This is an example of a Marlin deluxe Model 1893 lever action rifle manufactured in 1903. The upper left barrel flat is marked "-SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL-", the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates and "30-30" at the breech. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY", the upper tang is marked "MODEL/1893." and the serial number is on the bottom of the frame. Folding combination globe front sight, single folding leaf rear sight and short range tang mounted peep sight. Blue barrel, magazine tube and forend cap, and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a deluxe multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a crescent buttplate and sling swivels. The accompanying factory letter verifies the 30/30 caliber, 22 inch octagon barrel, pistol grip stock and that it was shipped from the warehouse on February 24, 1903.