* Antique 1881 MARLIN LEVER ACTION 40-60 RIFLE NICE
Guns International #: 101238737 Seller's Inventory #: SALE PENDING
Category: Marlin Rifles - Antique - Marlin Rifles

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State: Florida
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Description:
EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE .40-60 CALIBER MARLIN MODEL 1881. THE FIRST OF MARLINS LEVER ACTION RIFLES. SERIAL # 16030, MFG. 1882-1892. ONLY 2788 WERE MADE WITH 24" BARREL, SEE FLAYDERMANS 5D-021.  BORE HAS DISTINCT RIFLING, SHOWING LIGHT PITTING, SHOULD CLEAN BRIGHT. BARREL & MAGAZINE TUBE HAVE OVER 90% ORIGINAL BLUE THAT IS STARTING TO FADE WITH LIGHT SILVERING ON SHARP EDGES AND FEATURING A FOLDING FRONT SIGHT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN SPECIAL ORDER. FRAME STILL SHOWS BRIGHT SHINEY BLUE FADING TO GRAYISH PATINA ESPECIALLY ON LOWER CARRY AREA & UPPER TANG. LEVER, BUTTPLATE & HAMMER CASE COLORS HAVE DARKENED WITH AGE. WALNUT STOCKS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, FEWER THAN EXPECTED HANDLING MARKS SHOWING PROPER FINISH WEAR AND OLD REPAIR WITH ORIGINAL PIECE AT BUTTPLATE (PIC # 8). A WELL CARED FOR RIFLE. I WOULD RATE AT LEAST NRA FINE, AS PICTURED.
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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: MARLIN
Model: 1881
Serial Number: 16030
Caliber Info: .40-60
Condition: NRA FINE