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Marlin 1887 .38 S&W SN: 1548

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Marlin 1887 .38 S&W SN: 1548
Rare Antique Marlin Model 1887 Top Break .38 S&W Double Action Revolver. 1st variation. The revolver follows the design of the Smith & Wesson Top-Break double action, with a 3.25" round barrel, 5-shot cylinder, and even showing a crescent style trigger. Top of barrel is marked: "MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A. - PATENTED AUGUST 2. 1887. AUGUST. 9. 1887". "M.F.A.C" on both hard rubber grip panels, and serial number on the heel. Nickel finish, including the triggerguard. case hammer, blue barrel latch, 3 1/4" barrel. Bore is very good, strong rifling, grips are very good, double-action is crisp/tight, finish is about 80%, with scratches, small chips, mostly on the triggerguard, and handling loss on the straps. About 15,000 were produced 1887-1889.
NRA Condition-Near Excellent. Antique Firearm.