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Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, #204531, .44-40 CF cal., 32'' octagonal barrel, dovetailed open rifle sights, marked with maker's name, address and 1887-89 patent dates on top flat and ''44 M'' at breech, has 3/4-length mag tube below; receiver with loop operating lever that drops action open for cartridge chambering and right-side ejection, marked ''Marlin Safety'' on top, ''Model/1894'' on upper tang and ser. no. at lower front; two-piece varnished walnut stocks, forend with steel nosecap, matching buttstock with steel crescent buttplate. Mfg'd ca. 1900, originally with blued barrel and mag tube, case hardened receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate. Condition is very good+. Barrel, mag tube and nosecap retain approx. 35% smooth original finish turning blue-brown; receiver, lever and hammer show softly mottled case colors, buttplate is gunmetal gray with muted case colors. Stocks are smooth and solid with much original finish. Action is crisp; bore is bright with light overall frosting and sharp rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R)