Guns International #: 101363189
Seller's Inventory #: JM101
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Guns International #: 101363189
Category - Marlin Rifles - Antique
- Rifles - Multi Barrel Sets
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Seller: roadster29
Member Since: 1/4/19
First Name: Richard
Last Name: Despreaux
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip: 16946
Country: United States
Phone: (570) 537-3262
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 2
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Shipping is flat rate of $40 and any return is paid by purchaser Payment Methods: Cash or Check
TWO BARREL DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN 1893 TAKE DOWN RIFLE IN CALIBERS .30-30 AND .38-55 SET
Description: MARLIN MODEL 1893 DELUXE ENGRAVED 2 BARREL SET TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Have raised seal Factory Letter from The Marlin Fire Arms Co Half octagon to round blued barrel with half tube magazine; marked on left flat "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL"; front half moon sight, rear dovetail is filled with a spacer; marked "30-30" at breech with Marlin address and patent dates on rounded section. Takedown lever action marked "MARLIN SAFETY" on top and engraved on left side with a hound chasing a buck surrounded by panels of scrolls and right side with spirals of scrolls, repeating scroll borders, and a panel featuring a grazing doe enjoying the branch of a tree; bottom of action marked with serial number and pinwheel of scrolls; Left side with blued Lyman peep sight with two different apertures; tang marked "MODEL 1893". Highly figured walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock with sling swivel stud; checkered panels on each side of grip, and black Marlin buttplate; figured diamond section checkered walnut forend with scroll engraved endcap with sling swivel stud and engraved takedown band. The second, shorter octagon to round blue barrel set has several inches of factory scroll engraving on each flat; Marble Sheard front sight and full length tube magazine; Marlin address and patent dates on octagonal section. Rear dovetail has been filled with blue spacer; marked "38-55" at breech. Highly figured walnut forend with diamond section checkering, scroll engraved end cap with sling swivel stud and scroll engraving on takedown band. Very good condition overall; .30-30 barrel set is excellent as re-blued, retains about 90% blue finish with edge wear, scattered areas of light rust and a few marks from use; forend retains some of original finish but has some wear to checkering and a few scattered marks from use; very good bore. .38-55 set of barrels retain about 90% original blue finish with some light edge wear with magazine turning partly to brown finish with scattered areas of light rust; excellent bore; forend is very good with traces of original finish and a few light marks. Action retains a light grey, clean patina with some traces of case colors in protected areas; a few small areas of light pitting and some edge wear; engraving is excellent and shows little to no wear; rear sight retains about 70% bright blue finish with scattered areas of flaking and light rust; hammer retains 30% of bright case colors with some freckling and mostly turned to silver. Buttstock is good with some losses to finish around buttplate and wrist, a few scattered scratches, and dents from use. CORRECTION: Factory research: Type - Rifle, Caliber - .30-30, Barrel Type - 1/2 octagon, Barrel Length - 20", Pistol grip stock, Takedown, Short magazine, Date shipped - July 2, 1897. Last line states "Additional date listed - January 5, 1906". Engraving is not mentioned, but rarely is. The 20" barrel on this rifle is currently .38-55 and the 22" barrel is .30-30. Lyman side-mounted peep sight, sling eyes, and Marlin logo shotgun buttplate not listed, nor is the extra set of barrels listed; all of which are probably the January 5, 1906 additional date. Barrel Length 22" & 20" Caliber/Bore 38-55 & 30-30 FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Marlin Model 1893 Serial Number 149186 SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Deluxe Engraved 2 Barrel Set Serial Number: 149186 Caliber Info: .30-30 & .38-55 |
Guns International #: 101363189
Seller's Inventory #: JM101
Guns International #: 101363189
Seller's Inventory #: JM101