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LOT 1060
Documented Antique Marlin Deluxe Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .38-55 WCF with Factory Letter - Serial no. 158235, 38-55 WCF cal., 28
inch half octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This highly attractive deluxe variation of Marlin’s famed Model 1893 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1897. Model 1893s were a
“working gun” and few customers were willing to pay extra for deluxe features. These deluxe models are becoming difficult to find, especially those in high condition like this example. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was shipped on November 30, 1897 with a 28 inch half octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber, half magazine, and pistol grip stock. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a folding two leaf rear sight, and a tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation “38-55” at the breech. The top
of the receiver is stamped “MARLIN SAFETY,” and the underside of the receiver has the serial number. The rifle is mounted with nicely figured factory checkered
forearm and pistol grip stock. The buttock is fitted with a hard rubber Marlin buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the
balance. The hammer and lever retain 80% original case colors. 60% original nitre blue remains on
the loading gate. The wood is very fine with minor handling marks, softened forearm checkering, and overall crisp pistol grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 1061
Marlin Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 239720, 22 RF cal., 24 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Marlin Deluxe Model 1897
rifle was manufactured in 1902. The Model 1897 was a “working gun” and customers were
not inclined to spend more for deluxe features. These deluxe models, especially those in high condition, are becoming difficult to find. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the standard two-line address/patent
dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang is marked “MODEL/1897,” and the underside of the casehardened frame has the serial number. The forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut and feature
multi-point factory checkering. The stock is fitted with a Marlin hard rubber shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 70% faded original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The receiver retains 80% original case colors. The hammer and lever retain 30% original case colors. The wood is
excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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