Any Idea on Value? Marlin Model 30

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Hey guys, so my dad has decided to thin his heard of guns and I am trying to help him find the value of the guns. Most of them I have been able to find similar ads and priced accordingly. The last gun I can't see to find any ads of is as follows

Marlin Model 30, exposed hammer pump shotgun chambered in 16 gauge. It is also a takedown version. Serial number puts it at 1915 ish production date. Finish is a nice patina with no rust. What do you guys think is a fair price???? will attach pictures below.

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SigWig said:
Hey, a quick google and a safety concern comes up on this gun. I'd look into it before firing and/or selling
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yeah I saw that, seems to be if parts are worn/broken/loose it can lead to the hammer following the bolt. They just recommend having it looked over by a gunsmith and using low pressure shells. Figured anyone looking for a old model 16 or 30 would research or know this. Sorta along the same lines as anyone looking to buy a trap door Springfield would come to realize not to shoot modern ammo in it. Still looking to get a rough idea of its value though
 
I don't know all the various details of the safety factors but it doesn't seem to stop people from buying them
I sold a 12ga version for $250 plus shipping and it was in similar to worse condition.

A Winchester in similar condition would probably go in the neighborhood of $450-500 because of the non safety issue. Sad cause these old Marlins are cool old shotguns.
 
Some years ago, Marlin did issue an advisory not to shoot their hammer pump guns. This was because of safety related issues that developed in some guns.
If the gun is in good condition, and if its internal features are sound and as manufactured, then using the guns with appropriate ammunition could be OK. It would be up to the owner to make that determination, along with a gunsmith familiar with the guns.
 
Some years ago the SASS organization banned the use of Marlin hammered shotguns in any of their events even with light cowboy loads.
At one time there were lots of antidotal writings on their forum describing catastrophic events with them.
 
The chamber is most likely 2 9/16", and not 2 3/4" (from its age).

I'm guessing catastrophic failures might have resulted from folks trying hot, modern-sized cartridges in these guns. As Tiriaq says, appropriate ammunition is required, which in this case might be 2 1/2" black powder.
 
Even 2 1/2 smokeless Gamebore or RST IF you can find them in stock. Its not easy I have a short chamber 16 gauge. If it were me I'd pass and look for a Remington 31, Winchester model 12, Ithaca 37 etc. Any Winchester 16 gauge built after 1926 will be 2 3/4 and so marked.
 
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