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Lot #129
Lot #131

Lot 130: Factory Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Revolver

Rare Factory Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Revolver with Desirable DeGress "Tiffany" Grips

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 130: Factory Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Revolver

Rare Factory Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Revolver with Desirable DeGress "Tiffany" Grips

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
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Rare Factory Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Revolver with Desirable DeGress "Tiffany" Grips

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: XXX Standard 1872
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/silver
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 353
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 134
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Very few of the 26,000 XXX Standard 1872 revolvers manufactured by Marlin between the early 1870s and late 1880s have both extensive factory engraving and scarce DeGress plated copper grips. The "Lady Pattern" DeGress grips show a relief engraved woman playing a tambourine on the right panel and leaf and scroll on the left side with the patent information in the center. Marlin expert and author William Brophy wrote, "the DeGress grips are desirable and a pistol fitted with them belongs in every serious Marlin collector's collection." The revolver itself has the standard markings and classic 19th century scroll engraving along with border, floral, and intertwining line accents.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 30% of the original nickel finish, traces of the original silver, attractively aged brass, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also fine with 50% of the original silver remaining in sheltered areas and the high spots showing an attractively aged brass. Mechanically fine.



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