Owner's Manual
L.C. Smith
Over/Under
Shotgun
IMPORTANT
This manual contains operating, care and maintenance instructions. To
assure safe operation, any user of this firearm must read this manual careful-
ly. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings in this manual can cause
accidents resulting in injury or death. This manual should always accompany
this firearm, and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
The warranty card attached to the cover must be filled out and mailed
within 10 days of purchase.
WARNING: KEEP THIS FIREARM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN,
UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHERS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE
SAFE HANDLING OF FIREARMS.
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ARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Marlin Firearms Company
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST
DEFECTS IN MATERIAL & WORKMANSHIP
This firearm warranty is good only to the ORIGINAL OWNER who has registered his own-
ership with The Marlin Firearms Company at 100 Kenna Drive, North Haven, Connecticut.
WARRANTY and CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP card must be completed and mailed
to The Marlin Firearms Company at the above address WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS of
purchase to insure the protection of the warranty. NOTICE of defect in materials
and/or workmanship must be received by the company WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS from
the date of purchase.
Normal wear, or damage resulting from neglect, abuse, alteration, or repairs not
made or authorized by The Marlin Firearms Company or use of non-Marlin parts are
not covered by the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
MARLIN'S PERFORMANCE UNDER
THE ABOVE WARRANTY
1. After notice of defect in material and/or workmanship is received by The Marlin Firearms Company, Marlin shall
send instructions for shipment of the firearm; and repairs will be made and the firearm returned within a
reasonable time after the firearm is received. Cost of shipping, insurance charges, etc. involved in returning the
firearm to the company shall be prepaid by the original owner.
2. Cost of parts and labor performed shall be provided without charge by The Marlin Firearms Company.
3. If The Marlin Firearms Company, after receipt of the firearm, determines that the defects in material and/or
workmanship were the result of abuse and/or neglect, or otherwise not covered by the warranty set forth
above, Marlin shall notify such owner to that effect and give an estimate for repair. In such cases, repair, return
shipping and insurance charges, etc. shall be paid by such owner.
4. In the event that The Marlin Firearms Company is unable to make warranty repairs to the firearm, it shall, within
a reasonable time after its receipt, notify the owner to that effect and give him the option either to receive a
replacement of the same model, if then available in its inventory, or to receive a refund, either of which,
if feasible, will be made through the store of purchase.
The Marlin Firearms Company
100 Kenna Drive, North Haven, CT 06473-0905
www.marlinfirearms.com
North Haven, CT 06473-0903
P.O. Box 248
MFC
STAMP
PLACE
HERE
3. Firearms may be severely damaged lodged part way down the barrel. Firing
Ammunition
and serious injury to the shooter or to oth- a subsequent shot charge into the
1. Use only high quality, original, factory- ers may result from any condition causing obstructed barrel can damage the
manufactured shotgun shells. Do not use excessive pressure inside the chamber or firearm and cause serious injury to the
cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, barrel during firing. Excessive pressure shooter or to bystanders.
malformed or damaged. Do not oil car- can be caused by obstructions in the bar-
5. If there is any reason to suspect that
tridges or spray aerosol type lubricants, rel, propellant powder overloads, or by the
something is obstructing the barrel (this
preservatives or cleaners directly onto use of the incorrect cartridges or defec-
can be anything  dirt, mud, snow, sand,
cartridges or where excess spray may tively assembled cartridges. In addition,
water, a wad, etc.), immediately unload
flow into contact with cartridges. Lubricant the use of a dirty, corroded, or damaged
the firearm and look through both bores. It
or other foreign matter on cartridges can cartridge can lead to a burst cartridge
is not sufficient to merely look in the
cause potentially dangerous ammunition case and consequent damage to the
chambers. An obstruction may be lodged
malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the firearm and personal injury from the sud-
some distance down the barrel, where it
gauge or caliber for which your firearm is den escape of high-pressure propellant
can not easily be seen.
chambered. gas from the firearm s mechanism.
IF SOMETHING IS IN THE BORE, DO
2. The use of reloaded,  remanufactured, 4. Immediately stop shooting and check
NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY
handloaded, or other non-standard the barrel for a possible obstruction when-
USING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BY
ammunition voids all warranties. ever:
BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR A
Improperly loaded ammunition voids all
" You have difficulty in, or feel unusual
SHELL FROM WHICH THE SHOT HAS
warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition
resistance in, chambering a cartridge, or
BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES
can be extremely dangerous. Severe
CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRES-
" A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or
damage to the firearm and serious injury
SURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND
to the shooter or to others may result.
