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Marlin Model 1893 .38-55 – DELUXE, ENGRAVED, SPECIAL ORDER, ANTIQUE, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101190448 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Marlin Rifles - Antique - Marlin Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 193
Total Number of Listings: 5178
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Marlin, Year 1893 , .38-55 Win, 8lbs, LOP 13 1/8"
Serial Number: 101322
What an incredible piece of history we have before us in this antique Marlin Deluxe special-order rifle. Can you imagine ordering a gun like this Model 1893 and taking delivery at the local general store in time for Christmas of 1893? What the town's people must have thought, and what pride of ownership the gent must have had. Imagination can only surmise that this was a Christmas gift to Walter A. Lewis, as his name is factory engraved on the left side of the receiver. I especially like the less common lever guns from the days of the Old West…you know, the ones we saw in the cowboy movies. To find a “DELUXE”, factory engraved rifle documented by Cody Firearms Museum in factory original condition with several special-order features is always exciting. This rifle, sn101322 shipped in December of 1893 is one of those rifles. As noted in Colonel Brophy's seminal book on Marlin guns entitled "MARLIN FIREARMS --- A History of the Guns and the Company That Made Them", the early records did not record whether the guns were ordered with engraving, or other special-order features. However, the gun does speak for itself. They do tell us that the rifle was shipped with the 26” octagon barrel, .38-55 caliber, and pistol grip stock. The pistol grip is what makes this a “deluxe” rifle. This gun was shipped with figured English walnut pistol grip stocks, B style checkering, and No. 1 style engraving with a custom ordered presentation vignette on the left-hand side, almost certainly engraved by Conrad Ulrich. The condition of this gun factory original. The 26” barrel retains 30% factory blue, bore is lightly frosted with strong rifling. The factory case colors on the receiver are 55% coverage and faded with age, case colors on lever about 40%, on the hammer 75%. The screws are excellent, and all correct. The wood has no cracks or repairs, the factory checkering is original and sharp, with minor handling marks. All the lettering and markings on the gun are crisp, clear, and untouched. This is a rare find; a special-order rifle with a popular .38-55 cartridge still readily available and viable for the deer woods. This is a gun that is investment quality but still can be enjoyed in the field. Don’t let this one get away. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Bores: strong rifling
% Blue: 25%
Sights: factory Rocky Mountain rear/front
Action
Action: lever action, crisp
Case Color: 45% factory visible
Screws: excellent
Engraving: No. 1 level, custom; clear, sharp;
Trigger Type: single, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 65%
Stock
Type: S pistol grip; deluxe checked; XX
LOP: 13 1/8"
Checkering Condition: "B" style checkering; excellent, factory
Butt Treatment: crescent steel
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes