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Marlin Model 1895 .45-90 SN: 132777

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Marlin Model 1895 .45-90 SN: 132777
Lever action rifle manufactured circa 1895. (First year of production) Features 26" octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, front post/bead, and rear fixed u-notch sights, straight grip, steel crescent buttplate. Bore is very good/bright. The action displays a silvery gray color, with slight mottling of color, some light scattered spots of rust/pitting & scratches. Barrel retains much blued finish, turning gray, thinning or showing bare metal at edges. Magazine tube shows handling loss across the bottom and sides, with darker blue retained on visible top surfaces next to barrel. Buttplate is bare metal with light coverage of patina with areas of pitting. Screw heads are good, there are some dents around the screw hole on the bottom receiver. Wood is very good condition, overall good fit to metal, minor scratches & shallow dents. Action operates smoothly. Markings are clear, readable, two line barrel/patent dates, "Marlin safety" on top of receiver, "Model 1895" on tang. NRA Condition-Very Good to Fine. Antique Firearm.