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until circa 1910. The Marlin patterns, including the engraving on this short rifle, were designed by Ulrich who was influenced by the 19th century masters
L.D. Nimschke and Gustave Young. Conrad Ulrich spent a lifetime embellishing some of the finest high art firearms of the late 19th century to early 20th century. The rifle is pictured and identified in William Brophy’s “Marlin Firearms” on page 179 where the “full octagon barrel, pistol grip and checkered deluxe stock, standard magazine, steel rifle butt plate, special order engraving, and No. B checkering” are called out. The engraved motif on the casehardened receiver matches Marlin’s No. 3 pattern as illustrated in Brophy’s “Marlin Firearms” on page 531.
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LOT 3016
Rare Documented Special Order Factory Panel Scene Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1891 Lever Action Rifle with Inscription and Factory Letter as Photographed in William Brophy’s “Marlin Firearms” Book - Serial no. 55704, 22
RF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This first year production
deluxe Model 1891 is a highly sought after rarity in Marlin collecting. Only a few early factory engraved Model 1891s are known to exist. It is indicative of Marlin’s fine artistry towards the end of the 19th century. Manufactured in 1891, this rifle was built when renowned Master Engraver Conrad Ulrich was engraving most of the work for Marlin. Ulrich started with Marlin circa 1881 and was with the company