Marlin Firearms Co. Model 410 24.5″ Lever Action Shotgun, MFD 1929-1932 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1775

LSB#: 211003BB62

Make: Marlin

Model: 410

Serial Number: U1733

Year of Manufacture: 1929-1932

Gauge: .410 Bore, 2? & 2 1/2? Shells

Action Type: Tube Magazine Fed Lever Action Shotgun

Markings: The top tang is marked “Marlin / 410” and on the left, under the wrist, with “1733”. The bottom tang is marked “U1733”. The top of the wrist, in the top tang inlay, is stamped “1733”.

Barrel Length: 24.5”, We suspect that the barrel is not original to the shotgun due to its length and lack of markings.

Choke: Cylinder, Fixed

Sights / Optics: There is a metal bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is finely serrated for glare reduction.

Weight: 6 lb., 0.8 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with finger-grooved semi-beavertail forend, straight comb, pistol grip with Marlin’s “S”-shape on the bottom, Marlin “bullseye” in the belly, and checkered black hard rubber Marlin buttplate. The stocks have handling wear with scattered light-moderate compressions, scuffs and scratches throughout. There are two small splits in the top of the wrist. There is a split in the bottom of the wrist on the left as well. There are no chips. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light wear around the edges and a chip on the left of the toe with well defined checkering and lettering. The stocks rate in about Good overall condition and would rate higher if not for the splits.

Type of Finish: Blued w/ Case Colored Lever

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There are a few small spots of minor erosion.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 88% of its current metal finish.There is light thinning at the leading edges. The case coloring on the lever has mostly gone mute. There is scattered light oxidation throughout the receiver. There are scattered light scratches on the barrel and magazine tube. There are also spots of finish loss on the bottom of the barrel. There are scratches and light oxidation on the forearm cap. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are legible but shallow with soft edges. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The magazine tube will hold up to 5 shells plus one in the chamber. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The concept of a lever-action shotgun is not particularly new, it was used on one of the first repeating shotguns, the John Browning designed Winchester 1887. Like many of Marlin’s lever guns, they allowed the design to mature a little before bringing out a gun that was arguably better than Winchester’s offerings. The Model 410 was introduced in 1929 using essentially the same design as their Model 93 rifle. This incorporated nice features such as a quite simple design, easy disassembly for maintenance, and side-ejection. The 410 was able to hold six shells while still sitting right at six pounds, making for a nice gun to carry around looking for small game. It would also turn a couple heads at the skeet range, if you really want to challenge yourself. Please see our photos and good luck!

Marlin Firearms Co. Model 410 24.5" Lever Action Shotgun, MFD 1929-1932 C&R
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 410 24.5″ Lever Action Shotgun, MFD 1929-1932 C&R