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Fine Special Order Marlin Model 94 Deluxe Lever Action Takedown
Rifle with Very Scarce Extra Long Barrel - Serial no. 347270, 25-20 M cal., 32
inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1906. This is a highly sought after special order Marlin Model ‘94 rifle with extra length 32 inch part octagon barrel. Standard barrel length for the Model 1894
was 24 inches. As noted by Marlin expert and author William
Brophy, rifles were furnished with all lengths up to 32 inches at an extra cost of $1.00 per inch when the Model 1894 was introduced (“Marlin Firearms,” page 210). This was an added expense generally not paid by customers, making these extra length barrel Marlins a rarity in today’s collector market. The
half magazine and deluxe walnut are also special order features found on this rifle. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the standard two-
line Marlin address/patent dates marking stamped ahead of the rear sight and “25-20 M” stamped at the breech.
The upper tang is stamped “Marlin/MODEL ‘94.” The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are select walnut, and the buttstock is fitted with a steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 50% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 25% original blue remains on the bolt. The frame retains
60% original casehardened finish with broad areas of vivid colors. 30% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches and worn forearm checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce extra long barreled Marlin deluxe Model 94 takedown rifle that is a must have for the serious lever action or Marlin collector. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
LOT 64
Marlin Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle with Extra Barrel - Serial no.
230195, 25-20 M cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1901. This is a special order deluxe takedown variation of Marlin’s famous Model 1894 with an extra octagon barrel set chambered in .32 WCF. The .25-20 M chambered barrel currently on the gun features a German silver blade
front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, two-line Marlin
legend ahead of the rear sight and “25-20 M” stamped at the breech. The .32 WCF barrel measures 26 inches in length and has a full length magazine, a checkered forearm that matches the forearm on the
.25-20 caliber barrel, the two-line Marlin legend, “32-W” stamped at the breech, and German silver blade and elevation adjustable rear sights. The upper tang is marked “MODEL/1894,” and the top of the receiver is
marked “MARLIN SAFETY.” The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered, and the buttstock is fitted with a
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
hard rubber Marlin buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain 85%
original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains
85% original nitre blue. The receiver and takedown collar retain 60% plus original
casehardened finish with areas of vivid color. 40% of the original case colors remain on
the lever. 30% original case colors remain on the hammer. The wood is also very fine with
minor dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. The buttplate has a couple chips along the left edge. The extra barrel is very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning to a brown on the balance, some vivid original case colors on the takedown collar, and some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering on the forearm. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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