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1890 mfg. TACK DECORATED Antique J.M. MARLIN M1889 .38-40 WCF Lever Rifle NATIVE AMEREICAN Style BRASS Tack Decoration
Guns International #: 103207556 Seller's Inventory #: 250170
Category: Marlin Rifles - Antique - Marlin Rifles - JM
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
1890 mfg. TACK DECORATED Antique J.M. MARLIN M1889 .38-40 WCF Lever Rifle
NATIVE AMEREICAN Style BRASS Tack Decoration
Here we present an antique J.M. Marlin Model 1889 Rifle in .38-40 WCF, made in 1890 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.
The overall condition is very good. Nice even brown patina throughout. The action is strong, but the lever is a little sticky. The bore is reflective, slightly dims toward the muzzle and has serviceable rifling. The stock and forend are solid. Legible markings. Rear sight elevator is absent. The muzzle has been cleaned.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .38 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1600
#250170
SOLD
Antique: Yes