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Marlin model 1897 lever-action rifle, .22 short, long, and long rifle. Takedown frame, 24” half ro

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Marlin model 1897 lever-action rifle, .22 short,  long, and long rifle. Takedown frame, 24” half  ro
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Marlin model 1897 lever-action rifle, .22 short, long, and long rifle. Takedown frame, 24” half round, half octagon barrel, full magazine, factory engraved, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood stock, hard-rubber shotgun-type buttplate, Lyman tang sight and folding beech front sight. Serial #208232. The rifle remains in near fine original condition showing 90-95% original blue on barrel, slightly thinning at the edges. 75-85% blue on magazine tube. The frame shows 60-70% case hardening, the hammer and lever show 20-30% case hardening. There is some dried oil that has darkened and turned a dark brown that could be removed. The engraving is typical factory with scroll and deer on left, and light scrolls on right. The stocks are very good plus with 75-85% varnish, some minor dings, mars, normal handling. The original buttplate is intact, the markings are sharp, the action is crisp, the bore is near excellent. A very nice little rifle that are scarce factory engraved. Est: $7,000 - $14,000