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Marlin 1897 .22 Cal S/N: 250041

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Marlin 1897 .22 Cal S/N: 250041
Vintage tube fed lever action, take-down, "Marlin Safety" rifle, chambered in .22 Cal. Circa 1896-1917. Features a 28" Octagonal barrel with a blade front sight, rear sight removed with insert in the dovetail, tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Case-hardened receiver, external hammer and lever now have a gray and dark gray patina. 3/4 length tube magazine. Markings: Barrel - “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN CT., U.S.A./PAT’D JAN.18.1887. APRIL 2.1889. AUG.12.1890. MAR.1.1892.” and Receiver – “MARLIN SAFETY”, “250041” & “MODEL/1897.” Plastic checkered butt plate, possibly replaced. Rifle retains approximately 70% of its original finish showing scattered wear on the barrel, pin prick pitting throughout. Action is very smooth, the bore is very good and strong rifling, figured wood stocks are very good, possibly replaced.
Condition is NRA Good+
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