Marlin Model 55
| Marlin Model 55 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Marlin Firearms Company |
| Produced | 1954–1996 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8 pounds |
| Length | 56¾" |
| Barrel length | 36" |
| Cartridge | 20, 16, 12 and 10 Gauge |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | Detachable 2-round box magazine |
| Sights | Brass bead front, rear U-grove notch |
The Marlin Model 55 is a large, bolt-action, series of shotguns. It was produced in 20, 16, 12 and 10 gauge at various times in its production history.[1] It features a full-choke and a thumb safety. The shotgun shells are fed via a two-round, detachable, box magazine.[2][3]
Variants
[edit]- Model 55 Hunter: The original model, the Model 55 Hunter, was produced from 1954 until 1964 in 12 gauge (1956-1964 in 20 gauge and 1961–1966 in 16 gauge).[4]
- Model 55 Goose Gun: The Goose Gun was a 12 gauge that was produced from 1962 until 1988 and it featured a 36" barrel with an overall length of 56¾" and weighed 8 lbs.
- Model 55 Swamp Gun: The Swamp Gun was a 12 gauge that was only produced from 1963 to 1965.[4]
- Model 55G (Glenfield): The Model 55G (Glenfield) was produced between 1961 and 1965 in 12, 16 and 20 gauges.[4]
- Glenfield Model 50: From 1966 until 1973, a slightly shorter variant called the Model 50 was produced. It differs in that it features a modified-choke, a 28 inch barrel (48¾" overall), and weighs 7½ pounds.[2]
- Model 55 Slug Gun: The Model 55 Slug Gun was a 12 gauge produced from 1973 until 1979.[4]
- Model 5510 SuperGoose: Another variant called the Model 5510 SuperGoose was produced and chambered for the 10-gauge (3½") cartridge. The SuperGoose was produced from 1976 to 1985.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wood, JB (2002). The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly, Pt. V: Shotguns (2nd ed.). Krause Publications. p. 207. ISBN 0-87349-400-8.
- ^ a b Warner, Ken (1999). Gun Digest 2000. Krause Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-87341-752-6.
- ^ Long, Duncan (2004). Streetsweepers: The Complete Book of Combat Shotguns. Paladin Press. pp. 63–64. ISBN 1-58160-436-X.
- ^ a b c d Brophy, William S. (1989). Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them. Stackpole Books. p. 427. ISBN 978-0-8117-0877-7.
External links
[edit]- Exploded drawing of Model 5510 Supergoose from:
- Murtz, Harold A. The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings.[dead link] Gun Digest, 2005. ISBN 0-89689-141-0.
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