Marlin Model 55

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. It features a full-choke and a thumb safety. The shotgun shells are fed via a two-round, detachable, box magazine.

Variants

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).
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.
Model 55G (Glenfield): The Model 55G (Glenfield) was produced between 1961 and 1965 in 12, 16 and 20 gauges.
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.
Model 55 Slug Gun: The Model 55 Slug Gun was a 12 gauge produced from 1973 until 1979.
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.

References

1 2 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.
1 2 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.
1 2 3 4 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

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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[Wood-1] 1 2 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.

[Warner-2] 1 2 Warner, Ken (1999). Gun Digest 2000. Krause Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-87341-752-6.

[3] Long, Duncan (2004). Streetsweepers: The Complete Book of Combat Shotguns. Paladin Press. pp. 63–64. ISBN 1-58160-436-X.

[Brophy-4] 1 2 3 4 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.

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