Manufactured in 1895. Modern King beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking and "25-20 M". The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY," and the upper tang is marked "MODEL/1894. The barrel and magazine are blued, the hammer and casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are plated in nickel, a special order feature. In 1895, nickel plated trimmings was an extra $2.30. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered.

Fine. The barrel and magazine retain 40% faded, thin original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Some original case colors remain on the hammer. The remaining surfaces retain 85% original nickel finish with four non-factory installed filler screws on left side of frame. The wood is very good with a number of minor dings and scratches and heavily worn checkering on the forearm. Mechanically excellent.