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Antique High Condition Marlin Model 1881 Deluxe Rifle In 45-70 Caliber

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Antique High Condition Marlin Model 1881 Deluxe Rifle In 45-70 Caliber
Made by J.M. Marlin Firearms Company in 1888. 28" blued half octagon barrel with sheared blade front sight, Buckhorn rear sight and Third style barrel markings ending in "Reissue Nov. 9, 1880" in "45 Govt" caliber. Blued solid frame with plain trigger and half magazine. Walnut checkered pistol grip with smooth steel shotgun butt plate. Matching Diamond pattern checkered walnut forearm. Comes with Cody Research verifying all options. CALIBER: 45-70 Government. S/N: 18380. FFL STATUS: Antique.
CONDITION
Overall 90% fading original blue with edges and handling areas turning a silvery brown. Actions still retains 90% of original high luster blue with handling wear and edge wear. Wood has some dark dings and gouge marks with traces of finish remaining. Checkering is still fairly sharp. Forearm has 2" crack. Frosted bore with visible rifling and excellent mechanics.