Manufactured from 1893 to 1936. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent information, caliber at the breech, and smokeless steel marking offset on the left. The top of the receiver has the "Marlin Safety" marking, trademark and model on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a King beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine type buttplate. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very fine, retains 90% of the original blue finish and 60% of the slightly muted original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina. The wood is fine with some scattered light handling marks and a minor chip absent at the toe. Mechanically excellent.