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Guns International #: 101189452
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Guns International #: 101189452
Category - Marlin Rifles - Antique
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State:
Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone:
(406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 70
Total Listings: 4093
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
RARE
MARLI N 1888 TOP EJECT OCT. RIFLE IN THE SCARCEST CALIBER .32-20, #23XXX, MADE 1889
Description: EXTREMELY RARE AND ALMOST NEVER SEEN MODEL 1888 TOP EJECT OCTAGON RIFLE IN THE SCARCEST CALIBER .32-20, #23XXX, MADE 1889. This was Marlin’s first revolver-cartridge chambered rifle and was only made from 1888-1889 with a total of 4,814 being manufactured. It was made in .44-40 (1,727 made), .38-40 (1,776 made) and in .32-20 with only 1,298 being manufactured! The Model 1888 was a top eject and was replaced with Marlin’s first side eject model- the Model 1889, in that year. Of course, the Model 1889 was replaced with the famed Model 1894 five years after the M-1889 was introduced. With such a small number produced in such a short time, the Model 1888 rarely surfaces today. Of those I’ve observed over the years, most seem to have been used very hard and show the signs of heavy wear and often abuse- pitted metal, poor bores, cracked/broken stocks etc. This is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. There is still fine, bright blue on the receiver in all the more protected areas with the balance thinning/mixing plum and brown. Most screws are excellent and still retain nice blue. There is even some good case color on the upper portion of the lever. The barrel blue if fine but getting a little aged and thinning somewhat, but is still very good with lots of color. The mag tube is mostly very aged blue to brown. Exc. markings, original long buckhorn rear sight with correct Rocky Mountain blade front sight, 24” oct. barrel marked “32W” on the top flat ahead of the receiver. Exc. wood with tight wood to metal fit. It looks like it had a tang sight at one time as the two factory drilled tang sight holes are missing their filler screws. Best of all is that the bore is minty bright! Even shows good blue on the forend cap. Great example with only 1298 being made 130 years ago! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: MARLIN Model: 1888 OCTAGON RIFLE Serial Number: 23XXX Caliber Info: .32 W (.32-20) Condition: FINE+ Barrels: 24" OCT. |
Guns International #: 101189452
Guns International #: 101189452
Guns International #: 101189452
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