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MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 22 S.L.LR. S#. 200646. Bbl. 24" of tapered octagon to round configuration. White bead combination front, elevator adjustable sporting rear with combination tang sight having a large aperture disc. Case colored takedown, round top action with "MARLIN SAFETY" slogan. Large head takedown screw. Forend & S curved pistol grip stock of fancy walnut has style "B" checkering and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Weight 5 lbs 13.4 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Marlin Firearms Co. factory letter stating "From our records, we find your Marlin Model 1897, serial number 200,646, was completed at the Marlin factory in New Haven, Connecticut on June 28, 1900. The caliber was .22 and it had a 24 inch, half octagon barrel with a pistol grip stock. We do not know to whom it was shipped. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl. & mag tube retain over 90% original blue showing ifne freckling. The action has over 75% case colors having a lightly faded and slightly darkened appearance. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Toe of stock and buttplate has very small chips. Sound rifling shows light wear. PROVENANCE: From the life long collection of Robert Runge. (22-5173/DS). CURIO. $3000-4500