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wood with diamond pattern checkering on the forend and multi-point checkering on the wrist of the pistol grip stock which is fitted with a smooth steel buttplate. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .40-60 caliber with a 26 inch barrel, set trigger, pistol grip stock, and a half magazine when shipped on 29 September 1886.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original high polish blue finish and 40% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina with some very light oxidation on the buttplate. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 3083
Scarce Documented Special Order Marlin Semi-
Deluxe Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 13793, 40-60 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1886 in a very desirable special
order semi-deluxe configuration. The two-line address/patent marking is in
front of the rear sight and caliber marking at the breech, both on the top flat of the barrel. The serial number is
on the bottom of the receiver, left side of the upper and lower tangs, and inside the buttplate. It is fitted with beaded
blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights, as well as a special order half magazine and double set triggers. It is mounted with the standard grade
LOT 3084
Exceptional Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action
Rifle - Serial no. D4022, 30-30 cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1919-1920 with
standard markings including the smokeless steel and “MARLIN SAFETY” markings. The serial
number is located on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm stamped “98” on the bottom near the
receiver and a straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
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CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the and some very light spotting on the left of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
original blue finish and vibrant case colors with the balance having thinned to a mostly smooth grey patina receiver. The revarnished wood is very fine with some scattered light handling marks and minor chips in the