Manufactured in 1894. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The top of the receiver has the Marlin safety marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a block blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a grey or plum-brown patina and a few patches of scattered light surface spotting. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.