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Marlin Model 1889 .38 WCF SN: 34941

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,250.00 USD
Marlin Model 1889 .38 WCF SN: 34941
Engraved presentation lever action rifle manufactured circa 1890, includes reprint of a book co-authored by both the presenter and the recipient of this rifle. Rifle features blued finish, 28" octagon barrel, dovetailed front sight with large blade, semi-buckhorn rear sight, full-length magazine tube, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, smooth walnut forend with metal cap and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent metal buttplate. The barrel is marked "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO., NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A./PATENTED OCT. 11 1887. APRIL. 2. 1889." & "38 W". The upper tang is unmarked, with what appears to be traces of remaining model marking. Left side of receiver is engraved "TO MY FRIEND / FRANK A. ROOT / FROM / WILLIAM E. CONNELLEY". Engraving is even depth and retains slightly raised edges at each letter. Rifle retains 60% blued finish, thinning or showing bare metal in many areas, color change indicating beginning of patina all along magazine tube. Action is smooth, the bore is very good. Wood stocks are very good condition, appearing as later replacements. Condition is NRA Very Good as reworked *** Antique Firearm ***