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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model 1894 is a lever-action repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. At its introduction, the rifle came with a 24-inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of rounds such as .25-20 Winchester, .32-20 Winchester, .38-40, and .44-40. Variants in other chamberings remain in production today. The Marlin 1894 was originally patented on August 1, 189 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model 39 is considered one of the oldest continuously produced rifles in the world, with its roots tracing back to John Marlin's Model 1891. This rifle gained fame after being used by renowned sharpshooters like Annie Oakley. It was later redesigned into the Model 1897, eventually becoming the Model 39 in 1922. In 1939, the "39-A" model designation was introduced. The "third series" of the Model 39 debuted in 1946, followed by changes such as the addition of a …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Camp Carbine, a self-loading carbine, was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. It was chambered for either 9mm or .45 ACP and was designed as a utility firearm to be used for foraging or defense around hunting camps. However, the carbine has been discontinued since 1999. The carbine operates by direct blowback and usually comes with a receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The stock is made of walnut-finished Maine birch …