
The Marlin Model 16 was a specialized 16 gauge lever-action shotgun built on a scaled down version of the Marlin 1888 action. It was designed to offer a lighter, faster handling alternative to the standard 12 gauge guns of the era. The Model 16 represented Marlin's effort to capture the growing 16 gauge market segment.
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