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Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle
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Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle

This is an excellent example of a Marlin Model 1893 Lever-Action Rifle with the post-1904 "-SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL-" marking on the upper left rear barrel flat. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates and "30-30" at the breech. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY", the upper tang is marked "MODEL/" and the serial number is on the bottom of the frame. In 1905 the tang marking was changed to "MODEL/'93"; the tang and barrel markings indicate that this rifle was probably manufactured c.1904-05. German silver blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. Blue barrel, magazine tube and forend cap, and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The Model 1893 rifle was the first Marlin lever action rifle manufactured for smokeless powder cartridges. Between 850,000 and 1,000,000 Model 1893 rifles were manufactured between 1893 and 1935.

Manufucture: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 1893
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Guage: 30-30
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: D4299

Excellent. The barrel and magazine retain 97% original blue finish with some thinning and edge wear. The receiver retains 95% plus original bright case colors with an area of brownish gray on the right side. The lever retains 90% bright original case colors with areas of smooth gray from normal handling. The buttplate has a dark patina with minor oxidation. The wood is very fine with a few minor dents and scratches. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent. An attractive example of a casehardened Marlin Model 1893 Rifle.