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Marlin Model 1893 Deluxe Takedown Two Barrel Set Rifle

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Marlin Model 1893 Deluxe Takedown Two Barrel Set Rifle
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serial #136253, 38-55, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. The second barrel is also chambered in 38-55 and is a full octagon 20" with two thirds length magazine. Both barrels bear identical markings and are checkered in the exact same pattern. This is a fabulous Marlin rifle which not only has tons of features but lots of condition as well. The 26" barrel and magazine retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish blending slightly with a smooth brown patina. The 20" barrel assembly retains about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish which is also blending with a smooth brown patina. The action retains about 95% vibrant original color case-hardened finish which is fading in just a couple areas. The checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock shows nice figure and rates excellent with 95% original finish remaining. There is a small chip from toe of buttplate and corresponding small crack in toe of stock, all wood is present and this would be a very simple fix. The forends each retain 95% original finish, checkering is slightly more worn on the 20" assembly. Checkering on 26" assembly and pistol grip of buttstock remains very strong. Both rear sight slots are filled with blanks, the 26" barrel has a Lyman globe front sight and the 20" barrel has a gold washed Beach combination sight. The action is equipped with a Marbles folding tang peep sight mounted in factory holes. Factory records confirm the configuration of this rifle with no mention of the second barrel. Based on the configuration, fit and condition, we feel that this second barrel was factory supplied either originally or shortly after the rifle shipped from the factory in August of 1896. A lovely, investment quality antique Marlin rifle. (1C11739-119) {ANTIQUE} (6000/8000)