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LOT 1049
Documented Special Order Factory Panel Scene Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1893 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter -
Serial no. 185039, 30-30 Win cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1899, this is a fine
example of a factory panel scene engraved Marlin deluxe Model
1893 takedown rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .30
caliber with a 26 inch octagon barrel, pistol grip stock, and in takedown configuration when shipped
on 12 May 1899. The receiver shows the standard Grade No. 1 engraving, a design which was created and almost certainly executed by Conrad F. Ulrich. Ulrich is noted by William Brophy on p. 533 of “Marlin Firearms” as having executed almost all of the
engraving on Marlin firearms during the period of 1881 to 1910. Brophy also notes on p. 530-532 that “...the few remaining factory records
do not, with any regularity, indicate if the gun was factory engraved or not.” Having said that, given the fairly standardized patterns of Marlin engraving, it is fairly
straight forward to determine that this rifle was indeed factory engraved and that the engraving was likely executed by Conrad Ulrich. The Grade No. 1 engraving seen on this piece features decorative borders, flourishes of floral scroll, and a buck standing in a forested scene on the left. The top of the barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and patent date, caliber marking at the breech, and the special smokeless steel marking on the upper left. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver and the left side of the upper tang. “37161” is marked inside the stock inlet, and “83297” is marked inside the buttplate. Due to the fit and similar aging of all the parts, the writer believes these parts were all together when the rifle left the factory. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a finely figured No. B checkered forearm and incredibly figured, pistol grip buttstock with matching checkering and fitted with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish and 50% of the muted original case colors in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive, factory engraved, deluxe, Marling Model 1893 that would be a welcome addition to your collection. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
and patent
dates, as well as the “38-55” caliber marking at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. “A.P.WILSON” is stamped in the bottom
of the buttstock just behind the lower tang as well as on each side near the buttplate. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, which shows period modification, and an elevation adjustable blade rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish and faint traces of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scratches and dents
on the side of the barrel and receiver showing a series of minor dings. The wood is fine with some scattered minor handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1050
Very Fine Antique Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .38-55 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 22001, 38-55 WCF cal., 28 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1889, this is a very fine example of a standard configuration Marlin Model 1881 rifle. The Model 1881 was just the beginning of a long line of successful lever action models for the Marlin Firearms Company, and they were one of the most legitimate competitors with Winchester for a share of the lever action market in the American West. The included copy of the factory letter lists
this rifle in .38-55 caliber with a 28 inch barrel when shipped on 2 July 1889. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the two-line address
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left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish and 85% plus of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina. There is one
extremely small spot of dark corrosion visible on the right side of the barrel ahead of the band. The wood is excellent with some scattered light handling marks and scuff in the varnish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1051 Attractive Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 2619, 30-30 Win cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1905-1935, this is an exceptionally attractive example of a late production Marlin Model 93 saddle ring carbine. The top of the barrel has the two-line address and patent mark, the caliber marking at the breech, and the
special smokeless steel marking on the upper left. The Marlin safety marking is on top of the receiver and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The upper tang has the two-line trademark and model marking. It is fitted with a pinned German silver blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the