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LOT 3118
Desirable Factory Dog Panel Scene Engraved Marlin Deluxe
Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 288884, 22 LR cal.,
24 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1904 and
featuring a seldom encountered
factory engraving. The receiver
is decorated with a Marlin No.
1 engraving pattern consisting
of scrollwork, zig-zag line borders, and a circular vignette on the left side. The vignette depicts a setter in an open field scene. Dog engravings on
Marlin rifles are very rare, and knowledgeable collectors estimate only 22 rifles feature this type of dog engraving. Dog engravings were generally reserved for shotguns. Marlin’s engraving patterns were created by renowned master
engraver Conrad Ulrich, and in 1897 the No. 1 pattern cost an additional $5.00. The half octagon barrel is fitted with a
German silver blade front sight and Lyman folding two leaf rear sight and is marked with the two-line legend on the top flat ahead
of the rear sight. The barrel and receiver are British proofed. The rifle has a Marble folding tang peep sight and a 2/3 magazine tube. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting. The underside of the receiver has the serial number above scrollwork. The nicely figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature factory No. A checkering. The pistol grip cap and shotgun type buttplate are hard rubber.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 65% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and a small patch of pitting on the barrel. The receiver retains 70% vivid refinished case colors and a crisp engraving. The refinished wood is fine with a slight chip at the upper tang, few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000
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elevation adjustable rear sight. The half octagon barrel is stamped with the two-line Marlin legend ending with the 1892 patent date ahead of the rear sight. The top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN
SAFETY” with a drilled and tapped hole through the first “A”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL/1897.” The nicely figured forearm and pistol grip stock feature checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber factory buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% period refinished blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces retain 95% original nickel finish. The engraving is crisp. The buttplate toe has been repaired. The lightly sanded and
reoiled wood is very fine with minimal handling marks and crisp re-cut checkering. Mechanically excellent. A seldom encountered factory engraved Marlin deluxe Model 1897 rifle in high condition that will make a perfect addition to a Marlin or decorative arms collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 3119
Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle - Serial
no. 235241, 22 RF cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut stock.
This is an example of a seldom found factory engraved Marlin Model that was manufactured in 1902. The nickel plated receiver is decorated with Marlin’s No. 1 style of engraving consisting of scroll and border patterns with a game
scene on the left side. The vignette depicts a buck in a forest
scene. In addition to the receiver, the hammer, lever, and forend
cap are plated in nickel. The barrel and magazine tube are blued.
The rifle is fitted with a Stewart beaded blade front sight and an