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of alternating platinum and gold, inlaid gold line border around the “45-90” caliber marking, and sprays of engraved light scrollwork. The upper left barrel
flat is script engraved “Special Steel” under the rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin address/patent dates marking. The barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY.” The upper tang is marked “MODEL/1895” and is factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting. The rifle is fitted with a special order half magazine. The barrel and magazine tube are blued,
The buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 85% plus original blue finish thinning to brown on the balance. The remaining surfaces retain 60% original case colors with the most vivid colors in the sheltered areas. The engraving is crisp. The wood
is very fine with dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A true masterpiece of Marlin high art that will make a grand statement to any lever action or firearms art collection.
Estimate: 60,000 - 90,000
Flourishes of the grape leaf pattern extend to the forend cap, takedown collar, hammer, lever, and upper tang. The breech of the barrel has three inlaid bands
and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. The highly figured deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature factory “B” pattern multi-point checkering.
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