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Very Fine Marlin Model 1893 Deluxe Takedown Rifle

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Very Fine Marlin Model 1893 Deluxe Takedown Rifle
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serial #133435, 38-55, 26'' Special Smokeless Steel octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine of this lovely circa 1896-made rifle retain about 97% of an older restored excellent quality rust blue that shows a few areas of mild toning to gray-brown patina and the only indication of a refinish being some sparsely scattered tiny pinprick pits beneath the finish here and there; it is otherwise of factory quality through and through. The action's vibrant case-hardened colors appear to be original in every respect retaining about 95% with a healthy amount of a slightly yellowish older-added protected lacquer and most of the loss due to some mild brown oxidation along some high edges and the bottom metal. Most of the screw heads retain fine fire blue while the finish on the loading gate remains particularly stunning. The nosecap and rear sight retain most of their original bright blue and the crescent steel buttplate retains fine colors under protected lacquer. All markings remain intact and strong and the checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend remain in near excellent condition as lightly and neatly refinished showing some scattered light dings and handling marks, the checkering with moderate honest wear. The buttplate is a touch proud in a few areas but stock fit otherwise remains very nice at the tangs. The rifle is equipped with standard sporting rear sight and German silver blade front. This is a very attractive Marlin 1893, even more desirable as an antique example. (13D11523-38) {ANTIQUE} [Jim Thrash Collection] (4000/6000)