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Factory Eng'd Marlin 1881 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Factory Eng'd Marlin 1881 Lever Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle, #2512, .45-70 cal., 26'' octagonal barrel, Ulrich engraved scroll and game scene to frame, with deluxe checkered walnut stock, with brass bead front sight and buckhorn rear sight. An early 1881 rifle with Germanic scrolls and circular portraits of running deer to left side, and bear on precipice to rifle side. Top of bolt with profile of young stag surrounded by Germanic scrolls. Condition is very good to near fine. Barrel retains approx. 70% thinning and toning blue, with light scuffs and wear to high edges; mag tube with 30%. Frame shows even smoothing to engraving details and has toned a silver and brown. Stock with moderate flattening, more pronounced to forend, with scuffs, scratches and oil darkening. Action is good, bore is bright. Rifle sights may have been added or updated at a later date. Est.: $4,500-$6,000. (Antique)