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Lot 60:Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 60:Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$16,000 - $25,000

Magnificent Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle

Manufactured in 1899. The barrel is stamped with the two-line Marlin address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight, "45-90" at the breech, and "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the upper left flat. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY." The upper tang is marked "MODEL/1895." The receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate have gorgeous factory original case colors. The octagon barrel and full-length magazine tube are blued. The forearm and straight grip stock are non-checkered, nicely figured walnut. The buttock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionExcellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain 98% plus original blue finish. 97% plus vivid fiery original case colors remain on the frame. The hammer, lever and buttplate retain 98% original case colors. 98% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is also excellent with some minor dings and scratches and nearly all original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional and desirable Marlin Model 1895 rifle in 45-90 worthy of the finest lever action collections.

Details

ManufacturerMarlin Firearms Co

Model1895

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge45-90

Barrel28 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX