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Field & Stream magazine has chosen the L.C. Smith 28 Gauge side by side as the Best of the Best for the 2007 Shotgun category.

Each year for the last ten years, Field & Stream extensively tests and evaluates hundreds of products in various categories and recommends the best in each to their readers. The testing is done by a team of more than 30 industry experts and editors from Field & Stream magazine. The shotgun panel this year was comprised of: Haley Dunn, a member of the U.S. women's skeet team. Dr. Bob Barry, a registered skeet shooter for 21 years. Field Editor Phil Boujaily from Field & Stream.

Best of the Best in the shotgun category was selected from a field of 14 guns. The shotguns were subjected to extensive evaluation and measurements, as well as being used in five-stand and sporting clays shooting. Marlin is delighted that the L.C. Smith 28 gauge side-by-side was selected as the overall winner, receiving the coveted award.

The L.C. Smith 28gauge side-by-side is well balanced gun with a single selective trigger, selective automatic ejectors, 26" barrels with chrome lined bores, solid ribs, a bead front sight and three choke tubes. The color case hardened receiver has gold game bird embellishments on the side plates and bottom of the receiver. The walnut stocks are checkered and have a fluted comb. Suggested retail price is $1421.00. The 28 gauge and the rest of the L.C. Smith line are available through gun dealers nationwide.

About Marlin Firearms:

Founded in 1870, Marlin Firearms is a family owned company, and one of the largest sporting firearms manufacturers in the world. Marlin is well known for lever action rifles, shotguns, and rimfire rifles. Located in North Haven, CT, Marlin employs over 300 people.

About H&amp;R 1871:<br />
In November of 2000, Marlin purchased the assets of H&amp;R 1871®, Inc., a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of shotguns and rifles. Founded in 1871, and now located in Gardner, Massachusetts, H&amp;R 1871 employs over 200 people. Marketing its products under the brand names of Harrington &amp; Richardson and New England Firearms, H&amp;R 1871 is the largest manufacturer of single shot shotguns and rifles in the world.

Media Contact:<br />
Matt Foster, Director of Marketing, or Lisa Baker, Advertising Manager, Marlin Firearms Co., (203) 239-5621.