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Marlin 1895S .45-70 SN: 22053489

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Marlin 1895S .45-70 SN: 22053489
Engraved lever action sporting rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. This rifle was presented to Ivan Hart, the top Winchester & Marlin collector in the U.S. at the time, and this was his prize for his display winning 1st place at the Las Vegas Arms Show. Inscribed "Presented to Ivan Hart by The Marlin Firearms Co. 1981" Features a 22" barrel, 3/4 magazine tube, hooded front sight, folding leaf rear sight, scroll engraved receiver, gold trigger and smooth select or deluxe grade forearm and pistol grip stock. Blue finish is excellent with only slight handling wear, stock shows wear to pistol grip cap and wear to varnish. Bore is good and action is smooth. Ivan Hart gifted this rifle to his friend, famous gun dealer Evy Morgan who kept it till his 89th birthday. Condition is near excellent. ***Modern Firearm***