" The mechanism fails to extract a fired
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Always use ammunition that complies
cartridge case, or
with the industry performance standards
6. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter
" Unburned grains of propellant powder
established by the Sporting Arms and
on a cartridge can impede complete
are discovered spilled in the mecha-
Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
chambering and may cause the cartridge
nism, or
of the United States (SAAMI), or the
case to burst upon firing. The same is true
" A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In
equivalent from other countries.
of cartridges which are damaged or
such cases, it is possible that a wad is
deformed.
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7. Do not oil cartridges and be sure to " WARNING: The safety switch is not
How to Operate the Safety
wipe the chamber clean of any oil or automatic. In other words, it does not
preservative before commencing to shoot. Prior to firing, know and understand the automatically go to the SAFE position
Oil interferes with the friction between car- operation of the safety by practicing with when the shotgun breech is opened and
tridge case and chamber wall that is nec- the shotgun unloaded. closed. It must be manually moved to
essary for safe functioning, and subjects the SAFE position.
The safety is a rectangular switch located
the firearm to stress similar to that
Never try to put the safety switch between
on the tang of the action, directly behind
imposed by excessive pressure.
the SAFE and FIRE positions. Unless the
the top lever of the shotgun, which slides
safety is positioned all the way forward or
8. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving forward and backward. When the switch
all the way to the rear, you cannot be cer-
parts of your firearm. Avoid excessive is at the rear end of its travel, the letter
tain whether it is on SAFE or FIRE.
spraying of any aerosol gun care product,  S appears immediately in front of the
especially where it may get on ammuni- switch (see A). This means the shotgun
The safest way to carry this shotgun is
tion. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubri- will not fire when the trigger is pulled.
with NO shells in the chambers. If you feel
cants in particular, can penetrate cartridge When the switch is in its forward-most
that you must carry the shotgun with
primers and cause misfires. Some highly position, the  S is covered. This means
shells in the chambers, then the safety
penetrative lubricants can also migrate the shotgun is NOT ON SAFE and will fire
must be on SAFE. When you are ready to
inside shell cases and cause deterioration when the trigger is pulled (see B).
fire, the safety can quickly be moved to
of the propellant powder; on firing, the
powder may not ignite. If only the primer
ignites, there is danger that the wad may A B
become lodged in the barrel.
" WARNING: Discharging firearms in
poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead and other sub-
stances known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventila-
tion at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.
Safety ON Safety OFF
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the FIRE position. The only time the safe- & D). Insert one or two shells of the prop- ing the action  it should close easily and
ty should be placed in the FIRE position is er gauge into the chambers. you should hear an audible  click as the
when you intend to shoot. action locks. When the action is closed
Keeping you fingers away from the trigger
and locked, the top lever will return to its
" WARNING: Never disassemble the
and out of the action, close the action by
former position, pointing straight to the
safety mechanism. It has been correctly
pulling up on the barrels until it snaps
rear (see E). If it does not do so, do not
designed, fitted and tested. Any
shut. Do not use excessive force in clos-
attempt to fire the gun as the action is not
mechanical device can fail, however, so
fully locked. Damage to the gun and seri-
never rely on the safety to justify care-
ous injury to you or others may result.
less handling. Never use a firearm with
C
a safety that does not function properly.
Closing the action automatically cocks the
firing pins on both barrels. As soon as the
How to Load
action is loaded and fully closed, the gun
is cocked and ready to fire. Unless you
" WARNING: Never attempt to load your
intend to fire the gun as soon as it is
shotgun with ammunition that does not
loaded, the safety switch should be kept
meet the cartridge designation stamped
in the SAFE position.
on the inside of the action. This designa-
tion is only visible when the shotgun s
action is open.
Action fully open
" WARNING: Before loading this firearm,
always check the bores to be sure they
D E
are free of grease, oil or any other
obstruction. Be sure the chambers are
empty and the safety is on SAFE.
To open the action of the shotgun, first
make sure the gun is pointed in a safe
direction. With one hand, move the top
lever to the right as far as it will go (don t
use excessive force  it should move eas-
ily). With the other hand, pull down on the
barrels until the action is fully open (see C
Top lever in action-open position. Top lever in action-closed position.
