Marlin only manufactured this model in 1888 and 1889 with only an estimated 4,814 made. The factory letter documents caliber and barrel length only with a shipping date od July 29, 1889. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1889 and features a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and "44W." at the breech. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and buttstock with crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Good, retaining traces of original blue in protected areas with the majority of surfaces covered in a smooth gray and brown patina. The forearm is fair with grooves worn in the forearm where the wood was grasped during its period of use as well as scattered dings and scratches. Buttstock is also good as refinished with dings and scratches and a chip on the left side of the wrist. Mechanically excellent.