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Rare Marlin Model 1888 Octagon Rifle, 38 W Caliber, Special Order
Guns International #: 101170121 Seller's Inventory #: M4
Category: Marlin Rifles - Antique - Marlin Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 9
Total Number of Listings: 744
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check
About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 35 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
Rare Marlin Model 1888 rifle in caliber 38-40 having a 26" full octagon barrel. Only 4818 of this model were made, and of those, only 264 had 26" barrels (standard length was 24"). Remainder of rifle is standard configuration of full magazine and crescent butt. Cody Museum info confirms configuration and shows a shipping date of June 5, 1889. Stocks are sound, no splits or cracks, no extra holes, never sanded or refinished and still tight to metal. Hammer and lever show traces of original case colors. Receiver is mostly patina with a mix of plum. Barrel is a deep plum with some brighter undertones of blue and mag tube has turned patina with some undertones of plum. Sights are original. Action is fine, hammer spring is strong, and half-cock safety functions properly. Bore is good with strong rifling, minor black powder oxidation, no rings or bulges, should shoot fine (I have not test-fired it and it should be checked by a competent gunsmith before shooting). Overall grades to antique very good. Copy of Cody sheet will accompany rifle. This was the last top eject model Marlin as the side ejection started with the Model 1889 very soon after this rifle was produced. Don't let this one get away!!
No international sales. Antique by ATF standards so no FFL or C&R required unless your local laws require it, so make sure this is legal for you to purchase and own where you live. Will ship by USPS Priority Mail in a hard case with tracking for $65. Payment by bank check, money order, or discreet PayPal with a 4% surcharge. 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Thanks for looking and please check my other listings. Always interested in single pieces or collections of Winchester, Marlin, Savage, Remington, Colt and other Old West / Civil War firearms, as well as old ammo and coins, books on the Old West and firearms. Layaway available !!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 1888
Serial Number: 24873
Caliber Info: 38-40
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Very good
Barrels: 26" Octagon
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1889