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How to Fire
F G
With the gun pointed at the target, move
the safety to the FIRE position (all the
way forward), aim, and pull the trigger.
The selected barrel will fire. To fire the
second barrel, pull the trigger again. If
you don t fire both shells, be sure to put
the safety on SAFE until you are ready to
shoot again.
Firing Sequence Selection
Single dot bottom barrel fires first. Two dots top barrel fires first.
The safety switch on the tang of your
shotgun has a dual function. In the center
of the switch is a button that can be
Selective Ejectors
moved to the left or right. The position of
this button determines which barrel will Your shotgun is fitted with automatic ejec-
fire first when the trigger is pulled. When tors that eject fired shells when the action
the button is moved to the right, a single is opened. The ejectors will not eject
red dot is revealed (see F). The single dot unfired shells. If two shells are loaded, but
means the bottom barrel has been select- only one has been fired, only the fired
ed to fire first. If the trigger is pulled again, shell will be ejected (see H).
the top barrel will then fire. If the shooter
" WARNING: Take care not to point the
wishes the top barrel to fire first, the but-
rear of the action toward yourself or
ton should be moved to the left, revealing
another person when opening the action.
two red dots (see G).
The fired shells are ejected with enough
force to cause possible eye injury.
H
Selective ejectors
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the barrel, you must unload the gun com- that also removes the traces of plastic that
How to Unload
pletely and then look through both barrels are sometimes left in the bores during the
With the safety on SAFE, and the shotgun from the action end (not the muzzle) to passage of the wads.
pointed in a safe direction, open the see if there is any obstruction. A wad can
First, run a patch saturated with solvent
action and manually remove the unfired usually be successfully removed with a
through the bores and let it stand for a few
shells from the chambers. The ejectors cleaning rod. If not, it, or any other stub-
minutes. Then run the bronze brush
will pull the shells from the chambers far born obstruction, should be removed by
through the bores, followed by clean, dry
enough that you can reach them. an authorized gunsmith.
patches. Use additional dry patches until
" WARNING: Before placing the gun in a
they come out clean. If necessary, repeat
How to Clean Your Shotgun
vehicle or returning it to storage, always
the entire procedure. Finally, run a patch
unload it and visually inspect the interior
" WARNING: Before cleaning your shot- through the bores that has been saturated
of the chambers to make sure that they
with light gun oil to protect them from rust.
gun, be certain it is completely unloaded
are empty.
and the action is open.
Dry and clean the outer surfaces of the
Never attempt to wipe down or clean a gun with a soft cloth, removing all mois-
What to do if
loaded firearm. Follow instructions under ture and fingerprints. You may find an old
Your Shotgun Fails to Fire
 How to Unload before cleaning. toothbrush useful for cleaning hard-to-
reach crevices. Finally, apply a light coat
1. Misfires: If you squeeze the trigger and
Regular, proper cleaning of your shotgun
of gun oil to the action and all external
the cartridge does not fire, remain in the
will help to extend its useful life and
metal surfaces. Do not over-oil. Applying
shooting position and count to 30. Then
assure proper functioning. Cleaning is
a small amount of light gun grease to the
move the safety switch to SAFE and open
especially important if the gun gets wet or
action hinges and to the surfaces where
the action to remove the misfired cartridge
if foreign material gets into the action or
the metal of the forearm and the action
from the gun.
barrels.
meet once or twice a year (more often if
2. Underpowered Shot: An underpow-
the gun is heavily used) will help to make
To clean the chambers and bores, you
ered cartridge is unusual if the ammuni-
the gun open and close smoothly.
will need a standard commercial shotgun
tion is fresh, clean, and factory loaded.
cleaning rod, a bronze bore brush of the
It will help to keep the wood of the stock in
However, if you hear an unusual sound or
proper diameter, a commercial powder
good condition and preserve its beauty by
low report, you should stop immediately
solvent, and cleaning patches. Never use
occasionally rubbing in a light coat of lin-
and proceed as follows: Because the wad
a steel bore brush as it may damage the
seed oil.
and powder from the shell may still be in
bore. It is usually wise to use a solvent
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cases, all moisture should be removed
Take-Down Instructions
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immediately to avoid the formation of rust.
If you wish to take-down your shotgun for Exterior metal finish may be wiped down
transport or storage, proceed as follows: with a lightly oiled cloth.
