Manufactured in 1902 per William Brophy's serial number range. German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel stamped with the early style legend ending with the 1899 patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "25-20 M" at the breech. "MARLIN SAFETY" is stamped on top of the receiver. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL/1894." Aftermarket sling swivels have been non-factory installed on the underside of the forend cap and stock. Fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 60% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. Patterns of faded original case colors remain on the buttplate. The remaining surfaces retain 60% original case colors. The wood is also fine with a number of minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.