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LOT 3054
Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 1569, 32-40 cal.,
26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c.
1922 to 1924, this is an outstanding example of an inter-war period Marlin rifle that was
produced during the company’s short stint as the Marlin Firearms Corporation. The Model 1893, or Model
93 as Marlin began calling it around 1920, was part of a triple threat in their lineup, which featured three
virtually identical rifle models, one for mid sized rifle calibers, one for pistol calibers, and one for large rifle
calibers, these being the Model 1893, 1894, and 1895 respectively.
This example is marked with the two-line Marlin Firearms Corp. address and patent dates, as well as the
caliber marking at the breech. The upper left flat is marked with the special smokeless steel marking. The top
of the frame has the Marlin Safety marking, the model marking is on the upper tang, and the serial number is
on the bottom front of the receiver. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable
“Rocky Mountain” notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 97% plus of the factory refinished blue finish and 85% of the original case colors, remaining vibrant
on the receiver, a few scattered patches of light pitting, the grey patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with some scattered
minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3053
Attractive Antique Factory Game Scene Engraved Marlin
Model 1889 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 109572, 38-40
WCF cal., 28 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1894, this is an attractive example of a factory engraved, deluxe
Marlin Model 1889 rifle. Though they often lived in Winchester’s shadow, this particular rifle is a solid example
of the masterful firearms artistry Marlin was capable of. The receiver is beautifully engraved with their factory No. 3
engraving which features a buck and doe scene on the left surrounded by near full-coverage floral scroll and border motifs.
The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Marlin address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The
top of the receiver has the Marlin Safety marking. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver, left side of the
upper tang, in the stock inlet along with what appears to be “87615” stamped out, and the inside of the buttplate is numbered “87615”. The 28 inch barrel is fitted with a
German silver “Rocky Mountain” type blade front sight, a elevation adjustable “Rocky Mountain Buckhorn” type rear sight, and a Lyman No. 1 combination peep sight on the upper tang. It
is mounted with a very finely figured, “No. B” checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with 70% plus original blue on the barrel, with the balance a grey patina. The receiver retains 30% of the original case colors with the balance a grey patina. The engraving is
crisp overall. The refinished wood is fine with a few scattered minor dings and crisp refreshed checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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