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Antique J.M. MARLIN Model 1889 Lever Action .44-40 WCF Cal. REPEATING Rifle Favorite Rifle of ANNIE OAKLEY Made in 1891!
Guns International #: 101889024 Seller's Inventory #: 217005
Category: Marlin Rifles - Marlin Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique J.M. MARLIN Model 1889 Lever Action .44-40 WCF Cal. REPEATING Rifle
Favorite Rifle of ANNIE OAKLEY Made in 1891!
Here we present an antique J.M. Marlin Model 1889 Rifle in .44-40 WCF, made in 1891 in New Haven, Connecticut. Dubbed as the “New Safety Repeating Rifle,” the 1889 Marlin was a mid-sized, redesigned 1888 model. Many key features of these style lever action rifles had already been patented by several people, but John Martin incorporated all the features into a single functional firearm.
The most noticeable difference is the solid top with its side-ejection system. The new model also utilized a cartridge carrier that raised automatically, closing the end of the magazine after the head of the cartridge had passed into the carrier preventing the next cartridge from entering the carrier and jamming the action. This was an important feature, since the rifle was produced in a variety of calibers ranging from .32-20 to .45-70 GOVT, a feature that would not be duplicated by competing Winchesters for several more years. The similarity between the .38-55 and the .44-40 cartridges sometimes caused confusion for shooters. If a shooter accidentally loaded a .44-40 into a .38-55, the lever would not close properly. With the ’89 Marlin, he simply had to lever downward, as if the .44-40 was an empty shell, and the oversized cartridge would be thrown to the side.
Overall, the 1889 Marlin was well received on the frontier and nationwide. More than 55,000 guns left the factory between 1889 and 1903. In its day, the model was considered state-of-the-art. Now, 130+ years later, this 1889 Marlin is an extremely collectible firearm.
Strong, crisp action. The bore is in good shape for age with some like pitting in a few spots along the top side of the bore; good rifling. Solid walnut stock with lots of wear. This one has a hinged front sight with a simple post or a bead with a small ring around it. There is a barrel-mounted semi-buckhorn rear sight as well as the tang-mounted peep.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1845
#217005
SOLD
Antique: Yes