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Lot 1069:Marlin Semi-Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1069:Marlin Semi-Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

Marlin Semi-Deluxe Model 1897 Lever Action .22 Rifle

This model was manufactured c. 1897-1917. This example was manufactured after 1906 and is fitted with a nickel silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang is marked "Marlin/MODEL '97." The forearm and pistol grip stock are feature multi-point factory checkering. The stock is fitted with a Marlin hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

ConditionFine with 75% plus blue finish remaining on the barrel, smooth brown along the magazine tube, 95% plus professionally restored vibrant case colors, some faint pitting on the frame, and general minor overall wear. The wood is also fine aside from a small chip at the toe of the grip and has crisp checkering and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerMarlin Firearms Co

Model1897-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge22 S L LR

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL