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VERY RARE MARLIN 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION SHORT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
VERY RARE MARLIN 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION SHORT

RIFLE WITH FACTORY 18" BARREL. Cal. 30-30. S# 163092. Very unusual short rifle with special barrel & takedown features. Built contemporary with the rare model 1897 bicycle rifle that was takedown configuration with a 16" barrel. Barrel is 18" octagon to round of "Special Smokeless Steel". 18" full length mag. German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with sporting rear sight. Proper standard length walnut forearm. Straight grip walnut stock with crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Records Office letter stating the following: "Type: Rifle/ Caliber: 30-30/ Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon/ Barrel Length: 18"/ Takedown/ Date Shipped: February 11, 1898". CONDITION: metal has faded to gray. Wood has worn finish showing scattered scratches & marks. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-21697/DS). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.