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CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 95% plus original
blue remains on the loading gate. 85% plus vivid original case colors remain on the remaining surfaces. The wood is excellent with minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. A well cared for antique Marlin deluxe Model 1893 rifle that will look great in any lever action collection. Estimate: 8,500 - 12,000
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain 90% plus
original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 95% original nitre blue remains on
the loading gate. The frame and bolt retain 85% plus vivid original case colors. The takedown collar retains
60% original case colors. The hammer and lever retain 70% original case colors. Patterns of original case
colors remain on the buttplate. The left side of the forearm has an area of dings near the end cap, otherwise the
wood is excellent with some minor handling marks, most of the original finish remaining, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive, high condition Marlin Model 1895 .45-90 rifle that will be a great addition to any Marlin or lever action collection.
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
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