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LOT 52 Desirable Antique Marlin Model 1889 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 53699, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1891, the included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment on 12 August 1891. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The top of the receiver has the Marlin safety marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable notch rear sight, and a Marble’s peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish and faint traces of the original case colors on the lever and hammer with the balance having thinned to either a plum- brown or grey patina. The wood is fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 53 Desirable Antique Marlin Model 1889 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 99827, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1894. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The top of the receiver has the Marlin safety marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a block blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a grey or plum-brown patina and a few patches of scattered light surface spotting. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 54 Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 250210, 25-20 M cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1902 per William Brophy’s serial number range. German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel stamped with the early style legend ending with the 1899 patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and “25-20 M” at the breech. “MARLIN SAFETY” is stamped on top of the receiver. The upper tang is stamped “MODEL/1894.” Aftermarket sling swivels have been non-factory installed on the underside of the forend cap and stock. Fitted with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 60% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. Patterns of faded original case colors remain on the buttplate. The remaining surfaces retain 60% original case colors. The wood is also fine with a number of minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 3,750
LOT 55
Very Fine Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. S16109, 22 S L LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1958-1959, the top flat of the barrel is marked with the two-line Marlin address and patent and the caliber marking is on the upper left at the breech. The upper tang is marked “Marlin/MOD. 39” along with a star, and the serial number is on the lower tang. The top of the receiver and upper tang are factory drilled and tapped with filler screws in place. It is fitted with a Marble 31W beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight as well as the desirable casehardened takedown receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish and 80% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and
some scattered very light surface spotting. The refinished wood is also very fine with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 56
Very Fine Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Carbine - Serial no. C3978, 30-30 cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1893 to 1936. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent information, caliber at the breech, and smokeless steel marking offset on the left. The top of the receiver has the “Marlin Safety” marking, trademark and model on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a King beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable
notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine type buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the original blue finish and 60% of the slightly muted original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina. The wood is
fine with some scattered light handling marks and a minor chip absent at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 57 Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 263389, 33 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, highly figured walnut stock. Manufactured in 1903 per William Brophy’s serial number range. Beaded blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel with standard markings. “MARLIN SAFETY” stamped on top of receiver, and “MODEL/1895” stamped on upper tang. The pistol grip stock is fitted with a blued crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. 60% original case colors remain. There is light abrasive marks and some minor pitting visible on the receiver. 70% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is very good with a refinished buttstock, chipping at the toe and minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750