Manufactured in 1902. German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking and "38-55" on the top flat and "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the upper left flat. The top of the takedown frame is marked "MARLIN SAFETY," and the upper tang is marked "MODEL/1893." The smooth straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. The barrel, magazine tube and forend cap are blued, the loading gate is nitre blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.