Well The 1898 Marlin is doing just fine. I have found out that it will feed and fire the Aguila Mini shells.
This does my heart good since I just dont have a very high comfort level with that old gun
I have shot 2 3/4" softball target loads through it with out problems.
Now that I understand how the action works, I know that it is working Properly. I just dont completly trust the Strength of the steel.
Maybe I am just being paronoid
It is still A way cool shotgun.