This is a deluxe short rifle version of Marlin's famous Model 1893 manufactured in 1896. Since the model was considered a "working gun," Marlin customers were generally not inclined to spend extra money on special order features, making deluxe versions highly sought after by today's collectors. Being a "working gun," this model also generally saw hard use, making high condition examples such as this difficult to encounter on today's collector market. The rifle is fitted with a gold combination front sight, filler blank in the rear sight dovetail, and Marble folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat on the 20 inch short barrel has the two-line Marlin legend ending with the August 1893 patent date ahead of the rear sight dovetail and the caliber designation "38-55" at the breech. The receiver is casehardened and is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" on the top. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe walnut and are checkered. The buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The extra 26 inch barrel is chambered in .38-55 caliber, fitted with a globe front sight, a filler block in the rear sight dovetail, and full length magazine tube, and has the two-line Marlin legend ending in the August 1893 patent date and caliber designation "38-55." Both barrels carry a forearm with identical checkering. It is our opinion that, based on the configuration, fit, and condition, that both barrels were factory supplied at the time of shipment or shortly after the rifle left the factory.

Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 75% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 85% plus vivid original case colors. The hammer, lever and takedown collar retain 40% original case colors. The wood is very fine with some handling marks, a split at the toe, and overall crisp checkering. The buttplate has a small chip at the toe. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel is very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance, some scattered spotting, and some handling marks and mostly crisp checkering on the forearm. A very attractive antique Marlin Deluxe Model 1893 takedown short rifle with extra barrel that will look great in any lever action collection.