1. Place the safety switch on SAFE. For long term storage, lightly oil the bore,
barrel and action with gun oil. Your
2. Make sure the shotgun is unloaded.
firearm should be completely unloaded
and stored in a dry area. Never store your
3. In the center of the underside of the
firearm in a carrying case.
forearm stock, there is a release lever
located in an oval depression in the wood
(see I). To remove the forearm, pull the Use of Steel Shot
Forearm release lever on underside of stock
release lever toward the rear of the gun
" WARNING: Steel shot is substantially
while pulling the front end of the forearm
harder than lead shot. It is enclosed in a
NOTE: Further disassembly of your shot-
away from the barrels. With the forearm
plastic wad in most reputable shotshells
gun is not recommended, and should be
removed, move the top lever to the right
to help protect the barrel from scoring by
done by an authorized gunsmith.
and open the action. The barrels may
the hard steel shot. However, when the
then be lifted away from the action.
During freezing conditions, oil may con-
steel shot charge passes through the
geal and cause sluggish operation of
4. Reassemble in reverse order. It is not choke constriction in the barrel, the bar-
your gun. It is recommended that only a
necessary to pull the release lever when rel or screw-in choke may be damaged if
very thin coat of light oil be used in these
re-installing the forearm. Place the rear a tightly-constricted choke is in place.
conditions.
end of the forearm in position, then push For that reason, we strongly recommend
the forearm toward the barrels. It should that a choke of no greater constriction
Condensation droplets of water will form
snap easily into place. Do not use exces- than Modified be used when firing steel
soon after a cold firearm is brought into a
sive force. shot in your shotgun. Use of an
warm room. The gun may also become
Improved Modified or Full choke when
wet during inclement weather. In these
firing steel shot will void your warranty.
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" WARNING: Always open the action and
Choke Tube System
unload your shotgun before changing
Your shotgun was provided with three chokes. NEVER fire your shotgun with-
choke tubes (IC, M, F) to meet varying out choke tubes installed. Doing so may
shooting and hunting situations. damage the threads and/or barrels.
Always make sure the choke tubes are
A unique notching system allows choke
firmly screwed into the barrels, but do
tubes to be easily identified in minimal
not over-tighten. Never use a choke that
light conditions, as shown in the following
is bent or out-of-round.
chart.
NO. OF SLOTS CHOKE
ON CHOKE TUBE DESIGNATION
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full
II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Improved Modified
III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Modified
IIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Improved Cylinder
IIIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cylinder
Your shotgun barrels are threaded to
accept any chokes with American stan-
dard 32 threads-per-inch threading.
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4. Inside the box, include the following
Repair Instructions Non-Warranty Repairs
information: model number, serial
Your firearm has been designed, engi- Your local gunsmith may be able to
number, description of damage or
neered and manufactured in accordance repair your gun. If not, ship it to the facto-
problem, and under what conditions
with Marlin's rigid quality control standards. ry, following the  Shipping and Handling
problem occurs.
However, any mechanical device may instructions in this manual.
occasionally require adjustment or repair. 5. Keep a record of your serial num-
After receiving your firearm, we will send
ber when returning a firearm.
Questions regarding the performance you an estimate of the repair cost.
and serviceability of your firearm should Repairs will begin upon receipt of your
6. Clearly mark your return address on
be addressed to our Service Department. check or money order. If repairs are not
the outside of the box and on your
You should include the Serial Number, possible, your firearm will be returned.
instruction sheet.
Model Number and a full description of
7. Do not ship live ammunition under any
the conditions and problems involved.
Shipping and Handling
circumstances.
When sending your firearm to the facto-
Warranty Repairs
8. Ship your firearm via insured Parcel
ry, please follow these instructions:
Our Warranty policy covers all our Post or U.P.S. Shipment must be pre-
1. Prior to shipping, be absolutely certain
firearms against defects in workmanship paid and addressed to:
that the firearm is completely
or material for a period of five years from
unloaded (See  How to Unload ). MFC INC.
the date of purchase to the original
ATTN: SERVICE DEPT.
owner. See the inside front cover of this
2. Pack your firearm carefully. Use
100 KENNA DRIVE
manual for warranty details.
ample cushioning material and a stur-
NORTH HAVEN, CONN. 06473
dy outer cardboard box. Do not ship in
Guns requiring warranty repairs should
be returned to the factory. Be sure to fol- a special container which you want
low the  Shipping and Handling instruc- returned.
tions in this manual.
