Manufactured circa 1908-1917. This is an example of a factory engraved Marlin Model 24 shotgun. This shotgun features four ducks taking flight from a marsh inside an oval with floral scroll flourishes around the outside edge on the left side of the receiver, two pigeons in flight on the bolt and a scroll design on the right side of the frame with a scallop border. There is a floral design engraved around the serial number on the underside of the receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates and "12GA." at the breech. The underside of the barrel is marked "76316F". The upper tang is marked "Marlin MODEL No 24." Blue finish and mounted with a serrated walnut forearm and nicely figured pistol grip stock. It is known that Alden George Ulrich apprenticed under his dad Conrad at age 17 and engraved for Marlin from 1905 to 1919. Choked improved cylinder and 13 1/2 inch length of pull.

Very good. The shotgun retains 30% original blue finish, mainly on the receiver and in protected areas with a brown patina on the balance. There is a small amount of spotting on the barrel, and a few light scratches and scuffs on the receiver. The wood is good with a piece absent on the left rear of the forearm where the slide arm attaches and the buttplate has been removed and the screw holes and tang cut out crudely filled. The stock is a bit ill-fitting at the wrist. There are a couple of minor cracks on the forearm, and overall the wood shows some minor dings, dents and scratches. The engraving and markings are clear. The action is a little stiff and functions well.