Marlin Model 55
| Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin |  USA |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Marlin Firearms Company |
| Produced | 1962—1996 |
| Variants | Model 50 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8 pounds |
| Length | 56¾" |
| Barrel length | 36" |
| Cartridge | 12 Gauge (3") |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Feed system | Detachable 2-round box magazine |
| Sights | Brass bead front, rear U-grove notch |
The Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun is a large, bolt-action, 12-gauge shotgun. It features a full-choke and a thumb safety. As the name implies, it was designed for the hunting of geese and other game birds.
A slightly shorter variant called the Model 50 was produced. It different in that it featured a modified-choke, a 28 inch barrel (48¾" overall) and weighs 7½ pounds.
References
- Warner, Ken (1999). Gun Digest 2000. Krause Pubns Inc. ISBN 0873417526.
- Long, Duncan (2004). Streetsweepers: The Complete Book of Combat Shotguns. Paladin Press. pp. 63–64. ISBN 158160436X.