 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Marlin Model 1893, .38-55 – 30” OCTAGON, EXC BORE/RIFLING, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103275874 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Marlin Rifles - Rifles - American Lever Action
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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: 226
Total Number of Listings: 6016
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Marlin, 1900, .38-55, 8lbs., LOP 13 1/16"
Serial Number: 204976
Here we have an interesting Marlin Model 1893 rifle with 30” octagon barrel, full magazine, with an excellent bore with strong rifling, lightly frosted, it rates 8 out of 10 in condition. The 30” octagon barrel in the very desirable big bore .38-55 WCF with full length magazine that hold 11 rounds, it retains 70% factory blue going to patina, clear sharp lettering. The receiver has 50% factory finishes mostly gone to a pleasing gray. The factory original wood shows it age with field marks and some oil-soaked spots, this gun was well cared for, used but never put away wet! It has superb wood-to-metal fit, no cracks or repairs, and has a marksmanship badge carefully inset into the right-hand stock, someone was proud of this gun and their achievements, a cool touch and adds a ton of character, this gun has humanity built in! The rifle top tang has the MODEL 1893 marking which had been phased out in 1905, with guns after that time period being marked “’93”. The serial number is 204976 with manufacture of this rifle around 1900. All in all, a fascinating firearm, radiating history, a gun that is 125 years old, and a gun that somebody cherished. Check out the photos and specification of this used but maintained Marlin Model 1893 and think how you can start it on its next 125-year journey. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Bores: strong rifling: lightly frosted; 8 out of 10
% Blue: 70% factory blue
Capacity: 11+1
Sights: front blade, rear Rocky Mountain U notch
Action
Action: lever
Receiver Condition: 50% gone to patina, mostly grey
Screws: excellent
Trigger Type: single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 50% gone to patina
Stock
Type: straight/ forend with metal cap
LOP: 13 1/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 15/16"
Butt Treatment: crescent steel
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes or No. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths 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.
Price: $1,550.00
Rifle Caliber: .38-55 Winchester