best lever action rifles we know how. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The best source of info on these rifles would be the book by william s. A history of the guns and the company that made them, written by william s. A history of the guns and the company that made them by lt.
From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who 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 kindle edition. For those that would like to learn more about marlin and its history, i recommend the book marlin firearms. In 2007, remington arms, part of the remington outdoor company, acquired marlin firearms. Bill brophy wrote several books on firearms one on the springfield 1903 and all the attachments, doodads etc that went on that rifle. Brophy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marlin firearms the history of marlin firearms is covered from 1863 to the present the company and the men who.
A history of the guns and the company that made them william s. A history of the guns and the company that made them by brophy, william s. A history of the guns and the company that made them hardcover may 1, 1989 by william s. Marlin firearms a history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. From 1863 to the presentthe company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the ma. Whether youre interested in the history or trying to figure out an approximate date of manufacture for a particular model, this book has it. Marlin wasnt very good with record keeping got a while. Brophy s book on marlin firearms theyd like to sell. Marlin currently owns the firearm manufacturer h r firearms, and is owned by remington arms, part of the freedom group. A history of the guns and the company that made them hardcover may 1 1989 by william s. Brophy free biblio data, cover, editions and search download links for e book.
Marlin firearms download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. William s brophy books list of books by william s brophy. Read marlin firearms a history of the guns and the company that made them by william s. 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. Find marlin firearms by brophy, william s at biblio. Brophy, marlin firearms, a history of the guns and the company that made them. Arsenal of freedom the springfield armory, 18901948. L c smith shotguns william brophy history hunter arms. John mahlon marlin may 6, 1836 july 1, 1901 was an american firearms manufacturer and. Discount prices on books by william s brophy, including titles like assessment in music education. A history of the guns and the company that made them by usar, william s.
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