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Lot #1961
Lot #1963

Lot 1962: Three Marlin Revolvers

Three Marlin Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 1962: Three Marlin Revolvers

Three Marlin Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 1872
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 3 inch fluted rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1322
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 102
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured between 1873 and 1876. Fixed sights, with the rib marked "XXX STANDARD 1872" and the one line address/patent mark on the left side of the barrel. Spur trigger and smooth rosewood grips on bird's head butt.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 90% of the original nickel finish, showing patented brass on the high edges of the frame, mild scratching and spotting overall. Grips are very good, with a small chip from the right panel and light varnish wear near the butt. Action is excellent.



B) Marlin 38 Standard Model 1878 Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch fluted rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1322
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 102
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced between 1876 and 1888. Fixed sights, with standard markings on top of the barrel, spur trigger, checkered hammer.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% of the original nickel finish, showing a number of light scratches and handling marks overall, along with some small areas of spotting. Grips are very good, with light smoothing of the checkering. Action is very good.



C) Marlin Model 1887 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 1887
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1322
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 102
Class: Antique
Description:

Made between 1877 and 1879. Blade and notch sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the rib flanked by Maltese crosses, blue trigger guard, casehardened hammer and trigger, checkered barrel latch.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% of the original nickel finish, showing small areas of brown patina on either side of the muzzle and scattered light spotting and handling marks. Bright case color is visible on the hammer. Action needs minor adjustment. Grips are very good, with sun fading to brown on the right panel and mild pressure dents.



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