Marlin Model 42

[Desert Dog]

Anyone ever seen or had any experiences with this old warhorse?

[banjobart]

See a past thread in Cowboy Shooting and Blackpowder. Also visit http://www.sassnet.com for several threads on the Marlins.

Be careful and only shoot target loads in the Marlin hammered pumps. The gun must be clean and be without wear in the internal parts.

Some people call these shotguns "Widowmakers" because the bolt can leave the receiver and lodge itself in your right eye while shooting.

Needless to say, I shoot mine with confidence. It's an alternate choice to the Winchester 97 pump for CAS.