3. Accessories such as scopes, scope
mounts, gun case, quick-detach type
swivels, slings, etc. should be
removed prior to returning the firearm.
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The Fascinating History of Marlin
IMPORTANT
If you have any questions or problems
ritten by the late William S. Brophy, Marlin s Senior Technical
relating to your new Marlin, would like
WManager and Official Company Historian for many years, this
additional information on safe operation,
or wish to order parts or accessories, just
prodigious book details the history of the Marlin
call our Customer Service Center. A
Firearms Co. and its products. The hardbound
Service Representative can be reached at
volume contains more than 600 pages and
the number listed below, between 8 A.M.
and 4:30 P.M. (Eastern Time), Monday
over 1000 illustrations. Must reading for any-
through Friday.
one interested in all the models  pistols,
rifles and shotguns  made by Marlin, and
1-800-544-8892
in the story of more than a century of
firearms production in America.
(Toll Free)
Please record the firearm serial number, date
of purchase and where purchased below.
For more information, write:
Serial #: _____________________________________
Marlin Firearms Co.
Date of Purchase: __________________________
Department OM
100 Kenna Drive
Purchased From: _____________________
North Haven, CT 06473
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In case of loss or theft, supply this
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Marlin's Guide to Gun Safety
WARNING
1. Read and understand the owner s manual before using a firearm.
Children are attracted to and can operate firearms
2. If you are unfamiliar with firearms, attend a firearms safety class taught by a
certified instructor.
that can cause severe injuries or death.
3. Handle every firearm as if it were loaded and ready to fire.
Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked
4. Control the muzzle, and never point a firearm at anything you don t want to shoot.
away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded
5. Keep the safety on SAFE until you are ready to shoot.
firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you
6. Unless you are hunting, carry your firearm empty, with the action open.
may be fined or sent to prison.
7. Before shooting, be sure you have an adequate backstop. All ammunition is
dangerous beyond your line of sight.
8. Avoid ricochets by never shooting at water or any hard, flat surface. ADVERTENCIA
9. Do not run, climb, or jump over an obstacle with a loaded firearm.
A los nińos los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden
10. Do not climb into or out of a tree or tree stand with a loaded firearm.
hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses lesiones graves
Do not allow others to pass loaded firearms to you while in a tree stand.
y la muerte.
11. Do not enter or ride in a motor vehicle with loaded firearms.
12. Do not lean a loaded firearm against anything.
Evite que los nińos tengan acceso a las armas de fuego
13. Do not bump, drop or jar a loaded firearm.
guardándolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando no
14. Do not pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle.
las esté utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma de fuego cargada
15. Wear hearing protectors when shooting.
en un lugar en que un nińo tiene acceso a ella y la usa inde-
16. Wear impact-protective glasses when shooting, disassembling or cleaning firearms.
bidamente, le pueden dar una multa o enviarlo a la carcel.
17. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during shooting.
Health Warning: Discharging of firearms in poorly ventilated areas
18. Use only ammunition of the correct gauge, caliber, size and bullet shape
and handling ammunition may cause exposure to lead and/or lead
for your firearm.
compounds. Exposure may cause cancer, birth defects or damage
19. Do not use damaged, dirty, modified, or improperly handloaded ammunition.
to the kidney, nervous, blood forming and reproductive systems.
20. Keep the barrel and mechanism of the firearm free of obstructions.
Have adequate ventilation at all times, especially in confined areas.
21. Do not use a firearm that fails to function properly. Do not try to force a jammed action.
Wash hands thoroughly after shooting, handling ammunition, or
22. Be sure no one is in the path of ejecting shells or cartridges.
23. Do not interchange parts between firearms, and be sure disassembly and reassem- cleaning a firearm. Do not eat or smoke during these activities.
bly are correct and complete.
Safety Warning: Marlin strongly recommends that you take a hunter
24. Before cleaning, be sure the chamber, action and magazine are completely
safety course, taught by a certified instructor, before you use this
unloaded.
firearm. Your State Fish & Game Dept. or a local gun shop can sug-
25. Unload firearms before storing, transporting, or leaving unattended.
gest courses in your area.
26. Store firearms and ammunition separately, locked and out of the reach of children.
Safety Warning: Keep this firearm out of the reach of children,
Failure to follow these rules, or other instructions in this manual,
unauthorized individuals, and others unfamiliar with the safe han-
can result in personal injury.
dling of firearms.
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